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Cheap flights from Alberta to Cairns from C$ 699

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYC — CNS
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Alberta to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Alberta (CAAB) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,072

One-way from

C$ 699
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 72h 27m total
  • Alberta to Cairns
6/3
  • 6/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Alberta to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Alberta to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alberta to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Thu 6/33:45 p.m.YEG - CNS
3 stops38h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 13/36:00 a.m.CNS - YEG
3 stops34h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/1C$ 2,072
Thu 6/36:45 a.m.YEG - CNS
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/312:00 p.m.CNS - YEG
2 stops38h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 2,186
Sat 15/25:40 p.m.YEG - CNS
2 stops47h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 22/212:00 p.m.CNS - YEG
2 stops48h 36mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/1C$ 2,483

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EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 15/2

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

2 stops43h 40m

Cairns

Sat 22/2

12:00 p.m.-2:54 p.m.

2 stops43h 54m

C$ 2,438

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 15/2

5:40 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

2 stops47h 50m

Cairns

Sat 22/2

12:00 p.m.-7:36 p.m.

2 stops48h 36m

C$ 2,483

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 15/2

3:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

3 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Sat 22/2

6:40 p.m.-7:36 p.m.

3 stops41h 56m

C$ 3,124

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Deals found on 21/1

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Travel insights for flights from Alberta to Cairns

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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 21 January 2025.
7.9
Good
483 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.9
Good
483 reviews
7.9
Good
483 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.5
Good
830 reviews
7.9
Good
483 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

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