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CNS — SYD
25 Mar — 1 Apr1
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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 20 March 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$87

Cheapest round-trip flight

$124

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Brisbane (BNE)

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Brisbane.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns is currently to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cairns (avg. price of $299).
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Brisbane (BNE) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns (average return price of $211).
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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 20 March 2025.

Wed 2/415:35CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 9/418:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 18/3$173
Sun 18/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/506:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$195
Sun 4/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 8/521:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/3$199
Thu 3/418:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 6/406:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 19/3$203
Sat 3/512:10CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/510:30SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$230
Fri 4/419:05CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Sat 26/406:25MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 19/3$230
Thu 22/521:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/506:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$255
Wed 3/913:50CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 5/915:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/3$296
Thu 1/507:15CNS - DPS
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/500:55DPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$332
Tue 29/419:05CNS - DPS
Nonstop4h 45mJetstar
Mon 5/500:55DPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 19/3$337
Mon 12/507:15CNS - DPS
Nonstop4h 55mIndonesia AirAsia
Sun 25/523:45DPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 50mIndonesia AirAsia
Deal found 19/3$355
Sat 3/512:10CNS - AVV
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/520:55AVV - CNS
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$377

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 20 March 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

Wed 2/4

15:35-17:45

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 9/4

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

$173

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 18/5

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 22/5

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$195

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 3/4

18:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/4

06:10-09:15

Nonstop3h 05m

$203

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 25/5

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 29/5

21:05-23:35

Nonstop2h 30m

$208

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 3/5

12:10-15:05

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/5

10:30-13:35

Nonstop3h 05m

$230

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 4/4

19:05-23:35

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 26/4

06:25-09:45

Nonstop3h 20m

$230

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 22/5

21:30-00:55

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

06:15-09:40

Nonstop3h 25m

$255

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 3/9

13:50-18:10

1 stop4h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

15:20-18:35

Nonstop3h 15m

$296

CairnsDenpasar

CNS - DPS

CNSDPS

Cairns

Thu 1/5

07:15-10:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Wed 7/5

00:55-07:25

Nonstop4h 30m

$332

CairnsDenpasar

CNS - DPS

CNSDPS

Cairns

Tue 29/4

19:05-21:50

Nonstop4h 45m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Mon 5/5

00:55-07:25

Nonstop4h 30m

$337

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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 14 March 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of $117). Flying from Cairns in May will prove the most costly (average of $184). 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 16 March 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Cairns would be wise to consider leaving during Sunday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Monday 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, Qantas Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $85

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $394

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $86

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $135

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Cairns offers frequent flights to Brisbane (276 flights per day), Sydney (175 flights per day) and Melbourne (148 flights per day).

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $55

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From $274

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $62

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $64

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at $87. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $55

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $62

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

From $63

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $64

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
394 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
432 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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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, Sydney, 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 $87 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $812 to fly from Cairns.

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    According to our data, users have found Rex, Bonza, and Jetstar to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Cairns. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Rex flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($91). Bonza flights from Cairns to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast ($128). Jetstar flights from Cairns to Adelaide ($134).

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

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

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Cairns:
    Fly from Cairns to Melbourne from $143 round trip
    Fly from Cairns to Brisbane from $173 round trip
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