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CNS — SYD
26 May — 2 Jun1
1 adult
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Cheapest flights from Cairns

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 413,903 searches.
Mon 5/86:35 a.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 11/810:30 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 231
Wed 12/66:55 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Fri 21/63:10 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 20/5C$ 233
Sat 20/76:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 24/76:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 242
Tue 27/86:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 23/96:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5C$ 244
Fri 7/66:55 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Mon 10/67:45 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 248
Thu 22/86:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 23/98:45 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 19/5C$ 251
Thu 6/66:55 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Mon 10/67:45 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 251
Mon 16/96:35 a.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 22/93:10 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 253
Sat 27/76:55 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 28/73:10 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 20/5C$ 255

Last-minute flight deals from Cairns

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Cairns. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travellers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated 21 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 413,903 searches.
Wed 29/511:50 a.m.CNS - SYD
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Mon 3/66:30 p.m.SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/5C$ 404
Fri 31/57:15 p.m.CNS - MEL
1 stop12h 20mVirgin Australia
Mon 3/64:00 p.m.MEL - CNS
2 stops7h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/5C$ 643
Sun 26/59:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 30/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 660
Fri 31/54:10 p.m.CNS - BNE
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/65:40 a.m.BNE - CNS
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5C$ 896
Fri 31/54:10 p.m.CNS - BNE
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/65:40 a.m.BNE - CNS
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5C$ 912
Tue 28/58:30 p.m.CNS - YEG
2 stops30h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/97:00 a.m.YEG - CNS
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5C$ 2,163
Tue 28/56:55 p.m.CNS - YEG
2 stops31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/97:00 a.m.YEG - CNS
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5C$ 2,476
Tue 28/511:55 a.m.CNS - YEG
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/96:30 p.m.YEG - CNS
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5C$ 3,439
Tue 28/51:45 p.m.CNS - YEG
3 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/912:55 p.m.YEG - CNS
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5C$ 3,542

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Cairns to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 413,903 searches and data was last updated 21 May 2024.
Fri 5/76:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Tue 9/77:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 212
Wed 19/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 26/69:25 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/5C$ 218
Mon 5/86:35 a.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 11/810:30 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 231
Wed 12/66:55 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Fri 21/63:10 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 20/5C$ 233
Sat 20/76:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 24/76:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 242
Tue 27/86:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 23/96:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5C$ 244
Fri 7/66:55 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Mon 10/67:45 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 248
Thu 22/86:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 23/98:45 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 19/5C$ 251
Thu 6/66:55 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Mon 10/67:45 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 251

International flights from Cairns

Explore international flight options available from Cairns. Discover the destinations served by airlines operating from Cairns, compare fares, and find the ideal international flight for your travel plans. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches, with fares last updated on 21 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 413,903 searches.
Fri 8/116:35 p.m.CNS - MNL
1 stop12h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 12/117:30 p.m.MNL - CNS
1 stop19h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/5C$ 971
Fri 1/116:35 p.m.CNS - BOM
1 stop32h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 24/1111:50 a.m.BOM - CNS
1 stop25h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/5C$ 1,197
Fri 8/112:35 p.m.CNS - MNL
2 stops28h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 12/117:20 p.m.MNL - CNS
1 stop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/5C$ 1,214
Fri 8/116:40 p.m.CNS - MNL
2 stops24h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 12/117:20 p.m.MNL - CNS
2 stops24h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/5C$ 1,263
Thu 10/102:10 p.m.CNS - DEL
2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 14/109:15 a.m.DEL - CNS
2 stops46h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/5C$ 1,393
Wed 17/76:00 a.m.CNS - LAX
2 stops29h 30mVirgin Australia
Wed 24/710:35 p.m.LAX - CNS
1 stop28h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/5C$ 1,435
Wed 17/76:00 a.m.CNS - LAX
2 stops29h 30mVirgin Australia
Wed 24/77:00 p.m.LAX - CNS
2 stops25h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/5C$ 1,447
Thu 10/1012:30 p.m.CNS - DEL
2 stops39h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 13/101:00 a.m.DEL - CNS
2 stops36h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/5C$ 1,500
Thu 10/1012:45 p.m.CNS - DEL
2 stops42h 30mEmirates
Mon 14/1011:00 a.m.DEL - CNS
3 stops44h 35mEmirates
Deal found 19/5C$ 1,597

Non-stop flights from Cairns

Discover airlines that offer direct flights from Cairns to various destinations. Avoid layovers and travel efficiently with direct flight options, saving you time and providing a more convenient travel experience. Please note that the direct flight options are based on data from 21 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 413,903 searches.
Tue 4/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 8/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 181
Sat 3/89:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Fri 9/87:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 196
Fri 14/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 19/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/5C$ 203
Sun 18/86:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 22/82:50 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 20/5C$ 211
Fri 5/76:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Tue 9/77:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 212
Wed 19/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 26/69:25 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/5C$ 218
Mon 5/86:35 a.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 11/810:30 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 231
Wed 12/66:55 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Fri 21/63:10 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 20/5C$ 233
Sat 20/76:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 24/76:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 21/5C$ 242

Find flights from Cairns within your budget

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C$ 231 - C$ 255

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CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 5/8

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/8

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 231

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 12/6

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/6

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 233

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 20/7

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 24/7

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 242

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 27/8

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 23/9

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 244

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 7/6

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/6

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 248

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 22/8

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 23/9

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 251

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 6/6

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/6

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 251

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 16/9

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/9

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 253

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 27/7

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/7

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 255

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Deals found on 21/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

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The price you pay for your flight from Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 413,903 searches.
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
636 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
636 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
636 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
957 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
636 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
634 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
636 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Cairns are Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport. Throughout the year, Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Sydney are some of the top choices made by users flying from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as C$ 94 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for C$ 157 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Cairns?

    Consider Cooktown, Townsville, and Weipa if you prefer a quick journey with a short flight time. These locations are all within 172 km of Cairns

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Cairns?

    If flights to distant destinations are more of your preference, check pricing for Tokyo, Osaka, and Tokyo.

  • What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    From Cairns you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Brisbane (224 flights per day), Sydney (133 flights per day) and Melbourne (94 flights per day).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Cairns?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Cairns we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Cairns to Sydney starting at C$ 2,561

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

    The price you pay for your flight from Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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