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$104+ 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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
25 Mar — 1 Apr1
1 adult

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 March 2025.

Wed 2/420:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sun 6/406:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 19/3$205
Wed 4/608:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/619:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$243
Fri 9/512:40SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 11/519:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/3$388
Fri 28/309:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 28/312:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/3$1,205

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/4

20:45-22:50

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Sun 6/4

06:45-09:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$205

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/7

15:20-18:35

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Mon 28/7

19:15-22:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$232

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/8

19:45-22:50

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Mon 18/8

16:35-19:30

Nonstop2h 55m

$241

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/5

15:10-18:15

Nonstop3h 05m

$104

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

08:10-11:25

Nonstop3h 15m

$126

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

13:20-16:30

Nonstop3h 10m

$241

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/3

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 20 March 2025.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
394 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
394 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
432 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 $499. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cairns, you can expect to pay around $1,217.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Cairns?

    At the moment, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Rex, Bonza, Airnorth, Skytrans 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 41m on average. The quickest direct flight to Cairns at this time departs from Townsville (1h 05m), 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 $1,207.

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