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$105+ Cheap flights from Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — SYD
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

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 4 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$101

Cheapest round-trip flight

$103

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Brisbane (BNE)

Good round-trip deal

$187 or less

Good one-way deal

$121 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns is currently to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cairns (avg. price of $345).
Brisbane (BNE) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns (average return price of $205).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cairns.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cairns.

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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 4 July 2025.

Tue 5/806:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 6/806:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 1/7$170
Wed 23/709:20CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/706:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$204
Wed 23/705:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 27/719:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/7$207
Mon 29/921:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 3/1021:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/7$227
Tue 5/821:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Wed 6/819:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 1/7$233
Fri 1/820:25CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/819:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$280
Fri 15/819:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/819:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$292
Tue 23/1219:50CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 26/1221:25MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/7$310
Thu 21/807:00CNS - DPS
Nonstop4h 55mIndonesia AirAsia
Wed 27/823:35DPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 45mIndonesia AirAsia
Deal found 2/7$356
Sat 2/806:45CNS - AVV
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Wed 6/806:00AVV - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Deal found 3/7$358
Thu 21/809:00CNS - DPS
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/823:35DPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$376
Tue 30/916:35CNS - AVV
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1020:40AVV - CNS
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$517

Find flights from Cairns within your budget

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 4 July 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 9/8

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 10/8

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$173

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 23/7

09:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 27/7

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$204

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 23/7

05:45-08:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/7

19:45-22:50

Nonstop3h 05m

$207

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 5/8

21:30-00:55

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

19:45-23:05

Nonstop3h 20m

$233

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 1/8

20:25-23:55

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

19:45-23:05

Nonstop3h 20m

$280

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 15/8

19:15-22:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/8

19:45-22:50

Nonstop3h 05m

$292

CairnsDenpasar

CNS - DPS

CNSDPS

Cairns

Thu 21/8

07:00-09:55

Nonstop4h 55m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Wed 27/8

23:35-06:20

Nonstop4h 45m

$356

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Sat 2/8

06:45-20:15

1 stop13h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 6/8

06:00-22:50

1 stop16h 50m

$358

CairnsDenpasar

CNS - DPS

CNSDPS

Cairns

Thu 7/8

07:00-09:55

Nonstop4h 55m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Mon 11/8

23:30-06:00

Nonstop4h 30m

$424

CairnsDenpasar

CNS - DPS

CNSDPS

Cairns

Tue 5/8

11:00-20:00

1 stop11h 00m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Mon 11/8

23:30-06:00

Nonstop4h 30m

$479

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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 Sydney. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cairns is 57 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of $100). Flying from Cairns in October will prove the most costly (average of $154). 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 Sydney. Price data was last updated on 29 June 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Cairns would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday evenings 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.

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 Virgin Australia and Jetstar 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.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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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, Sydney. 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 $87 to Maroochydore (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $822 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 ($120). Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Adelaide ($143). Rex flights from Cairns to Mount Isa ($143).

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    Fly from Cairns to Denpasar starting at $784
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  • 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 $24,027 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Cairns is July. The most expensive month for flights is October. 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 $173 round trip
    Fly from Cairns to Sydney from $208 round trip
    Fly from Cairns to Melbourne from $233 round trip

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