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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from $853

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
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 13 August 2026.

Thu 17/1211:30 -
1 stop23h 05m
Sat 9/112:35 -
2 stops42h 05m
Deal found 10/8$2,168
Thu 24/918:25 -
2 stops25h 15m
Thu 1/1012:40 -
2 stops39h 10m
Deal found 10/8$2,178
Tue 1/910:45 -
1 stop24h 45m
Fri 11/909:40 -
2 stops45h 25m
Deal found 11/8$2,236
Sat 29/810:45 -
1 stop24h 45m
Fri 11/909:40 -
2 stops45h 25m
Deal found 11/8$2,276
Tue 1/910:45 -
1 stop24h 45m
Tue 8/919:10 -
2 stops42h 05m
Deal found 11/8$2,287
Tue 1/910:45 -
1 stop24h 45m
Mon 7/912:30 -
2 stops43h 25m
Deal found 11/8$2,301
Sat 29/810:45 -
1 stop24h 45m
Tue 8/919:10 -
2 stops42h 05m
Deal found 11/8$2,326
Sat 29/810:45 -
1 stop24h 45m
Thu 10/919:10 -
2 stops42h 05m
Deal found 11/8$2,327
Sat 29/810:45 -
1 stop24h 45m
Mon 7/912:30 -
2 stops43h 25m
Deal found 11/8$2,340
Sat 29/812:30 -
1 stop23h 00m
Wed 9/911:40 -
2 stops44h 15m
Deal found 11/8$2,341
Wed 9/907:30 -
2 stops28h 00m
Wed 16/913:15 -
2 stops34h 25m
Deal found 11/8$2,345
Sun 30/812:30 -
1 stop23h 00m
Fri 11/909:40 -
2 stops45h 25m
Deal found 11/8$2,423

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 13 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,017

One-way from

$853
28/8-17/9
  • 28/8-17/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 15m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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17/9
  • 17/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 55m 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 13 August 2026.
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Price

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VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 9/2

22:25-10:35

1 stop19h 10m

Cairns

Sat 13/2

12:35-14:55

1 stop19h 20m

$1,921

EdmontonCairns

YEG Edmonton - CNS Cairns

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Thu 24/9

18:25-11:40

2 stops25h 15m

Cairns

Thu 1/10

12:40-11:50

2 stops39h 10m

$2,178

MontrealCairns

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CNS Cairns

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 6/2

20:50-11:05

2 stops47h 15m

Cairns

Wed 10/2

11:45-14:05

2 stops41h 20m

$2,368

EdmontonCairns

YEG Edmonton - CNS Cairns

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Wed 23/9

21:25-08:40

3 stops43h 15m

Cairns

Wed 30/9

06:00-08:35

3 stops42h 35m

$2,555

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/11

07:00-15:50

2 stops39h 50m

Cairns

Fri 27/11

12:35-17:30

1 stop21h 55m

$2,702

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 9/2

14:15-17:35

2 stops34h 20m

Cairns

Sat 13/2

09:15-17:30

2 stops25h 15m

$2,756

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/9

22:20-19:30

2 stops28h 10m

Cairns

Sun 6/9

19:10-12:45

2 stops34h 35m

$2,761

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 29/8

22:20-22:45

2 stops31h 25m

Cairns

Wed 9/9

06:45-21:17

2 stops31h 32m

$2,773

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 17/12

10:30-03:35

1 stop24h 05m

Cairns

Fri 8/1

09:30-09:40

3 stops41h 10m

$2,787

TorontoCairns

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - CNS Cairns

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 4/2

14:00-10:55

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

Mon 8/2

12:35-05:10

2 stops31h 35m

$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 14% of weekly flights between Canada and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 168 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 evening 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 Wednesday 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 29h 55m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,794. 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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