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Cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns from $208

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CNS
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Canberra to Cairns are usually found in March or June, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$582

One-way from

$208

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$645
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/9-11/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 05m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 August 2025.

Wed 10/915:05CBR - CNS
2 stops18h 10mJetstar
Thu 11/921:30CNS - CBR
1 stop14h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/8$582
Fri 24/1006:25CBR - CNS
1 stop13h 45mVirgin Australia
Wed 29/1023:55CNS - CBR
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/8$584
Tue 21/1018:40CBR - CNS
1 stop15h 00mVirgin Australia
Sat 25/1011:50CNS - CBR
1 stop22h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/8$587
Mon 15/915:05CBR - CNS
2 stops18h 10mJetstar
Mon 22/921:30CNS - CBR
1 stop14h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/8$588
Sat 25/1015:20CBR - CNS
1 stop26h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 26/1023:55CNS - CBR
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/8$590
Thu 23/1006:35CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Thu 23/1019:50CNS - CBR
1 stop10h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/8$599
Tue 21/1018:40CBR - CNS
1 stop15h 00mVirgin Australia
Fri 24/1017:45CNS - CBR
1 stop13h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/8$607
Wed 15/1010:20CBR - CNS
2 stops14h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 20/1019:50CNS - CBR
1 stop21h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/8$610
Tue 19/812:40CBR - CNS
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/811:50CNS - CBR
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8$614
Thu 9/1007:05CBR - CNS
2 stops8h 05mVirgin Australia
Tue 14/1014:50CNS - CBR
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/8$619
Fri 10/1006:35CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Fri 10/1017:25CNS - CBR
1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/8$633
Wed 20/811:20CBR - CNS
1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia
Mon 25/816:55CNS - CBR
1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/8$636

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra 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 14 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to Cairns that are best for you.

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CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 10/9

15:05-09:15

2 stops18h 10m

Cairns

Thu 11/9

21:30-12:05

1 stop14h 35m

$582

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 24/10

06:25-19:10

1 stop13h 45m

Cairns

Wed 29/10

23:55-07:35

1 stop6h 40m

$584

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 24/10

06:25-19:10

1 stop13h 45m

Cairns

Mon 27/10

23:55-18:15

1 stop17h 20m

$584

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 24/10

06:25-19:10

1 stop13h 45m

Cairns

Tue 28/10

23:55-18:15

1 stop17h 20m

$584

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 21/10

18:40-08:40

1 stop15h 00m

Cairns

Sat 25/10

11:50-11:40

1 stop22h 50m

$587

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 22/10

18:40-08:40

1 stop15h 00m

Cairns

Sat 25/10

11:50-11:40

1 stop22h 50m

$587

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 15/9

15:05-09:15

2 stops18h 10m

Cairns

Mon 22/9

21:30-12:05

1 stop14h 35m

$588

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 25/10

15:20-10:15

1 stop19h 55m

Cairns

Wed 29/10

23:55-23:05

1 stop22h 10m

$590

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 25/10

15:20-10:15

1 stop19h 55m

Cairns

Tue 28/10

23:55-18:15

1 stop17h 20m

$590

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 25/10

15:20-16:45

1 stop26h 25m

Cairns

Sun 26/10

23:55-07:35

1 stop6h 40m

$590

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Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canberra to Cairns

How far ahead should I book a flight from Canberra to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Canberra to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Canberra 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CBR to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

When flying from Canberra to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the morning.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Canberra to Cairns?

Share of one-stop return flights from Canberra to Cairns chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 79% of one-stop itineraries from Canberra to Cairns on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Canberra to Cairns?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Canberra to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $582.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Canberra to Cairns?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Canberra to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 47m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Canberra to Cairns?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Canberra to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 33m.

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 14 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, andJetstar from Canberra to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
463 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns round-trip?

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Canberra 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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JetstarCheapest$386Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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