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C$ 90+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — SYD
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

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C$ 127 or less
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Wed 21/511:50 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 22/58:40 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/3C$ 162
Thu 8/53:35 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 15/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/3C$ 169
Mon 7/47:00 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sat 26/47:45 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 23/3C$ 189
Fri 2/59:30 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Tue 6/55:20 p.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/3C$ 213
Thu 24/76:00 a.m.CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 29/78:10 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/3C$ 266
Mon 23/61:50 p.m.CNS - MEL
1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia
Wed 25/64:20 p.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/3C$ 297
Thu 10/46:00 a.m.CNS - MEL
2 stops7h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 27/46:00 a.m.MEL - CNS
1 stop7h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/3C$ 915
Thu 8/56:45 a.m.CNS - BNE
3 stops11h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 11/510:25 a.m.BNE - CNS
2 stops9h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,252
Thu 8/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/58:25 a.m.BNE - CNS
3 stops11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,503
Thu 8/512:25 p.m.CNS - YEG
3 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/52:45 p.m.YEG - CNS
3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 2,306

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Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 21/5

11:50 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 22/5

8:40 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 162

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 8/5

3:35 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 15/5

6:00 a.m.-8:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 169

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 7/4

7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/4

7:45 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 189

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 2/5

9:30 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

5:20 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 213

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 24/7

6:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop4h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

8:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

C$ 266

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Mon 23/6

1:50 p.m.-8:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 25/6

4:20 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 297

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 10/4

6:00 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

2 stops7h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

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

1 stop7h 00m

C$ 915

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 8/5

6:45 a.m.-6:25 p.m.

3 stops11h 40m

Brisbane

Sun 11/5

10:25 a.m.-7:35 p.m.

2 stops9h 10m

C$ 1,252

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 8/5

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 11/5

8:25 a.m.-7:35 p.m.

3 stops11h 10m

C$ 1,503

CairnsEdmonton

CNS - YEG

CNSYEG

Cairns

Thu 8/5

12:25 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

3 stops47h 50m

Edmonton

Thu 15/5

2:45 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

3 stops28h 40m

C$ 2,306

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cairns to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

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 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of C$ 106). Flying from Cairns in May will prove the most costly (average of C$ 168). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

From Cairns you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Brisbane (263 flights per day), Sydney (180 flights per day) and Melbourne (127 flights per day).

Brisbane

Brisbane

From C$ 56

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From C$ 88

Townsville

Townsville

From C$ 135

Darwin

Darwin

From C$ 547

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at C$ 80. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane

Brisbane

From C$ 56

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From C$ 88

Townsville

Townsville

From C$ 135

Darwin

Darwin

From C$ 547

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 629,999 searches.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

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    This month, the top selected destinations from Cairns are Brisbane, Sydney, Denpasar. Throughout the year, Brisbane, Denpasar, 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$ 80 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for C$ 760 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Cairns?

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    Fly from Cairns to Sydney starting at C$ 2,695

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cairns is currently December; with May being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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