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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from $844

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Canada to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Canada to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canada to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 April 2026.

Mon 3/823:35
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/811:50
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop35h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,801
Mon 3/823:35
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Air Canada
Mon 17/819:15
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops28h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/4$1,828
Sat 1/823:35
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/811:50
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop35h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,849
Sat 1/823:35
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Air Canada
Wed 12/806:00
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop17h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/4$1,850
Mon 3/823:35
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops23h 20m
Air Canada
Sat 15/816:35
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops30h 54m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/4$1,856
Sun 2/823:35
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/811:50
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop35h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,857
Sun 2/823:35
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Air Canada
Wed 12/806:00
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop17h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/4$1,860
Mon 3/823:35
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/806:00
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop17h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,876
Sat 1/823:35
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Air Canada
Mon 17/819:15
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops28h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/4$1,878
Tue 13/1016:15
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1112:35
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops26h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$1,960
Sun 17/507:00
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops40h 55m
Air Canada
Thu 21/506:00
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops25h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/4$1,979
Tue 26/512:10
YEG
-
CNS
3 stops30h 25m
Qantas Airways
Tue 2/611:20
CNS
-
YEG
3 stops39h 36m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/4$2,026

Find flight deals from Canada to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Canada to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 12 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,351

One-way from

$844
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 23/6-16/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 10m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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15/8
  • 15/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Canada to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 25/9

13:40-12:55

2 stops30h 15m

Cairns

Tue 27/10

09:25-14:50

2 stops22h 25m

$1,951

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sun 17/5

11:55-11:10

2 stops31h 15m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

06:00-20:34

2 stops30h 34m

$1,979

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

22:50-13:40

1 stop21h 50m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

16:35-06:29

2 stops54h 54m

$1,985

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

23:20-15:55

2 stops23h 35m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

16:35-06:29

2 stops54h 54m

$2,024

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Tue 26/5

12:10-10:35

3 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

11:20-10:56

3 stops39h 36m

$2,026

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 25/9

23:35-23:20

1 stop30h 45m

Cairns

Tue 27/10

06:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$2,027

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Wed 27/5

13:25-10:35

2 stops29h 10m

Cairns

Wed 3/6

10:15-21:15

2 stops27h 00m

$2,031

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Mon 25/5

13:25-11:15

2 stops29h 50m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

18:20-19:50

3 stops41h 30m

$2,051

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 5/8

08:20-17:35

2 stops40h 15m

Cairns

Sun 16/8

17:00-13:47

2 stops37h 47m

$2,082
Fastest return journey

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 26/5

23:20-16:10

1 stop23h 50m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

06:00-06:44

1 stop17h 44m

$2,119

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canada to Cairns

How often are flights from Canada to Cairns delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Canada and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Canada to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Canada to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Canada to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Canada.

  • How long is the flight from Canada to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Canada to Cairns can take about 30h 15m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,951. The distance from Canada to Cairns is about 11487 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Most travellers choose Toronto Pearson Intl - Cairns, Abbotsford - Cairns or Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Cairns when deciding on the best route from Canada to Cairns.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Canada to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Canada to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Canada to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Canada to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canada to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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