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C$ 94+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — SYD
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

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C$ 107 or less
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Wed 5/26:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 8/26:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 21/1C$ 179
Thu 6/311:40 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Mon 10/36:10 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/1C$ 189
Thu 27/29:45 a.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Tue 4/36:00 a.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/1C$ 217
Thu 27/27:35 a.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/36:05 a.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 225
Wed 30/410:20 a.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 8/56:15 a.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/1C$ 230
Fri 28/23:45 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Sun 2/38:10 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/1C$ 233
Fri 21/26:20 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 25/26:00 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 21/1C$ 282
Wed 19/23:45 p.m.CNS - BNE
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/22:55 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 335
Sat 8/26:45 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 10/23:40 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/1C$ 367
Sun 20/72:35 p.m.CNS - SYD
1 stop7h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 6/89:45 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1C$ 429
Sat 8/212:45 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 14/29:45 a.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/1C$ 521
Tue 4/312:00 p.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop26h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 18/31:30 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop28h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,522

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CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 27/2

9:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

C$ 217

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 27/2

7:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

6:05 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

C$ 225

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Wed 30/4

10:20 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

6:15 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 230

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 28/2

3:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

8:10 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 233

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 21/2

6:20 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/2

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

Nonstop3h 00m

C$ 282

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 19/2

3:45 p.m.-8:00 a.m.

1 stop16h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 20/2

2:55 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 335

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 8/2

6:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 10/2

3:40 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 367

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 20/7

2:35 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop7h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/8

1:35 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

Nonstop3h 10m

C$ 429

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 19/2

3:45 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop6h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 20/2

4:05 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop22h 50m

C$ 507

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sat 8/2

12:45 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

9:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 521

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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 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$ 107). Flying from Cairns in July will prove the most costly (average of C$ 161). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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.
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

8.1
Very good
188 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

7.5
Good
824 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

7.5
Good
435 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

6.6
Okay
468 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

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    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as C$ 107 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for C$ 616 to fly from Cairns.

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cairns is currently December; with July 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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