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$95+ Direct flights from Cairns

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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — DPS
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Direct flights from Cairns

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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 14 November 2025.

Wed 28/114:25CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 31/108:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$175
Mon 1/1206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 4/1207:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 11/11$182
Wed 11/217:20CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Sat 14/208:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/11$189
Fri 12/1218:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 15/1220:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$209
Thu 11/1206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1220:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$211
Wed 26/1106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1111:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$214
Wed 28/114:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Sat 31/111:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/11$215
Sat 13/1218:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 15/1220:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 13/11$220
Thu 27/1106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Mon 1/1206:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/11$223
Wed 26/1114:25CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 29/1107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 11/11$226
Sun 7/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 10/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$230
Mon 8/1219:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Wed 10/1219:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$230

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Denpasar

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 28/1

14:25-16:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 31/1

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

$175

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 26/2

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 28/2

08:35-11:00

Nonstop2h 25m

$183

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 8/2

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 18/2

15:00-17:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$209

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 12/12

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/12

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$209

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 24/2

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Sat 28/2

14:15-16:40

Nonstop2h 25m

$215

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 12/5

19:05-22:00

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

15:15-18:20

Nonstop3h 05m

$215

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 12/5

19:05-22:00

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

15:15-18:20

Nonstop3h 05m

$215

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 19/2

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Sat 21/2

08:35-11:00

Nonstop2h 25m

$217

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 12/3

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

$217

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 1/12

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 4/12

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

$218

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 an airline for your flight from Cairns. Reviews last updated Cheapflights.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Indonesia AirAsia, andJetstar from Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Indonesia AirAsia
6.9
Okay
60 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
483 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

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  • Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Brisbane.

  • How much are direct flights from Cairns?

    On average, a one-way direct flight from Cairns will cost users approximately $439. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cairns, you can expect to pay around $1,289.

  • How long is a direct flight from Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 3h 55m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (1h 00m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (7h 30m).

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

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, March offers travelers the most options.

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