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Cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns from $239

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CNS
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
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 11 August 2026.

Mon 7/916:15 -
1 stop16h 45m
Tue 15/906:00 -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 7/8$490
Mon 7/917:35 -
2 stops15h 30m
Tue 15/906:00 -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 7/8$541
Tue 1/912:40 -
1 stop9h 40m
Tue 8/907:30 -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 9/8$548
Sun 1/1117:10 -
1 stop6h 55m
Sat 7/1109:15 -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 6/8$549
Sat 5/916:20 -
1 stop16h 40m
Sat 12/913:55 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 9/8$561
Fri 4/907:15 -
1 stop5h 45m
Mon 7/913:40 -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 7/8$576
Tue 3/1118:40 -
1 stop5h 25m
Mon 9/1109:15 -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 8/8$578
Tue 3/1106:35 -
1 stop5h 30m
Sun 8/1111:40 -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 9/8$579
Sat 5/912:40 -
1 stop9h 10m
Mon 7/913:55 -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 9/8$596
Wed 30/906:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Tue 6/1011:50 -
1 stop5h 00m
Deal found 10/8$609
Fri 28/806:20 -
1 stop4h 50m
Thu 3/909:20 -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 7/8$613

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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$490

One-way from

$239

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$588
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 15m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 11 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Thu 7/1

18:40-23:05

1 stop5h 25m

Cairns

Mon 11/1

11:45-18:15

1 stop5h 30m

$576

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Thu 8/10

17:20-08:30

1 stop16h 10m

Cairns

Wed 14/10

20:40-12:05

1 stop14h 25m

$576
Fastest return journey

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sun 13/12

14:25-19:05

1 stop5h 40m

Cairns

Mon 14/12

06:00-11:40

1 stop4h 40m

$578

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 28/8

07:15-13:00

1 stop5h 45m

Cairns

Thu 3/9

09:20-18:30

1 stop9h 10m

$637

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 1/9

19:10-11:10

1 stop16h 00m

Cairns

Thu 3/9

06:00-18:30

1 stop12h 30m

$656

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 4/9

15:35-23:20

2 stops7h 45m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

10:30-18:10

1 stop7h 40m

$688

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Thu 8/10

08:05-14:05

2 stops7h 00m

Cairns

Wed 14/10

11:50-17:50

1 stop5h 00m

$690

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 30/9

16:20-23:20

2 stops7h 00m

Cairns

Tue 6/10

11:50-17:50

1 stop5h 00m

$717
Cheapest one-way

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 5/9

16:20-09:00

1 stop16h 40m

$239

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 25/8

16:20-08:30

1 stop16h 10m

$255

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Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Canberra with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canberra to Cairns

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $518). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Canberra to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Canberra to Cairns flights typically cost between $547 and $641 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $490 on Jetstar (7 Sept–15 Sept).

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 11 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar 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
470 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

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
470 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

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
566 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Canberra to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Canberra to Cairns?

    For as low as $576, Virgin Australia can have you in Cairns from Canberra in 5h 25m. 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 ($224), and Virgin Australia ($434) offers the cheapest pricing from Canberra to Cairns. Jetstar is currently priced 61% 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Cairns?

    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $518). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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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Fly from Canberra to Cairns on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Canberra to Cairns. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 11 August 2026.
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Top 2 airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns

Discover the top 2 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 11 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$224Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$434Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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