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Direct flights to Cairns from $127

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Cairns found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CNS
24 May — 31 May1
1 adult
Fri 24/5
Fri 31/5

Cheap direct flight deals to Cairns

Discover affordable direct flight deals to Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 529,572 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.
Fri 14/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 17/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$254
Fri 7/615:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 9/619:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$375
Thu 6/615:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/619:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$394
Fri 21/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 24/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/5$260
Sat 15/615:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 22/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/5$264
Mon 17/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 24/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$266
Mon 24/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Fri 28/606:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$267
Wed 19/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 27/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$269
Sun 30/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 6/719:20CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$813

One-way direct flights to Cairns

Explore one-way non-stop flights to Cairns for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 529,572 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.
Fri 16/810:30SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$127
Sun 2/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$128
Wed 29/519:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$130
Thu 15/819:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$131
Thu 20/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$133
Mon 27/519:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$134
Tue 27/815:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 17/5$137
Sun 9/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$139
Sun 15/919:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$142

Direct return flights to Cairns

Explore direct return flights to Cairns. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for return flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 529,572 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.
Fri 14/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 17/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$254
Fri 21/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 24/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/5$260
Sat 15/615:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 22/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/5$264
Mon 17/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 24/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$266
Mon 24/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Fri 28/606:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$267
Wed 19/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 27/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$269
Fri 14/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 17/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$270
Tue 25/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 27/606:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$273
Mon 3/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 5/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$275

Direct flights to Cairns departing soon

Discover non-stop flights to Cairns departing soon. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 529,572 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.
Wed 29/519:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 30/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$255
Sun 26/519:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 30/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$279
Sat 25/506:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Tue 4/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$339
Sat 25/506:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 29/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$344
Fri 24/519:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Tue 28/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$450
Fri 24/519:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Tue 28/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$451
Sat 25/506:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sun 26/510:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$675

Average price of flights to Cairns

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. Direct flights to Cairns can be found for as low as $127. The average price of a direct flight to Cairns is currently $351. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight to Cairns is in January with an average price of $188. If you're looking to fly direct to Cairns in June, expect to pay the most, with an average price of $280. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

January

$281

February

$282

March

$284

April

$293

May

$287

June

$418

July

$376

August

$317

September

$335

October

$291

November

$296

December

$299

Find direct flights to Cairns within your budget

Use the slider to find non-stop flights to Cairns within your budget. Price data is based on user searches made on Cheapflights. Over the past seven days, Cheapflights users made 529,572 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.

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$254 - $813

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Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/6

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Mon 17/6

Nonstop2h 55m

$254

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/6

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Mon 24/6

Nonstop2h 55m

$260

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/6

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Sat 22/6

Nonstop2h 55m

$264

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/6

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Mon 24/6

Nonstop2h 55m

$266

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/6

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Fri 28/6

Nonstop3h 00m

$267

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/6

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Thu 27/6

Nonstop2h 55m

$269

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/6

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Sun 9/6

Nonstop2h 55m

$375

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/6

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Sun 9/6

Nonstop2h 55m

$394

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/6

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Sat 6/7

Nonstop2h 55m

$813

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 18/5

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 19 May 2024.
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.2

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.2

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.2

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
642 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.2

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
961 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.2

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
633 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Overall

9.2

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

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).

FAQ about direct flights to Cairns

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Cairns to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Cairns?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Cairns will cost users approximately $341. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cairns, you can expect to pay around $742.

  • How long is a direct flight to Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Cairns to last approximately 3h 05m on average. The quickest direct flight to Cairns at this time departs from Townsville (0h 55m), while the longest leaves from Maroochydore (6h 50m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to Cairns?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Cairns, February is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Cairns, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Cairns is Brisbane. A return direct flight from Brisbane to Cairns typically costs around $1,087.

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