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Cheap flights from Cairns to Australia from $87

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SYD
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$176

One-way from

$87

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$147 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/5-3/6
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Cairns to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 29/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Cairns to Australia
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High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Tue 27/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Tue 3/606:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$176
Tue 29/716:55CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Sat 2/806:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/4$195
Tue 13/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/506:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$205
Mon 1/1209:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Tue 2/1206:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$206
Thu 29/519:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Mon 2/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$208
Tue 17/607:00CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Tue 17/617:20MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$212
Wed 15/1014:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Fri 21/1114:40SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/4$222
Sat 3/516:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/506:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$298
Fri 10/1019:50CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 16/1006:05MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/4$301
Tue 27/507:15CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Tue 3/609:15TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Deal found 30/4$322
Sun 4/507:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 11/506:00ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$337
Wed 30/412:10CNS - MEL
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/519:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$345

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Australia

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

$176

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 29/7

16:55-19:10

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 2/8

06:10-08:40

Nonstop2h 30m

$195

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 13/5

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Fri 16/5

06:10-08:40

Nonstop2h 30m

$205

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

$208

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

$211

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 17/6

07:00-10:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 17/6

17:20-20:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$212

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 14/10

14:55-18:50

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

08:10-10:15

Nonstop3h 05m

$222

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 20/6

19:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/6

15:20-18:35

Nonstop3h 15m

$242

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 10/10

19:50-00:20

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

06:05-08:30

Nonstop3h 25m

$301

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Tue 27/5

07:15-08:15

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Tue 3/6

09:15-10:20

Nonstop1h 05m

$322

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Australia

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Cairns to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

When flying from Cairns to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Australia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

The most flights from CNS to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cairns to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Rex, Emirates and Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
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Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,216 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
400 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Australia?

    If you book a flight to Australia from Cairns, you will be flying from Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Australia flight route?

    Within the past month, 2,387 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Australia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Australia one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cairns to Australia are Jetstar ($87), Virgin Australia ($101), and Rex ($180).

  • What are the most popular routes from Cairns to Australia?

    Most travellers choose Cairns - Melbourne, Cairns - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Cairns - Brisbane when deciding on the best route from Cairns to Australia.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Australia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Australia on time: Air New Zealand (95%), Cathay Pacific (92%), Emirates (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Australia?

    On average you can expect to pay $542 for a flight from Cairns to Australia. The cheapest flight overall is $103 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Melbourne) is currently priced at $206.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Cairns to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Cairns to Australia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$90Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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JetstarCheapest$134Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$141Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$209Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$466Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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