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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from $887

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
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 22 May 2026.

Tue 13/1018:20
YUL
-
CNS
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/1012:35
CNS
-
YUL
2 stops41h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,980
Thu 15/1018:20
YUL
-
CNS
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/1012:35
CNS
-
YUL
2 stops41h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,025
Sat 11/710:45
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/719:00
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,354
Mon 16/1121:20
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops55h 20m
Qantas Airways
Fri 20/1112:05
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop22h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/5$2,391
Thu 18/612:30
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/619:10
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5$2,457
Mon 2/1121:20
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops52h 00m
Qantas Airways
Fri 6/1112:05
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop22h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/5$2,503
Sat 17/1000:40
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops50h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/1114:40
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops63h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5$2,521
Sat 11/722:20
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 20m
Fiji Airways
Mon 20/712:40
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop42h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/5$2,558
Mon 16/1123:50
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop21h 05m
Air Canada
Fri 20/1117:35
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops55h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/5$2,597
Sun 1/1100:45
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop19h 15m
Air Canada
Fri 6/1117:35
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops55h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/5$2,602
Thu 22/1018:20
YUL
-
CNS
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1112:35
CNS
-
YUL
2 stops42h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,609
Mon 9/1111:25
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops33h 35m
Air Canada
Fri 13/1106:00
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops35h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/5$2,621

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 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,980

One-way from

$887
13/10-29/10
  • 13/10-29/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 12m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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6/8
  • 6/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 45m 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 22 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 11/7

10:45-04:30

1 stop24h 45m

Cairns

Mon 20/7

19:00-20:15

2 stops42h 15m

$2,354

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 16/11

21:20-21:40

2 stops55h 20m

Cairns

Fri 20/11

12:05-17:25

1 stop22h 20m

$2,391

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 18/6

12:30-04:30

1 stop23h 00m

Cairns

Thu 25/6

19:10-20:15

2 stops42h 05m

$2,457

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/11

21:20-18:20

2 stops52h 00m

Cairns

Fri 6/11

12:05-17:25

1 stop22h 20m

$2,503

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 17/10

00:40-19:50

2 stops50h 10m

Cairns

Fri 6/11

14:40-13:00

2 stops63h 20m

$2,521

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 16/11

23:50-13:55

1 stop21h 05m

Cairns

Fri 20/11

17:35-08:20

2 stops55h 45m

$2,597

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/11

00:45-13:00

1 stop19h 15m

Cairns

Fri 6/11

17:35-08:20

2 stops55h 45m

$2,602

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Mon 9/11

11:25-14:00

2 stops33h 35m

Cairns

Fri 13/11

06:00-00:17

2 stops35h 17m

$2,621

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Thu 2/7

13:25-11:40

2 stops30h 15m

Cairns

Thu 9/7

12:40-21:15

2 stops24h 35m

$2,703

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 29/8

22:40-11:10

2 stops46h 30m

Cairns

Sun 20/9

19:15-16:23

1 stop35h 08m

$2,794

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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 172 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?

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 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 31h 05m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,829. The distance from Canada to Cairns is about 14820 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 Vancouver Intl - Cairns, Toronto Pearson Intl - Cairns or Edmonton - 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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