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CNS — SYD
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
Sun 12/5
Sun 19/5

What to know about flights from Cairns

Discover essential information about flights departing from Cairns, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Cairns airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 7 May 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

£60

Cheapest airline

Singapore Airlines

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Brisbane.
On average, Singapore Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cairns.
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns.

Cheapest flights from Cairns

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 869,692 searches.
Thu 9/508:10CNS - BNE
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Sun 12/506:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 5/5£225
Sun 26/506:00CNS - SYD
1 stop7h 40mJetstar
Sun 2/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 5/5£230
Sun 19/511:50CNS - SYD
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Tue 21/506:30SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5£232
Fri 17/506:00CNS - SYD
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 19/518:00SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/5£239
Mon 17/620:30CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 21/605:40BNE - CNS
2 stops13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5£363
Thu 9/520:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/521:25BNE - CNS
2 stops14h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/5£376
Thu 9/520:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/521:25BNE - CNS
2 stops14h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/5£397
Mon 8/714:35CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 10/705:40BNE - CNS
2 stops13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5£431
Mon 17/608:10CNS - BNE
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/605:40BNE - CNS
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£462

Last-minute flight deals from Cairns

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Cairns. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travellers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated 7 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 869,692 searches.
Mon 13/520:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 17/521:25BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5£115
Thu 16/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 16/521:25BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5£140
Thu 16/519:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 20/519:00SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5£177
Thu 16/506:00CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Mon 20/508:00SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5£223

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Cairns to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 869,692 searches and data was last updated 7 May 2024.
Fri 31/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 2/606:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 6/5£104
Sat 19/1009:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 27/1006:00SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 6/5£104
Thu 4/706:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 8/719:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 5/5£113
Wed 19/611:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 24/621:25BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/5£115
Thu 9/520:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 15/521:25BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5£120
Sun 26/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 30/506:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 5/5£123
Mon 27/520:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 31/521:25BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5£126
Thu 16/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 16/521:25BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5£140
Fri 24/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Mon 27/506:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 6/5£140

International flights from Cairns

Explore international flight options available from Cairns. Discover the destinations served by airlines operating from Cairns, compare fares, and find the ideal international flight for your travel plans. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches, with fares last updated on 7 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 869,692 searches.
Sun 23/612:30CNS - MNL
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/700:40MNL - CNS
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£568
Thu 10/1018:20CNS - DEL
2 stops35h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 14/1009:30DEL - CNS
2 stops27h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/5£860
Thu 10/1012:30CNS - DEL
2 stops39h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 13/1001:00DEL - CNS
2 stops36h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/5£874

Direct flights from Cairns

Discover airlines that offer direct flights from Cairns to various destinations. Avoid layovers and travel efficiently with direct flight options, saving you time and providing a more convenient travel experience. Please note that the direct flight options are based on data from 7 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 869,692 searches.
Thu 18/709:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 24/719:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 4/5£84
Fri 31/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 2/606:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 6/5£104
Thu 4/706:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 8/719:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 5/5£113
Wed 19/611:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 24/621:25BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/5£115
Thu 9/520:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 15/521:25BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5£120
Sun 26/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 30/506:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 5/5£123
Mon 27/520:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 31/521:25BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5£126
Fri 24/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Thu 30/519:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 5/5£134
Thu 16/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 16/521:25BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5£140

Find flights from Cairns within your budget

Find flights departing from Cairns that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 7 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 869,692 searches

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

£225 - £462

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 9/5

1 stop9h 05m

Brisbane

Sun 12/5

Nonstop2h 25m

£225

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 26/5

1 stop7h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/6

Nonstop3h 05m

£230

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 19/5

1 stop5h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/5

1 stop4h 40m

£232

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 17/5

1 stop5h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/5

1 stop5h 55m

£239

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 17/6

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Fri 21/6

2 stops13h 45m

£363

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 9/5

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 12/5

2 stops14h 00m

£376

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 9/5

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 12/5

2 stops14h 00m

£397

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 8/7

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 10/7

2 stops13h 45m

£431

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 17/6

1 stop9h 05m

Brisbane

Fri 21/6

2 stops13h 45m

£462

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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Average price of flights from Cairns by month

Plan your trip from Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cairns is currently £130 while a return flight costs £329. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of £1,326). Flying from Cairns in July will prove the most costly (average of £2,049). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£1,203

February

£993

March

£1,009

April

£988

May

£761

June

£992

July

£1,277

August

£1,194

September

£1,087

October

£1,010

November

£1,008

December

£1,192

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 869,692 searches.
8.3
Very Good
637 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.3
Very Good
637 reviews
8.3
Very Good
637 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.8
Good
665 reviews
8.3
Very Good
637 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.7
Good
974 reviews
8.3
Very Good
637 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

6.8
Okay
652 reviews
8.3
Very Good
637 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Cairns are Brisbane, Sydney, Denpasar. Throughout the year, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport are some of the top choices made by users flying from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as £60 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £258 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Cairns?

    Consider Cooktown, Townsville, and Weipa if you prefer a quick journey with a short flight time. These locations are all within 107 miles of Cairns

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Cairns?

    Travelers looking to get as far as possible can consider Tokyo, Tokyo, and Osaka as potential destinations for their travel.

  • What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    If you’re flying from Cairns, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines Brisbane (224 flights per day), Sydney (133 flights per day) and Melbourne (94 flights per day).

  • Which airlines fly from Cairns?

    Many airlines operate round-trip flights from Cairns: Jetstar, Singapore Airlines. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London, Sydney.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cairns is currently September; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

    Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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