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Cheap flights from Cairns to Australia from $94

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 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SYD
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$180

One-way from

$98

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$238

Good round-trip deal

$199 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/7-17/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Cairns to Australia
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Cairns to Australia
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cairns to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cairns to Australia.

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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 13 June 2025.

Thu 10/719:25CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 17/716:15OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 11/6$180
Tue 24/606:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Tue 8/706:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 12/6$184
Thu 19/606:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 23/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/6$203
Wed 25/606:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/706:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$209
Wed 2/721:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 3/721:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/6$230
Fri 4/721:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sun 20/719:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 12/6$233
Sat 2/807:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 8/806:00ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 12/6$276
Thu 12/619:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$296
Sun 27/708:05CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Sun 3/810:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Deal found 12/6$301
Wed 24/1219:50CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Sat 27/1216:35MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/6$345
Fri 7/1117:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Sun 9/1114:40SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/6$347
Mon 16/621:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/616:20MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$361

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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

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Thu 10/7

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 17/7

16:15-18:45

Nonstop2h 30m

$180

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 24/6

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 8/7

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$184

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 25/6

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 9/7

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$209

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 9/9

19:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/9

19:45-22:50

Nonstop3h 05m

$210

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 2/7

21:00-23:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 3/7

21:05-23:35

Nonstop2h 30m

$230

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 4/7

21:30-00:55

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

19:45-23:05

Nonstop3h 20m

$233

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sat 2/8

07:30-10:15

Nonstop3h 15m

Adelaide

Fri 8/8

06:00-09:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$276

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 30/10

15:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

14:40-16:45

Nonstop3h 05m

$299

CairnsTownsville

CNS - TSV

CNSTSV

Cairns

Sun 27/7

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Sun 3/8

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$301

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 10/9

05:45-08:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/9

18:00-23:35

1 stop5h 35m

$301

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Australia

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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 13 June 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 13 June 2025.

The most flights from CNS to AU0 are scheduled on a Thursday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 13 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cairns to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Rex, Emirates and Qantas Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

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
9.4
Wonderful

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

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

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

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

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

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

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

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

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

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?

  • 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 ($98), Virgin Australia ($115), and Rex ($141).

  • What are the most popular routes 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: American Airlines (100%), Singapore Airlines (90%), Air India (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Australia?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,461 for a flight from Cairns to Australia. The cheapest flight overall is $103 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Melbourne) is currently priced at $227.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Australia that include hotel bookings?

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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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$124Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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RexCheapest$130Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$142Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$199Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$361Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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