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$141+ Cheap flights to Cairns

— CNS
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cairns in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cairns

Fri 16/1020:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 20/1006:45 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 19/9$229
Mon 30/1106:20 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Thu 3/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 20/9$231
Fri 16/1020:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 19/1006:45 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 21/9$232
Sat 17/1020:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 20/1018:10 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 22/9$246

Find flight deals to Cairns

Return from

$229

One-way from

$141

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$332

Good round-trip deal

$288 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/10-20/10
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns.
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/11

11:25-13:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/10

20:15-22:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$172
Fastest return journey

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$172

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

08:10-10:15

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$186

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

14:40-16:45

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$197

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/11

07:00-11:00

1 stop5h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$216

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

11:25-13:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$216

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

06:00-11:00

1 stop6h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$216

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

19:30-23:20

1 stop4h 50m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/10

09:00-14:05

1 stop6h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

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Best time to book a flight to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cairns

When is the best time to book a flight to Cairns?

The best time to book flights to Cairns is 72 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairns should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
477 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
477 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
477 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,101 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
477 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
477 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

FAQs about flying to Cairns

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre. There are 34 flights from Sydney to Cairns per day from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?

    Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost $85, while return flights cost around $143.

  • How much is a return flight to Cairns?

    A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around $295, however they can be found for as little as $143.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cairns depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cairns, Townsville offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 minutes).

  • Does Cairns have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns?

    Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Spacious 7-Bedroom Queenslander Retreat | Privacy, Comfort & Bushland Serenity is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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