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— CNS
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Deal found 13/9$240
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Tue 20/1018:10 -
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Sun 10/120:30 -
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Tue 12/118:05 -
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

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Tue 10/11

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/12

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/12

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/3

08:10-10:15

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$155

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/2

11:25-13:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$172

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/10

11:25-13:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$172

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$196

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

20:15-22:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Sun 18/10

06:45-10:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$262

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Cairns

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
475 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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
475 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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
1,101 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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

  • How much are direct flights to Cairns?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Cairns will cost users approximately $419. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cairns, you can expect to pay around $1,100.

  • 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 $1,748.

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