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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from $998

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
29 Jul — 5 Aug1
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 29 June 2026.

Sun 9/813:25
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/815:35
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$1,976
Wed 12/823:35
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/810:15
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6$2,161
Sat 24/1014:50
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops28h 15m
Qantas Airways
Wed 28/1014:55
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops48h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/6$2,176
Wed 18/1113:20
YUL
-
CNS
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1206:00
CNS
-
YUL
2 stops29h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6$2,236
Wed 18/1112:59
YUL
-
CNS
3 stops31h 06m
Qantas Airways
Wed 2/1206:00
CNS
-
YUL
3 stops31h 59m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/6$2,261
Wed 12/813:45
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops30h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 19/813:40
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/6$2,285
Wed 12/810:35
YVR
-
CNS
3 stops43h 10m
Air New Zealand
Wed 19/806:00
CNS
-
YVR
3 stops29h 44m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/6$2,330
Sat 26/911:05
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/1014:55
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$2,578
Fri 3/714:55
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/706:45
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops30h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$2,597
Sun 9/807:30
YEG
-
CNS
3 stops42h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sun 16/817:40
CNS
-
YEG
3 stops43h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/6$2,886
Sat 24/1011:10
YEG
-
CNS
3 stops35h 45m
Air Canada
Wed 28/1006:00
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops23h 33m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/6$3,363

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 29 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,976

One-way from

$998
9/8-16/8
  • 9/8-16/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 82h 40m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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  • 9/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
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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 29 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sun 9/8

13:25-18:25

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Sun 16/8

15:35-21:15

2 stops45h 40m

$1,976

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 24/10

14:50-16:15

2 stops33h 25m

Cairns

Wed 28/10

17:40-23:51

2 stops46h 11m

$2,176

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 18/11

13:20-17:15

2 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Wed 2/12

06:00-20:43

2 stops29h 43m

$2,236

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 18/11

12:59-11:05

3 stops31h 06m

Cairns

Wed 2/12

06:00-22:59

3 stops31h 59m

$2,261
Fastest return journey

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 12/8

13:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Wed 19/8

13:40-17:30

1 stop20h 50m

$2,285

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 26/9

11:05-11:40

2 stops34h 35m

Cairns

Mon 26/10

14:55-13:15

2 stops36h 20m

$2,578

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 12/8

23:20-05:30

2 stops37h 10m

Cairns

Wed 19/8

19:00-06:50

2 stops28h 50m

$2,619

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Thu 3/12

18:00-14:10

3 stops27h 10m

Cairns

Wed 16/12

09:25-20:55

3 stops28h 30m

$7,808
Cheapest one-way

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Wed 12/8

13:25-20:15

3 stops38h 50m

$1,023
Fastest single journey

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 9/7

22:20-11:40

1 stop20h 20m

$1,058

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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 15% of weekly flights between Canada and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 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 morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday 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 8% 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 33h 25m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,176. The distance from Canada to Cairns is about 12200 km.

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

    Most travellers choose Edmonton - 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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