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$119+ 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 14/1. 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
17 janv. — 24 janv.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 décembre 2025.

jeu. 22/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
dim. 25/108:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$169
jeu. 29/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
jeu. 5/208:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$171
ven. 30/114:25CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
ven. 6/215:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$175
mer. 28/114:25CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
sam. 31/108:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$177
mer. 14/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
mer. 21/115:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$183
sam. 31/112:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
sam. 7/208:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$189
lun. 26/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
ven. 30/108:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$195
jeu. 15/106:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
lun. 19/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$216
mar. 13/118:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
mar. 20/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$218
jeu. 15/106:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
jeu. 22/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$225
jeu. 29/119:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
jeu. 5/206:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$242
jeu. 29/109:45CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
mer. 4/219:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$243

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

ven. 30/1

14:25-16:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

ven. 6/2

15:00-17:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$175

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

sam. 24/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

sam. 31/1

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

$183

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

sam. 31/1

12:05-14:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

sam. 7/2

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

$183

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

mar. 3/2

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

ven. 6/2

15:00-17:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$183

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

dim. 18/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

jeu. 22/1

15:00-17:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$183

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

mer. 14/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

mer. 21/1

15:00-17:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$183

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

jeu. 15/1

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 19/1

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$216

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

mar. 13/1

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 20/1

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$218

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

mar. 20/1

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sam. 24/1

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$225

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

jeu. 15/1

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jeu. 22/1

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$225

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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
428 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

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
428 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

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
428 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

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
493 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

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 $392. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cairns, you can expect to pay around $606.

  • 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 32m 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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