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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns from C$ 1,698

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CNS
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,698

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July
8/5-15/5
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 29m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 516 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 134 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 25 March 2025.

Thu 8/510:15 a.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/512:25 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,698
Wed 7/510:20 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 9/61:40 p.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,758
Wed 7/53:15 p.m.YVR - CNS
3 stops48h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/66:00 a.m.CNS - YVR
3 stops29h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3C$ 2,123
Wed 30/75:15 p.m.YVR - CNS
3 stops53h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/86:00 a.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops34h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 2,335

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns that are best for you.

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VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 8/5

10:15 a.m.-4:25 a.m.

1 stop25h 10m

Cairns

Thu 15/5

12:25 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

2 stops28h 19m

C$ 1,698

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 7/5

10:20 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop21h 35m

Cairns

Mon 9/6

1:40 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop20h 45m

C$ 1,758

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 7/5

3:15 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

3 stops48h 20m

Cairns

Mon 9/6

6:00 a.m.-6:56 p.m.

3 stops29h 56m

C$ 2,123

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 30/7

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

3 stops53h 40m

Cairns

Sun 10/8

6:00 a.m.-11:22 p.m.

2 stops34h 22m

C$ 2,335

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Deals found on 24/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns

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 25 March 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 47% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 25 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
455 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
809 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 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, Qantas Airways (C$ 1,758), and Air New Zealand (C$ 2,123) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns. Qantas Airways is priced at 9% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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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