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C$ 781+ Cheap flights to Cairns

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
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Flights to Cairns in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,520

One-way from

C$ 781
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 30/4-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 50m total
  • Toronto to Cairns
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6/4
  • 6/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Toronto to Cairns
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Sat 5/410:30 a.m.YYZ - CNS
3 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/45:20 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 2,484
Sat 28/67:45 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops56h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 14/76:00 a.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops39h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2C$ 2,686
Sat 5/45:25 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops32h 30mAir Canada
Sat 12/47:15 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops43h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2C$ 2,797
Sat 28/66:30 a.m.YYZ - CNS
3 stops43h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/76:00 a.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops39h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 3,115
Sun 29/61:30 a.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops45h 20mChina Southern
Mon 21/71:40 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops45h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 19/2C$ 6,900

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Toronto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 5/4

10:30 a.m.-11:05 p.m.

3 stops46h 35m

Cairns

Sat 12/4

5:20 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

2 stops42h 50m

C$ 2,484

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 30/4

2:00 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

2 stops33h 35m

Cairns

Mon 19/5

11:45 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

2 stops33h 15m

C$ 2,520

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 5/4

5:25 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Sat 12/4

7:15 p.m.-12:59 a.m.

2 stops43h 44m

C$ 2,797

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 28/6

6:30 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

3 stops43h 25m

Cairns

Sun 13/7

6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

2 stops39h 00m

C$ 3,115

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 29/6

1:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

2 stops45h 20m

Cairns

Mon 21/7

1:40 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

2 stops45h 50m

C$ 6,900

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 6/4

9:30 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

3 stops47h 20m

C$ 781

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Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights to Cairns

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How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Cairns takes 35 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?

The most popular airline flying from Toronto to Cairns is Air Canada.

Air Canada

Air Canada

From C$ 1,581

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

The cheapest airline flying from Toronto to Cairns is Air Canada.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 20 February 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
815 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Steven,Dec 2024

ADL - BNE

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
815 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
815 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Steven,Dec 2024

ADL - BNE

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

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

    For a flight to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Fiji Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?

    Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost C$ 88, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 185.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Cairns?

    A round-trip flight to Cairns will typically cost around C$ 170, however they can be found for as little as C$ 130.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cairns depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cairns, Vancouver offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Cairns have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns?

    Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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