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Cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns from $287

CBR — CNS
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Cairns

Wed 16/1215:30 -
1 stop18h 35m
Thu 14/106:00 -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 6/11$526
Tue 15/1212:25 -
1 stop10h 45m
Thu 14/106:00 -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 6/11$543
Tue 24/1118:40 -
1 stop5h 25m
Thu 26/1114:40 -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 6/11$579
Tue 1/1210:20 -
1 stop5h 35m
Sun 6/1206:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 5/11$588
Sat 26/1209:40 -
1 stop5h 20m
Mon 4/109:15 -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 7/11$607
Mon 28/1206:35 -
1 stop5h 30m
Wed 6/115:45 -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/11$608
Mon 28/1206:35 -
1 stop5h 30m
Mon 4/111:40 -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 7/11$610
Thu 24/1209:05 -
1 stop6h 50m
Wed 6/117:25 -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/11$611
Mon 28/1206:35 -
1 stop5h 30m
Sun 3/123:55 -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 9/11$614
Mon 28/1206:35 -
1 stop5h 30m
Thu 7/110:55 -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 9/11$616
Thu 24/1209:05 -
1 stop6h 50m
Thu 7/111:40 -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 9/11$617
Sat 26/1209:40 -
1 stop5h 20m
Tue 5/110:55 -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 7/11$619

Find flight deals from Canberra to Cairns

Round-trip from

$526

One-way from

$287

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$681
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/12-14/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 05m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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24/1-31/12
  • 24/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 20m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sun 24/1

17:15-08:35

1 stop16h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$287

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 1/12

17:15-11:20

1 stop19h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$293
Fastest return journey

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 21/11

09:40-14:00

1 stop5h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$294

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sun 15/11

12:20-16:40

1 stop5h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$335

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sun 24/1

07:05-14:00

2 stops7h 55m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$380

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 1/12

14:35-23:05

2 stops9h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$428

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 11/11

07:55-14:00

2 stops7h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$459

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 26/12

07:05-14:00

2 stops7h 55m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$477

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Thu 17/12

12:25-22:10

1 stop10h 45m

Cairns

Thu 24/12

23:55-11:40

1 stop10h 45m

$559

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 24/11

18:40-23:05

1 stop5h 25m

Cairns

Thu 26/11

14:40-23:15

1 stop7h 35m

$579

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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

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

Booking 66 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $559). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $713). 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 $574 and $754 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $526 on Jetstar (16 Dec–14 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

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
485 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

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
485 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

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
578 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

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

  • How long is the flight from Canberra to Cairns?

    For as low as $579, Virgin Australia can have you in Cairns from Canberra in 5h 25m. 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 ($231), and Virgin Australia ($474) offers the cheapest pricing from Canberra to Cairns. Jetstar is currently priced 63% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $559). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $713). 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

Virgin Australia flights from Canberra to Cairns
Jetstar flights from Canberra to Cairns

Top 2 airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$231Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$474Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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