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Cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns from $256

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CNS
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
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 13 February 2026.

Tue 10/310:40
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/309:45
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$478
Wed 6/506:20
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop6h 50m
Virgin Australia
Sat 9/510:30
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop7h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 10/2$482
Wed 11/317:40
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop16h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 18/316:00
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop18h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$496
Wed 25/212:20
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/209:55
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$512
Tue 24/206:30
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/209:55
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$516
Tue 7/711:20
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Sun 12/700:55
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop8h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$517
Sat 25/406:20
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop6h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/521:40
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$520
Tue 28/713:55
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop19h 55m
Virgin Australia
Sat 1/809:20
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop10h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 10/2$521
Fri 27/315:30
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/414:50
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop7h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$524
Fri 27/209:40
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/309:45
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$533
Fri 27/209:40
CBR
-
CNS
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/209:55
CNS
-
CBR
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$535

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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$478

One-way from

$256

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$540
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 30m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 February 2026.
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Canberra

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Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 10/3

10:40-09:05

1 stop23h 25m

Cairns

Tue 17/3

09:45-14:50

1 stop28h 05m

$478

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 6/5

06:20-13:10

1 stop6h 50m

Cairns

Sat 9/5

10:30-18:10

1 stop7h 40m

$482

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 11/3

17:40-09:20

1 stop16h 40m

Cairns

Wed 18/3

16:00-11:35

1 stop18h 35m

$496

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 25/2

12:20-16:40

1 stop5h 20m

Cairns

Sat 28/2

09:55-17:00

1 stop6h 05m

$512

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 24/2

06:30-11:00

1 stop5h 30m

Cairns

Sat 28/2

09:55-17:00

1 stop6h 05m

$516

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 25/4

06:20-13:10

1 stop6h 50m

Cairns

Fri 1/5

21:40-12:05

1 stop14h 25m

$520

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 28/7

13:55-09:50

1 stop19h 55m

Cairns

Sat 1/8

09:20-19:40

1 stop10h 20m

$521

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 27/2

09:40-14:00

1 stop5h 20m

Cairns

Tue 3/3

09:45-14:50

1 stop28h 05m

$533

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 27/2

09:40-16:40

1 stop8h 00m

Cairns

Sat 28/2

09:55-17:00

1 stop6h 05m

$535

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 28/3

06:05-10:15

1 stop5h 10m

Cairns

Sat 4/4

09:20-17:50

1 stop7h 30m

$561

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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 6 February 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 $291). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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.

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 13 February 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
438 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

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
438 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

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
989 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

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
519 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

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 $482, Virgin Australia can have you in Cairns from Canberra in 6h 50m. The distance between Canberra and Cairns is about 2074 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($239), Virgin Australia ($417), and Qantas Airways ($705) 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 $291). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns

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 13 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$239Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$417Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$705Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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