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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Cairns from C$ 1,281

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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CNS
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) 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 17 December 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,629

One-way from

C$ 1,281

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July
31/1-7/2
  • 31/1-7/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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19/2
  • 19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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Best flights from Vancouver to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Vancouver to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

Fri 31/19:40 p.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/26:00 a.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 2,629
Thu 30/112:05 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops65h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/22:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops38h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12C$ 3,229

Find flights from Vancouver to Cairns within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

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VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 31/1

9:40 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops25h 30m

Cairns

Fri 7/2

6:00 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops24h 55m

C$ 2,629

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 30/1

12:05 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

2 stops65h 45m

Cairns

Fri 7/2

2:35 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops38h 25m

C$ 3,229

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 19/2

12:30 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

2 stops39h 40m

C$ 1,281

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 19/2

1:10 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

3 stops31h 40m

C$ 2,139

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Deals found on 17/12

Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Vancouver to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Vancouver to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% on flights from Vancouver to Cairns by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 17 December 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
496 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
496 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
496 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
844 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
496 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Vancouver to Cairns. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cairns from Vancouver; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Vancouver per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Cairns airport from Vancouver. It is only a 4.4 km journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city centre.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Vancouver to Cairns round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver to Cairns round-trip from C$ 3,229.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Vancouver to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 893AverageC$ 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,632AverageC$ 1,987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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