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$113+ Direct flights to Cairns

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 March 2026.

Thu 18/615:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 22/619:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/3$223
Mon 20/415:10
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 15m
Virgin Australia
Sun 26/416:35
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 20/3$224
Sun 19/406:10
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 26/406:45
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/3$226
Mon 20/406:10
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 26/406:45
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/3$227
Fri 17/415:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/419:15
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$229
Fri 24/415:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 29/406:45
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/3$230
Thu 16/406:10
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Thu 23/419:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/3$232
Wed 20/515:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 27/519:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/3$233
Mon 20/415:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/419:15
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$234
Fri 24/415:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 26/406:45
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/3$236
Thu 23/406:10
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 29/419:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/3$239

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SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

15:15-18:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Mon 22/6

19:10-22:05

Nonstop2h 55m

$223

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

15:10-18:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Fri 7/8

19:15-22:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$240

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

15:10-18:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Thu 23/4

19:15-22:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$240

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

15:10-18:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Wed 22/4

16:35-19:30

Nonstop2h 55m

$240

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

08:10-11:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Thu 17/9

19:15-22:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$240

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

15:10-18:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Thu 27/8

19:15-22:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$242

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/6

15:10-18:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Tue 30/6

19:15-22:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$250

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

15:15-18:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Sat 22/8

16:35-19:30

Nonstop2h 55m

$257

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

06:10-09:20

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

06:45-09:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$257

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

15:15-18:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Sun 21/6

19:10-22:05

Nonstop2h 55m

$259

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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 24 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar to Australia to help guide your decision. 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
449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,009 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
532 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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 $370. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cairns, you can expect to pay around $550.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Cairns?

    At the moment, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Airnorth, Rex offer direct flights to Cairns. Jetstar is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Cairns.

  • 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 2h 36m on average. The quickest direct flight to Cairns at this time departs from Townsville (1h 00m), while the longest leaves from Perth (4h 10m).

  • 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 Melbourne Airport. A return direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns typically costs around $707.

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