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CBR — CNS
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Canberra to Cairns are usually found in March or May, 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 November 2025.
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 November 2025.
Mon 1/1212:15CBR - CNS
1 stop21h 15mJetstar
Tue 9/1209:45CNS - CBR
1 stop28h 05mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$455
Fri 28/1106:30CBR - CNS
1 stop8h 30mVirgin Australia
Tue 2/1223:55CNS - CBR
1 stop22h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$542
Mon 24/1112:15CBR - CNS
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1123:55CNS - CBR
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$554
Thu 13/1114:25CBR - CNS
1 stop10h 30mVirgin Australia
Sat 15/1110:55CNS - CBR
1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/11$613
Sun 28/1214:20CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/110:55CNS - CBR
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$667
Thu 13/1108:20CBR - CNS
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1110:55CNS - CBR
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$760
Mon 24/1116:05CBR - CNS
2 stops8h 00mVirgin Australia
Fri 28/1111:40CNS - CBR
2 stops7h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/11$940
Best flights from Canberra to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Canberra to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Wed 26/1112:15CBR - CNS
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1123:55CNS - CBR
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$546
Mon 1/1212:15CBR - CNS
1 stop10h 50mJetstar
Tue 9/1209:45CNS - CBR
2 stops24h 50mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$592
Tue 3/306:30CBR - CNS
1 stop11h 10mVirgin Australia
Sat 7/309:15CNS - CBR
1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/11$609
Mon 24/1112:15CBR - CNS
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1123:55CNS - CBR
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$554
Fri 26/1206:30CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/111:45CNS - CBR
1 stop10h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/11$636
Fri 28/1106:30CBR - CNS
1 stop8h 30mVirgin Australia
Tue 2/1209:15CNS - CBR
2 stops7h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$647
Last-minute flights from Canberra to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Canberra to Cairns. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 24/1112:15CBR - CNS
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1123:55CNS - CBR
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$554
Mon 24/1116:05CBR - CNS
2 stops8h 00mVirgin Australia
Fri 28/1111:40CNS - CBR
2 stops7h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/11$940
One-way flights from Canberra to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Canberra to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Mon 15/1218:55CBR - CNS
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$218
Sat 13/1206:35CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$371
Mon 15/1214:30CBR - CNS
3 stops21h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$1,036
Sat 27/1218:25CBR - CNS
1 stop22h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11$1,596
Sat 27/1209:05CBR - CNS
3 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$2,307
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 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to Cairns that are best for you.
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Cairns
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Return
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CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Wed 26/11
12:15-22:05
1 stop10h 50m
Cairns
Sun 30/11
23:55-11:35
1 stop10h 40m
$546
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Mon 24/11
12:15-08:30
1 stop21h 15m
Cairns
Fri 28/11
23:55-11:35
1 stop10h 40m
$554
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Mon 1/12
12:15-22:05
1 stop10h 50m
Cairns
Tue 9/12
09:45-11:35
2 stops24h 50m
$592
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Tue 3/3
06:30-16:40
1 stop11h 10m
Cairns
Sat 7/3
09:15-18:00
1 stop7h 45m
$609
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Fri 26/12
06:30-11:00
1 stop5h 30m
Cairns
Fri 2/1
11:45-23:20
1 stop10h 35m
$636
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Fri 28/11
06:30-14:00
1 stop8h 30m
Cairns
Tue 2/12
09:15-17:50
2 stops7h 35m
$647
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Mon 15/12
18:55-23:55
1 stop6h 00m
$218
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Sat 13/12
06:35-11:05
1 stop5h 30m
$371
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Mon 15/12
14:30-11:00
3 stops21h 30m
$1,036
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Sat 27/12
18:25-16:15
1 stop22h 50m
$1,596
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Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Cairns
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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 7 November 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $333). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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 November 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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 69% versus a flight in the evening.
How often are flights from Canberra to Cairns delayed?
About 0% of weekly flights between Canberra and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Canberra to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Canberra to Cairns flights?
Over the past year, Alliance Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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 76% of one-stop itineraries from Canberra to Cairns on Cheapflights.
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 Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 36m.
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 Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 36m.
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 23m.
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 November 2025.
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.
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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 $592, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Canberra in 10h 50m. 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 ($385), Virgin Australia ($430), and Qantas Airways ($723) offers the cheapest pricing from Canberra to Cairns. Jetstar is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $333). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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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