$87+ Cheap flights from Cairns
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What to know about flights from Cairns
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Cheapest one-way flight | $86 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip flight | $108 |
Cheapest airline | Jetstar |
Most popular destination | Brisbane (BNE) |
Good round-trip deal | $147 or less |
Good one-way deal | $117 or less |
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
CairnsBrisbane
CNS - BNE
CNSBNE
Cairns
Tue 27/5
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
Brisbane
Tue 3/6
06:00-08:25
Nonstop2h 25m
CairnsBrisbane
CNS - BNE
CNSBNE
Cairns
Tue 13/5
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
Brisbane
Fri 16/5
06:10-08:40
Nonstop2h 30m
CairnsSydney
CNS - SYD
CNSSYD
Cairns
Thu 29/5
19:00-21:55
Nonstop2h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 2/6
06:10-09:15
Nonstop3h 05m
CairnsCoolangatta
CNS - OOL
CNSOOL
Cairns
Wed 11/6
09:45-12:00
Nonstop2h 15m
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Wed 18/6
06:40-09:10
Nonstop2h 30m
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
Tue 17/6
07:00-10:30
Nonstop3h 30m
Melbourne
Tue 17/6
17:20-20:40
Nonstop3h 20m
CairnsBrisbane
CNS - BNE
CNSBNE
Cairns
Thu 2/10
09:20-11:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Brisbane
Sun 5/10
20:50-23:20
Nonstop2h 30m
CairnsSydney
CNS - SYD
CNSSYD
Cairns
Tue 29/7
13:50-22:15
1 stop8h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 2/8
19:45-22:50
Nonstop3h 05m
CairnsSydney
CNS - SYD
CNSSYD
Cairns
Tue 15/7
06:00-10:40
1 stop4h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 7/8
15:20-18:35
Nonstop3h 15m
CairnsDenpasar
CNS - DPS
CNSDPS
Cairns
Sat 7/6
09:00-11:45
Nonstop4h 45m
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Mon 16/6
23:30-06:00
Nonstop4h 30m
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
Thu 29/5
21:30-00:55
Nonstop3h 25m
Melbourne
Thu 5/6
12:00-18:35
1 stop6h 35m
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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 Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
The best time to book flights from Cairns is 44 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of $128). Flying from Cairns in July will prove the most costly (average of $245). 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 Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.
Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Cairns would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday at midday 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. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.
What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?
Cairns offers frequent flights to Brisbane (280 flights per day), Sydney (195 flights per day) and Melbourne (120 flights per day).
What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?
The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at $86. Explore other affordable destinations below.
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.
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Anonymous,Apr 2025
IAH - MSP
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IAH - MSP
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