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Cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns from $243

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CNS
27 Apr — 4 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 28 March 2026.

Mon 20/415:00
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop18h 05m
Jetstar
Wed 29/420:10
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop15h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/3$473
Tue 8/912:40
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop10h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 15/921:40
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop14h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/3$481
Mon 20/412:40
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop10h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 28/409:10
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop6h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/3$486
Wed 22/412:40
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop6h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 29/420:10
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop15h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/3$487
Sat 25/416:20
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop16h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 2/506:00
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop9h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/3$490
Mon 27/412:40
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop10h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 28/409:10
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop6h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/3$505
Fri 17/416:15
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop16h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 25/409:10
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop6h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/3$513
Wed 6/516:15
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop16h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 8/506:00
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop9h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/3$534
Fri 8/516:25
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/521:40
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$537
Thu 23/416:15
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop16h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 30/406:00
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop9h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/3$548
Thu 9/413:55
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop6h 25m
Virgin Australia
Mon 13/410:30
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop7h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/3$551
Sun 10/512:40
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/521:40
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$571

Find 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 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$473

One-way from

$243

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$537
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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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 28 March 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 20/4

15:00-09:05

1 stop18h 05m

Cairns

Wed 29/4

20:10-12:05

1 stop15h 55m

$473

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 8/9

12:40-22:40

1 stop10h 00m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

21:40-12:05

1 stop14h 25m

$481

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 22/4

12:40-19:15

1 stop6h 35m

Cairns

Wed 29/4

20:10-12:05

1 stop15h 55m

$487

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 25/4

16:20-08:30

1 stop16h 10m

Cairns

Sat 2/5

06:00-15:30

1 stop9h 30m

$490

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 27/4

12:40-22:40

1 stop10h 00m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

09:10-15:30

1 stop6h 20m

$505

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Thu 9/4

13:55-20:20

1 stop6h 25m

Cairns

Mon 13/4

10:30-18:10

1 stop7h 40m

$551

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sun 5/7

18:50-00:50

1 stop6h 00m

Cairns

Sun 12/7

10:30-18:10

1 stop7h 40m

$579

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 11/4

07:15-13:00

1 stop5h 45m

Cairns

Wed 15/4

10:30-18:10

1 stop7h 40m

$583
Fastest return journey

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sun 10/5

15:35-23:20

2 stops7h 45m

Cairns

Sun 17/5

16:55-22:05

1 stop5h 10m

$678

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 27/4

15:35-23:20

2 stops7h 45m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

06:00-15:30

1 stop9h 30m

$688

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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 13 March 2026.

Booking 35 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 $282). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $534). 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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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 28 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,013 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
535 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Canberra to Cairns flight route?

    The Canberra to Cairns flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Canberra to Cairns?

    For as low as $473, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Canberra in 18h 05m. The distance between Canberra and Cairns is about 2074 km.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($248), Virgin Australia ($431), and Qantas Airways ($730) offers the cheapest pricing from Canberra to Cairns. Jetstar is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Canberra to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Canberra to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Canberra to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Canberra to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra 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 Canberra to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $282). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $534). 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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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Canberra to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$248Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$431Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$730Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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