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$107+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — BNE
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
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What to know about flights from Cairns

Discover essential information about flights departing from Cairns, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Cairns airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 21 August 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$110

Cheapest round-trip flight

$121

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Brisbane (BNE)

Good round-trip deal

$181 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns is currently to Brisbane.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cairns (avg. price of $334).
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Brisbane (BNE) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns (average return price of $285).
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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 21 August 2025.

Tue 9/906:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 13/918:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 19/8$179
Wed 10/906:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 14/906:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/8$186
Thu 11/906:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 14/906:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/8$188
Wed 22/1009:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 25/1006:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 21/8$188
Tue 2/906:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 6/918:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 19/8$194
Sat 18/1015:35CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 22/1006:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/8$196
Wed 3/906:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 7/906:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/8$200
Tue 18/1111:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/1108:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/8$202
Sat 6/1206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Mon 8/1206:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/8$203
Wed 3/906:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 6/918:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 20/8$208
Wed 3/905:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 7/906:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/8$210
Thu 11/909:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 14/906:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 19/8$213

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Find flights departing from Cairns that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 21 August 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 9/9

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 13/9

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

$179

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 10/9

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 14/9

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$186

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 11/9

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 14/9

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$188

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Wed 22/10

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 25/10

06:40-09:10

Nonstop2h 30m

$188

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 2/9

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 6/9

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

$194

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 18/10

15:35-17:45

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 22/10

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$196

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 3/9

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 7/9

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$200

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 18/11

11:40-14:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Sat 22/11

08:35-11:00

Nonstop2h 25m

$202

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 18/9

06:45-09:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/9

06:10-09:15

Nonstop3h 05m

$210

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 3/9

05:45-08:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

06:10-09:15

Nonstop3h 05m

$210

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cairns is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of $107). Flying from Cairns in July will prove the most costly (average of $176). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 17 August 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Cairns would be wise to consider leaving during Monday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Monday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Cairns?

When flying from Cairns check dates and pricing for the following: Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Brisbane.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $76
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $95
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $406
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $128

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Cairns offers frequent flights to Brisbane (288 flights per day), Sydney (196 flights per day) and Melbourne (118 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $74
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $71
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $81
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $288

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Sydney Kingsford Smith, with prices starting at $110. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $71
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From $72
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $74
Newcastle Williamtown
Newcastle Williamtown
From $79

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 airline for your flight from Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
898 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
413 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
465 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Cairns are Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Denpasar. Brisbane, Denpasar, Sydney are the most popular locations from Cairns year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as $110 to Sydney (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $702 to fly from Cairns.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Jetstar, Rex, and Virgin Australia to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Cairns. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Jetstar flights from Cairns to Adelaide ($118). Rex flights from Cairns to Mount Isa ($146). Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Adelaide ($147).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Cairns?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Cairns we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Cairns to Brisbane starting at $727
    Fly from Cairns to Denpasar starting at $800
    Fly from Cairns to Tokyo Narita Airport starting at $2,642
    Fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport starting at $3,209

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Cairns?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Cairns to anywhere, put Brisbane on your list as prices start at $24,530 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Cairns is April. The most expensive month for flights is July. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Cairns?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Cairns:
    Fly from Cairns to Brisbane from $177 round trip
    Fly from Cairns to Sydney from $211 round trip
    Fly from Cairns to Melbourne from $236 round trip
    Fly from Cairns to Denpasar from $370 round trip

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