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Cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns from $530

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CBR — CNS
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

The best prices from Canberra to Cairns are usually found in May or February, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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 26 April 2024.

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September

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May

Average price

$711

Round-trip from

$289
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Canberra to Cairns?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 11%.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 21% by booking at least 29 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Canberra to Cairns within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $695.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Cairns?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in September. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from Canberra in May are about $665 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $387.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Cairns (CBR - CNS)?

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 19% versus a flight in the evening.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Canberra to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Canberra and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Jetstar flights we've come across from Canberra to Cairns. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 7/516:20CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 00mJetstar
Fri 10/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 25/4$648
Fri 5/712:40CBR - CNS
2 stops8h 40mJetstar
Mon 8/716:10CNS - CBR
2 stops19h 55mJetstar
Deal found 26/4$927

Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Canberra to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Australia for the route between Canberra and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Virgin Australia flights travelling from Canberra to Cairns. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Mon 6/518:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/516:50CNS - CBR
1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$666
Sun 5/518:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/520:50CNS - CBR
1 stop11h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$669
Mon 6/511:20CBR - CNS
1 stop12h 35mVirgin Australia
Sat 11/506:00CNS - CBR
2 stops12h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$677
Fri 5/718:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Mon 8/711:50CNS - CBR
2 stops8h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/4$695
Mon 6/516:20CBR - CNS
2 stops7h 35mVirgin Australia
Sat 11/506:00CNS - CBR
2 stops12h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$760
Mon 6/515:35CBR - CNS
2 stops8h 20mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/520:50CNS - CBR
2 stops25h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$923

Cheap Canberra to Cairns flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Canberra to Cairns specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Canberra to Cairns in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 7/510:30CBR - CNS
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/511:00CNS - CBR
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$530
Tue 7/510:30CBR - CNS
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/509:45CNS - CBR
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$554
Sun 5/518:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/511:00CNS - CBR
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$586
Mon 6/506:20CBR - CNS
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$609
Tue 7/516:20CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 00mJetstar
Fri 10/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 25/4$648
Sun 5/518:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$651
Mon 6/506:20CBR - CNS
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$662
Mon 6/518:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/516:50CNS - CBR
1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$666
Sun 5/518:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/520:50CNS - CBR
1 stop11h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$669

Canberra to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Canberra and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Canberra to Cairns in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 7/510:30CBR - CNS
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/511:00CNS - CBR
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$530
Fri 8/1112:35CBR - CNS
1 stop10h 35mJetstar
Fri 15/1109:00CNS - CBR
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 25/4$553
Tue 7/510:30CBR - CNS
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/509:45CNS - CBR
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$554
Sun 5/518:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/511:00CNS - CBR
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$586
Mon 6/506:20CBR - CNS
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$609
Fri 5/718:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/716:00CNS - CBR
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$613
Tue 7/516:20CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 00mJetstar
Fri 10/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 25/4$648
Sun 5/518:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$651
Mon 6/506:20CBR - CNS
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$662

Canberra to Cairns flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Canberra to Cairns for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Canberra to Cairns. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Sun 5/518:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/511:00CNS - CBR
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$586
Mon 6/506:20CBR - CNS
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$609
Sun 5/518:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$651
Mon 6/506:20CBR - CNS
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/506:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$662
Mon 6/518:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/516:50CNS - CBR
1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$666
Sun 5/518:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/520:50CNS - CBR
1 stop11h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$669
Mon 6/511:20CBR - CNS
1 stop12h 35mVirgin Australia
Sat 11/506:00CNS - CBR
2 stops12h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$677
Mon 6/516:20CBR - CNS
2 stops7h 35mVirgin Australia
Sat 11/506:00CNS - CBR
2 stops12h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$760
Sun 5/518:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/511:00CNS - CBR
2 stops7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$763

Find flights from Canberra to Cairns within your budget

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 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

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$530 - $695

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Return

Price

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 7/5

1 stop22h 40m

Cairns

Sat 11/5

1 stop27h 35m

$530

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 7/5

1 stop22h 40m

Cairns

Sun 12/5

1 stop28h 50m

$554

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 6/5

1 stop17h 35m

Cairns

Sat 11/5

1 stop9h 40m

$609

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 5/7

1 stop5h 05m

Cairns

Mon 8/7

1 stop23h 40m

$613

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 7/5

1 stop5h 00m

Cairns

Fri 10/5

1 stop9h 40m

$648

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 6/5

1 stop4h 50m

Cairns

Fri 10/5

1 stop9h 40m

$662

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 6/5

1 stop5h 05m

Cairns

Sun 12/5

1 stop4h 50m

$666

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 6/5

1 stop12h 35m

Cairns

Sat 11/5

2 stops12h 10m

$677

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 5/7

1 stop5h 05m

Cairns

Mon 8/7

2 stops8h 15m

$695

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Deals found on 25/4

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
Booking 82 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Canberra to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Canberra to Cairns flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cairns by month

Plan your trip from Canberra to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Canberra to Cairns is currently $0 while a return flight costs $628. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $188). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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.

January

$289

February

$290

March

$293

April

$319

May

$316

June

$430

July

$384

August

$327

September

$341

October

$301

November

$302

December

$306

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

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 26 April 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar and Virgin Australia from Canberra to Cairns. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
674 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
674 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
674 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
670 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
674 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Canberra to Cairns for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Canberra to Cairns for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $530, but on average you can expect to pay $694.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Canberra to Cairns for under $600?

    There are currently 11+ open flights from Canberra to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • What days are direct flights available from Canberra to Cairns?

    You can find direct flights on the following days: Friday.

  • 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 many flights depart from Canberra to Cairns on average per day?

    On average 1 flight departs from Canberra to Cairns per day.
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  • How long is the flight from Canberra to Cairns?

    For as littl as $648, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Canberra in 5h. The distance between Canberra and Cairns is about 2087 km. Both multi-stop and nonstop 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 ($648), and Virgin Australia ($666) offers the cheapest pricing from Canberra to Cairns. Jetstar is currently priced 2% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Canberra to Cairns?

    Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia are the most popular airlines when flying from Canberra to Cairns.

  • What does CBR to CNS mean?

    CBR stands for Canberra Airport, while CNS stands for Cairns Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Canberra to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Canberra to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Canberra to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Canberra to Cairns flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Canberra to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Canberra to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Canberra to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Canberra to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The Canberra to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/4.

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