$105+ Cheap flights from Cairns
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What to know about flights from Cairns
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Cheapest one-way flight | $101 |
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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 |
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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
CairnsBrisbane
CNS - BNE
CNSBNE
Cairns
Wed 23/7
09:20-11:35
Nonstop2h 15m
Brisbane
Sun 27/7
06:00-08:25
Nonstop2h 25m
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
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
Tue 5/8
21:30-00:55
Nonstop3h 25m
Melbourne
Wed 6/8
19:45-23:05
Nonstop3h 20m
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
Fri 1/8
20:25-23:55
Nonstop3h 30m
Melbourne
Mon 4/8
19:45-23:05
Nonstop3h 20m
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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.
What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?
Cairns offers frequent flights to Brisbane (297 flights per day), Sydney (226 flights per day) and Melbourne (149 flights per day).
What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?
The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Maroochydore Sunshine Coast, with prices starting at $87. 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.
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
Entertainment
Comfort
Food
Overall
Crew
Reviews
Andrew,June 2025
MEL - CNS
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Food
Overall
Crew
Reviews
Andrew,June 2025
MEL - CNS
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Food
Overall
Crew
Reviews
Andrew,June 2025
MEL - CNS
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