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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from C$ 563

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Canada to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Canada to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 1 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,920

One-way from

C$ 563
16/9-11/10
  • 16/9-11/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 43m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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12/6
  • 12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Canada to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canada to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 April 2025.

Thu 3/710:25 a.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/77:00 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops53h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3C$ 1,764
Sun 6/710:25 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop20h 00mFiji Airways
Sat 19/712:25 p.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop43h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/4C$ 1,918
Tue 16/94:00 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1012:40 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops26h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 1,920
Sat 17/58:45 p.m.YEG - CNS
3 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/512:25 p.m.CNS - YEG
3 stops42h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4C$ 1,922
Wed 30/710:40 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop24h 15mAir Canada
Sun 10/86:00 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop17h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 31/3C$ 2,140
Sun 24/88:55 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/912:15 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops42h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/4C$ 2,154
Wed 30/75:25 p.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops36h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 10/86:45 a.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops34h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/3C$ 2,245
Fri 10/1010:30 p.m.YUL - CNS
2 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/104:10 p.m.CNS - YUL
2 stops38h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 2,400
Fri 4/45:40 a.m.YXX - CNS
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/412:25 p.m.CNS - YXX
3 stops28h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 2,499
Sat 28/67:45 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops58h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 14/71:40 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops41h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/3C$ 2,545
Mon 19/58:20 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops30h 40mLufthansa
Mon 30/66:15 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops36h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 1/4C$ 2,782
Fri 10/106:45 p.m.YUL - CNS
2 stops49h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 25/104:35 p.m.CNS - YUL
3 stops62h 06mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/3C$ 2,842

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Canada

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/7

10:25 a.m.-4:25 a.m.

1 stop25h 00m

Cairns

Sat 19/7

7:00 p.m.-7:39 a.m.

2 stops53h 39m

C$ 1,764

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 6/7

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

1 stop20h 00m

Cairns

Sat 19/7

12:25 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop43h 05m

C$ 1,918

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 16/9

4:00 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

2 stops29h 40m

Cairns

Sat 11/10

12:40 p.m.-12:43 a.m.

2 stops26h 03m

C$ 1,920

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 30/7

10:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop24h 15m

Cairns

Sun 10/8

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

1 stop17h 35m

C$ 2,140

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 24/8

8:55 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop20h 50m

Cairns

Fri 5/9

12:15 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops42h 50m

C$ 2,154

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 30/7

5:25 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Sun 10/8

6:45 a.m.-12:04 a.m.

2 stops34h 19m

C$ 2,245

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 28/6

7:45 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

2 stops58h 55m

Cairns

Mon 14/7

1:40 p.m.-5:39 p.m.

2 stops41h 59m

C$ 2,545

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 19/5

8:20 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops30h 40m

Cairns

Mon 30/6

6:15 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops36h 05m

C$ 2,782

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 30/7

5:15 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

3 stops53h 40m

Cairns

Fri 15/8

6:00 a.m.-1:54 p.m.

2 stops24h 54m

C$ 3,265

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 19/5

3:15 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

3 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Mon 30/6

2:25 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

3 stops36h 10m

C$ 20,076

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to CNS?

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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 1 April 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
813 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,963 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Canada.

  • What are the most popular routes from Canada to Cairns?

    While some choose either Toronto Pearson Intl - Cairns or Edmonton - Cairns, Vancouver Intl - Cairns is the most popular route from Canada to Cairns.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Canada to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 901AverageC$ 908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 2,047AverageC$ 2,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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