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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from $681

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
2 May — 9 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 2 April 2026.

Sat 16/510:30
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/512:40
CNS
-
YVR
3 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,150
Sat 17/1023:35
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops22h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 21/1006:00
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop17h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 29/3$2,259
Sat 16/512:15
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/516:35
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops34h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,309
Sun 18/1022:55
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop23h 00m
Air Canada
Thu 22/1006:00
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop17h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/3$2,317
Sun 17/506:00
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops37h 10m
Air Canada
Thu 21/506:00
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops25h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/3$2,329
Thu 7/501:30
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops59h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/507:00
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,336
Sun 25/1007:15
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops39h 40m
Air Canada
Thu 29/1017:35
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops42h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 29/3$2,340
Wed 22/421:00
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops48h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/519:00
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,424
Wed 29/421:00
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/511:00
CNS
-
YYZ
3 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,467
Mon 13/407:15
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops39h 40m
Qantas Airways
Mon 27/418:20
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops42h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/3$2,469
Sun 25/1020:10
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops52h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 29/1017:35
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops60h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3$2,557
Sat 31/1020:50
YUL
-
CNS
2 stops48h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/1123:55
CNS
-
YUL
2 stops53h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,609

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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,150

One-way from

$681
16/5-23/5
  • 16/5-23/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 00m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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  • Fiji Airways
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m 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 2 April 2026.
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VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 16/5

23:20-22:45

1 stop30h 25m

Cairns

Sat 23/5

16:35-06:50

1 stop31h 15m

$2,196

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 16/5

12:15-16:10

2 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Sat 23/5

16:35-10:59

2 stops34h 24m

$2,309

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sun 17/5

06:00-11:10

2 stops37h 10m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

06:00-15:29

2 stops25h 29m

$2,329

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 7/5

01:30-05:30

2 stops59h 00m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

07:00-20:15

2 stops30h 15m

$2,336

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 13/4

07:15-12:55

2 stops39h 40m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

18:20-22:55

2 stops42h 35m

$2,469

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 29/4

21:35-23:20

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Sat 16/5

11:00-14:45

3 stops41h 45m

$2,877

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 13/4

13:30-04:30

1 stop25h 00m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

18:20-14:00

2 stops57h 40m

$2,910

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

08:10-15:55

2 stops41h 45m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

06:00-20:00

2 stops28h 00m

$2,959

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 13/4

09:05-11:10

2 stops36h 05m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

06:00-17:02

3 stops49h 02m

$2,981

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 29/4

18:45-15:55

1 stop31h 10m

Cairns

Sat 16/5

16:35-15:56

2 stops37h 21m

$3,001

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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 37h 10m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,329. The distance from Canada to Cairns is about 12200 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 Abbotsford - Cairns, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Cairns or Vancouver 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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