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Cheap flights from Hobart to Cairns from $231

HBA — CNS
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Hobart to Cairns

Tue 27/1014:20 -
1 stop9h 45m
Tue 3/1111:45 -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 12/9$492
Wed 11/1121:10 -
1 stop12h 20m
Mon 16/1109:15 -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 8/9$503
Fri 23/1022:20 -
1 stop11h 25m
Mon 26/1019:50 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 8/9$537
Fri 23/1022:20 -
1 stop11h 10m
Mon 26/1019:50 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 10/9$555
Tue 20/1016:30 -
1 stop7h 00m
Mon 26/1019:50 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 11/9$574
Wed 11/1109:45 -
2 stops7h 55m
Mon 16/1111:40 -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 8/9$598
Wed 7/1022:20 -
1 stop13h 40m
Mon 19/1009:10 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 9/9$630
Thu 17/910:35 -
1 stop23h 15m
Sun 20/921:00 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 9/9$671

Find flight deals from Hobart to Cairns

Round-trip from

$494

One-way from

$231

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$547
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 18/1-22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 10m total
  • Hobart to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 55m total
  • Hobart to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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HobartCairns

HBA Hobart - CNS Cairns

HBACNS

Hobart

Tue 12/1

08:35-17:30

1 stop9h 55m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$231

HobartCairns

HBA Hobart - CNS Cairns

HBACNS

Hobart

Tue 5/1

10:35-19:05

1 stop9h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

HobartCairns

HBA Hobart - CNS Cairns

HBACNS

Hobart

Sat 31/10

10:35-19:05

1 stop9h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$248
Fastest return journey

HobartCairns

HBA Hobart - CNS Cairns

HBACNS

Hobart

Fri 30/10

13:00-19:05

1 stop7h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

HobartCairns

HBA Hobart - CNS Cairns

HBACNS

Hobart

Wed 6/1

10:35-19:05

1 stop9h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$261

HobartCairns

HBA Hobart - CNS Cairns

HBACNS

Hobart

Fri 8/1

06:20-14:55

2 stops9h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$350

HobartCairns

HBA Hobart - CNS Cairns

HBACNS

Hobart

Thu 15/10

22:20-17:25

2 stops20h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$363

HobartCairns

HBA Hobart - CNS Cairns

HBACNS

Hobart

Thu 17/9

10:35-23:20

2 stops12h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$397

HobartCairns

HBA Hobart - CNS Cairns

HBACNS

Hobart

Fri 30/10

13:05-19:15

1 stop7h 10m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$448

HobartCairns

HBA Hobart - CNS Cairns

HBACNS

Hobart

Mon 18/1

06:20-11:05

1 stop5h 45m

Cairns

Fri 22/1

11:45-21:10

1 stop8h 25m

$494

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Hobart to Cairns

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hobart to Cairns (average of $315). Flying from Hobart to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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 Hobart to Cairns?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Hobart to Cairns flights typically cost between $478 and $665 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $494 on Virgin Australia (18 Jan–22 Jan).

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
474 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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 Hobart to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Hobart to Cairns can take about 5h 45m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $494. The distance between Hobart and Cairns is about 2889 km.

  • 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 $232. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $420 round trip. These flights start at 56% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hobart to Cairns (average of $315). Flying from Hobart to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Hobart to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$232Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$424Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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