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CNS — SYD
27 Sep — 4 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 29/10

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 31/10

06:40-09:00

Nonstop2h 20m

$188

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 15/10

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 18/10

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$198

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 8/10

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 11/10

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$199

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Thu 8/10

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 28/10

06:40-09:05

Nonstop2h 25m

$199

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 12/10

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 18/10

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$211

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 15/1

09:15-11:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Mon 18/1

11:35-14:00

Nonstop2h 25m

$218

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Thu 1/10

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 6/10

16:15-18:45

Nonstop2h 30m

$227

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Thu 8/10

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 9/10

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$227

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Wed 28/10

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 29/10

06:40-09:05

Nonstop2h 25m

$235

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 17/9

19:10-22:05

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/9

19:15-22:25

Nonstop3h 10m

$235

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of $223). Flying from Cairns in March will prove the most costly (average of $353). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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: Sydney.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $88
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $116
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $604
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $181

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Cairns offers frequent flights to Brisbane (221 flights per day), Sydney (205 flights per day) and Melbourne (125 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $132
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $672
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $121
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $128

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Melbourne, with prices starting at $121. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Melbourne
Melbourne
From $121
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From $125
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $128
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $132

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

The best time to book flights from Cairns is 90 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns?

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

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

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
473 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

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
473 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

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
1,085 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

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
568 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

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

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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, Denpasar, Melbourne Airport. Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport 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 $121 to Melbourne Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $627 to fly from Cairns.

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

    According to our data, users have found Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Rex to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Cairns. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Jetstar flights from Cairns to Adelaide ($88). Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Adelaide ($116). Rex flights from Cairns to Townsville ($148).

  • 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 Tokyo Narita Airport starting at $1,781
    Fly from Cairns to Brisbane starting at $1,861
    Fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport starting at $3,021
    Fly from Cairns to Auckland starting at $3,110

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Cairns is January. The most expensive month for flights is March. 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 $185 round trip
    Fly from Cairns to Melbourne from $232 round trip
    Fly from Cairns to Sydney from $245 round trip

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