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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns from C$ 981

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CNS
27 May — 3 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 April 2026.

Wed 14/108:20 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
3 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1012:35 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 1,828
Mon 12/1010:30 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/1012:35 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 1,946
Mon 12/1010:30 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/106:00 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 2,203
Mon 12/107:00 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops45h 45m
Air New Zealand
Sat 31/109:25 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops45h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/4C$ 2,249
Sun 7/61:45 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/69:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4C$ 2,402
Tue 12/51:45 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/57:10 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops34h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 2,438

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Round-trip from

C$ 1,828
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 14/10-31/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 15m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/10

10:30 a.m.-4:30 a.m.

1 stop25h 00m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

12:35 p.m.-8:07 p.m.

2 stops24h 32m

C$ 2,337

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

1:45 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

3:45 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops38h 00m

C$ 2,588

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

1:45 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

7:10 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop39h 20m

C$ 2,590

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 7/6

12:09 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

2 stops29h 36m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

6:00 a.m.-6:51 p.m.

3 stops29h 51m

C$ 2,673
Quickest round-trip

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 7/6

11:20 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

6:00 a.m.-6:29 a.m.

1 stop17h 29m

C$ 2,698

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

10:50 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop24h 05m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

6:00 a.m.-6:29 a.m.

1 stop17h 29m

C$ 2,717

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/5

11:20 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

1 stop28h 40m

Cairns

Sat 16/5

9:10 a.m.-6:29 a.m.

1 stop38h 19m

C$ 2,781

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 12/10

11:30 a.m.-11:20 p.m.

3 stops42h 50m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

11:45 a.m.-8:42 p.m.

3 stops49h 57m

C$ 3,101

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 12/10

4:20 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

3 stops29h 40m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

6:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

2 stops24h 30m

C$ 3,196

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/5

1:45 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Sat 16/5

6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

3 stops28h 30m

C$ 3,277

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns

How often are flights from Vancouver to Cairns delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Vancouver and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Vancouver to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Vancouver to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Air Canada has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 27 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
638 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Vancouver Intl?

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns. 2 airlines have flights to Cairns from Vancouver Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns?

    Departing from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns will take you 18h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11487 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Fiji Airways (C$ 1,300), and Air New Zealand (C$ 1,750) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver Intl to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,300AverageC$ 1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,750AverageC$ 1,985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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