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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns from C$ 1,241

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CNS
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) 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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,918

One-way from

C$ 1,281

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March

Cheapest in

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1/1-15/1
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  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 55m 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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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2024.

Tue 31/1212:05 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops46h 45mCathay Pacific
Wed 15/112:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops50h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12C$ 2,711
Tue 31/1212:05 a.m.YVR - CNS
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/18:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
3 stops44h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12C$ 2,975

Find flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver Intl 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 18 December 2024.

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VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/1

9:40 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Wed 15/1

6:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops24h 15m

C$ 1,918

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 30/1

3:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops29h 00m

Cairns

Wed 12/3

6:00 a.m.-3:11 p.m.

3 stops26h 11m

C$ 2,467

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 1/2

12:05 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop40h 25m

Cairns

Tue 11/2

12:00 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop26h 35m

C$ 2,495

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/1

8:20 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop21h 30m

Cairns

Wed 15/1

12:45 p.m.-11:18 p.m.

2 stops52h 33m

C$ 2,782

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 30/1

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

3 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Wed 12/3

6:40 p.m.-5:09 p.m.

3 stops39h 29m

C$ 3,059

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 13/1

3:15 p.m.-6:10 a.m.

3 stops44h 55m

C$ 1,241

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 19/2

8:20 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop21h 30m

C$ 1,381

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 19/2

1:10 p.m.-1:55 p.m.

3 stops30h 45m

C$ 2,180

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Deals found on 18/12

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Travel insights for flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns

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

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl 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 18 December 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 18 December 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
841 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
808 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 Intl 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 Intl?

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns. 2 airlines have flights to Cairns from Vancouver Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines (C$ 2,467), Cathay Pacific (C$ 2,495), and Qantas Airways (C$ 2,782) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 896AverageC$ 904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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