What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Hobart to Cairns?

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $590. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Hobart to Cairns?

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 55m. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Hobart to Cairns?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 04m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Hobart to Cairns?

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of one-stop itineraries from Hobart to Cairns on Cheapflights. Find deals

How long is the flight from Hobart to Cairns?

A quick flight from Hobart to Cairns can take about 7h 05m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $478. The distance between Hobart and Cairns is about 2889 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $347. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $408 round trip. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Hobart to Cairns?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Hobart to Cairns flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Hobart to Cairns?

Flying to your destination on a Sunday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cairns. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 17 days in advance, which can save you up to 33% on flights from Hobart to Cairns compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 17 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $472. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $671.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in October. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from Hobart in February are about $543 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $303.

Can I find deals for flights from Hobart to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Hobart to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Hobart to Cairns?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hobart to Cairns.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobart to Cairns?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobart 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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Hobart to Cairns are usually found in February or May, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Hobart to Cairns

Round-trip from	$478
One-way from	$208
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$529

Virgin Australia
27/10-3/11
2 total stops
15h 30m total
Hobart to Cairns

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Jetstar
15/10
1 total stop
28h 20m total
Hobart to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Hobart to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobart to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Mon 27/1017:50HBA - CNS

1 stop7h 05mVirgin Australia

Mon 3/1111:45CNS - HBA

1 stop8h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/9$478

Wed 12/1119:35HBA - CNS

1 stop13h 45mJetstar

Mon 24/1119:30CNS - HBA

1 stop11h 35mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$483

Sun 26/1021:50HBA - CNS

1 stop27h 05mVirgin Australia

Sun 2/1119:50CNS - HBA

1 stop24h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$528

Sat 25/1012:35HBA - CNS

1 stop22h 40mVirgin Australia

Sat 1/1106:00CNS - HBA

1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$529

Sun 21/913:10HBA - CNS

1 stop7h 10mVirgin Australia

Wed 24/913:05CNS - HBA

1 stop9h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/9$538

Wed 12/1112:50HBA - CNS

2 stops11h 15mVirgin Australia

Mon 24/1123:55CNS - HBA

1 stop20h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$561

Sat 25/1016:30HBA - CNS

1 stop7h 35mJetstar

Sat 1/1115:50CNS - HBA

2 stops15h 00mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$573

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Mon 27/1017:50HBA - CNS

1 stop7h 05mVirgin Australia

Mon 3/1111:45CNS - HBA

1 stop8h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/9$478

Wed 12/1119:35HBA - CNS

1 stop13h 45mJetstar

Mon 24/1119:30CNS - HBA

1 stop11h 35mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$483

Sun 26/1021:50HBA - CNS

1 stop27h 05mVirgin Australia

Sun 2/1119:50CNS - HBA

1 stop24h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$528

Sat 25/1016:30HBA - CNS

1 stop7h 35mJetstar

Sat 1/1115:50CNS - HBA

2 stops15h 00mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$573

Sat 25/1012:35HBA - CNS

1 stop22h 40mVirgin Australia

Sat 1/1106:00CNS - HBA

1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$529

Wed 12/1112:50HBA - CNS

2 stops11h 15mVirgin Australia

Mon 24/1123:55CNS - HBA

1 stop20h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$561

Mon 29/908:55HBA - CNS

1 stop24h 50mJetstar

Fri 10/1020:30CNS - HBA

1 stop9h 55mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$630

Mon 29/920:25HBA - CNS

1 stop22h 10mVirgin Australia

Mon 6/1019:50CNS - HBA

1 stop26h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$668

One-way flights from Hobart to Cairns
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Wed 15/1019:30HBA - CNS

1 stop28h 20mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$208

Fri 23/116:00HBA - CNS

1 stop7h 30mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$222

Sat 27/910:35HBA - CNS

1 stop9h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$238

Sun 19/1019:30HBA - CNS

1 stop28h 20mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$255

Sat 15/1109:45HBA - CNS

1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$258

Thu 15/112:50HBA - CNS

2 stops11h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$327

Fri 23/112:50HBA - CNS

2 stops11h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/9$329

Sat 18/1021:00HBA - CNS

2 stops21h 15mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$353

Mon 29/920:25HBA - CNS

2 stops27h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$385

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Mon 27/10

17:50-23:55

1 stop7h 05m

Cairns

Mon 3/11

11:45-21:10

1 stop8h 25m

$478

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Wed 12/11

19:35-08:20

1 stop13h 45m

Cairns

Mon 24/11

19:30-08:05

1 stop11h 35m

$483

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Sun 26/10

21:50-23:55

1 stop27h 05m

Cairns

Sun 2/11

19:50-21:10

1 stop24h 20m

$528

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Sat 25/10

12:35-10:15

1 stop22h 40m

Cairns

Sat 1/11

06:00-13:40

1 stop6h 40m

$529

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Wed 12/11

12:50-23:05

2 stops11h 15m

Cairns

Mon 24/11

23:55-21:10

1 stop20h 15m

$561

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Sat 25/10

16:30-23:05

1 stop7h 35m

Cairns

Sat 1/11

15:50-07:50

2 stops15h 00m

$573

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Mon 29/9

08:55-09:45

1 stop24h 50m

Cairns

Fri 10/10

20:30-07:25

1 stop9h 55m

$630

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Mon 29/9

20:25-18:35

1 stop22h 10m

Cairns

Mon 6/10

19:50-23:10

1 stop26h 20m

$668

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Wed 15/10

19:30-22:50

1 stop28h 20m

$208

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Sat 18/10

21:00-08:45

1 stop12h 45m

$208

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Hobart to Cairns, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hobart to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from Hobart to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 HBA to CNS?

It’s optimal to fly from Hobart to Cairns in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Hobart to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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How long is the flight from Hobart to Cairns?
A quick flight from Hobart to Cairns can take about 7h 05m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $478. The distance between Hobart and Cairns is about 2889 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Hobart to Cairns round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $347. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $408 round trip. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Hobart to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Hobart to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Hobart to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hobart to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobart to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobart 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 Hobart to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hobart to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from Hobart to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

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