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$112+ 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 6/2. 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 — SYD
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 December 2025.

Wed 28/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 31/108:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$172
Wed 21/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 25/108:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$173
Thu 22/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 29/115:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$176
Mon 19/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 31/107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$181
Tue 20/115:45CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Tue 27/108:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 6/12$187
Thu 15/112:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Fri 16/107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 7/12$188
Thu 22/112:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/106:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$196
Fri 9/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Tue 13/118:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/12$199
Thu 14/516:55CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 17/520:50BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/12$210
Thu 15/106:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 19/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$217
Tue 13/118:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 15/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 7/12$222
Thu 23/406:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/417:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$223

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 21/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 25/1

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

$173

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 22/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 29/1

15:00-17:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$176

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 29/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 31/1

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

$176

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 19/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 31/1

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

$181

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 15/1

12:05-14:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 16/1

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

$188

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 22/1

12:05-14:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 26/1

06:10-08:35

Nonstop2h 25m

$196

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 14/5

16:55-19:10

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 17/5

20:50-23:20

Nonstop2h 30m

$210

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 21/1

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/1

11:45-13:50

Nonstop3h 05m

$217

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 15/1

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$217

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 13/1

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$222

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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, Qantas Airways, 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
426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

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
426 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

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
488 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

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 $376. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cairns, you can expect to pay around $729.

  • 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 31m 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, June 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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