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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from $970

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Canada to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Canada to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,149

One-way from

$970
7/10-28/10
  • 7/10-28/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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31/8
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • 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 18 July 2025.

Tue 7/1022:20YVR - CNS
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1006:00CNS - YVR
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$2,149
Sat 30/806:15YEG - CNS
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/915:35CNS - YEG
3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$2,377
Wed 30/713:40YVR - CNS
2 stops28h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 15/819:00CNS - YVR
1 stop39h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/7$2,633
Sun 31/823:20YVR - CNS
1 stop20h 50mAir Canada
Sun 7/906:00CNS - YVR
1 stop17h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 17/7$2,681
Fri 8/816:20YEG - CNS
2 stops33h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 12/821:30CNS - YEG
2 stops41h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/7$2,786
Sun 31/813:10YVR - CNS
3 stops31h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/906:00CNS - YVR
3 stops31h 07mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/7$3,438
Fri 8/812:00YEG - CNS
3 stops35h 55mAir Canada
Tue 12/806:00CNS - YEG
2 stops24h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 17/7$4,182

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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 18 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canada to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Canada

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 7/10

22:20-11:40

1 stop20h 20m

Cairns

Tue 28/10

06:00-14:30

2 stops25h 30m

$2,149

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 30/8

06:15-04:25

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Sat 6/9

15:35-23:35

3 stops48h 00m

$2,377

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 30/7

13:40-11:05

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Fri 15/8

19:00-17:25

1 stop39h 25m

$2,633

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 31/8

23:20-13:10

1 stop20h 50m

Cairns

Sun 7/9

06:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

$2,681

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Fri 8/8

16:20-17:50

2 stops33h 30m

Cairns

Tue 12/8

21:30-23:17

2 stops41h 47m

$2,786

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 31/8

13:10-13:45

3 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Sun 7/9

06:00-20:07

3 stops31h 07m

$3,438

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Fri 8/8

12:00-15:55

3 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Tue 12/8

06:00-14:10

2 stops24h 10m

$4,182

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 19/12

00:05-16:15

2 stops46h 10m

Cairns

Sun 4/1

11:35-20:35

2 stops51h 00m

$4,820

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 31/8

10:00-04:25

2 stops52h 25m

$970

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Deals found on 17/7

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 18 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Canada to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
935 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
881 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,743 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    Most travellers choose Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Cairns, Vancouver 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?

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  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Canada to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canada to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Canada to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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