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Cheap flights from Launceston to Cairns from $224

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LST — CNS
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Launceston to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Launceston to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 July 2026.

Mon 14/911:35
LST
-
CNS
1 stop10h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 22/919:10
CNS
-
LST
1 stop14h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/7$399
Fri 28/820:50
LST
-
CNS
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/819:15
CNS
-
LST
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$427
Fri 4/909:45
LST
-
CNS
1 stop8h 40m
Jetstar
Mon 7/906:45
CNS
-
LST
1 stop26h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/7$444
Tue 11/806:10
LST
-
CNS
1 stop6h 50m
Virgin Australia
Mon 17/813:40
CNS
-
LST
1 stop8h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 18/7$456
Sat 22/820:15
LST
-
CNS
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/906:45
CNS
-
LST
1 stop8h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$457
Sun 16/820:50
LST
-
CNS
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/916:35
CNS
-
LST
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$499
Tue 11/819:45
LST
-
CNS
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/813:40
CNS
-
LST
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$513
Sat 22/815:35
LST
-
CNS
1 stop16h 55m
Jetstar
Sun 6/919:10
CNS
-
LST
1 stop14h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/7$527
Fri 4/909:45
LST
-
CNS
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/916:55
CNS
-
LST
2 stops16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$530

Find flight deals from Launceston to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Launceston (LST) 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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$399

One-way from

$224

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$515
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/9-22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 45m total
  • Launceston to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Launceston to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Mon 14/9

11:35-22:20

1 stop10h 45m

Cairns

Tue 22/9

19:10-09:10

1 stop14h 00m

$399
Fastest return journey

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Tue 11/8

06:10-13:00

1 stop6h 50m

Cairns

Mon 17/8

13:40-22:05

1 stop8h 25m

$456

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Tue 11/8

19:45-08:30

2 stops36h 45m

Cairns

Mon 17/8

13:40-22:05

1 stop8h 25m

$513

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Sat 5/12

15:45-10:15

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Wed 9/12

15:45-15:05

1 stop22h 20m

$530

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Sun 16/8

10:15-09:05

2 stops22h 50m

Cairns

Thu 3/9

16:35-09:10

1 stop16h 35m

$562
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Mon 21/9

09:45-20:15

1 stop10h 30m

$224

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Mon 10/8

16:00-11:25

1 stop19h 25m

$270

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Mon 21/9

17:40-09:05

2 stops15h 25m

$292

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Mon 21/9

16:45-11:25

3 stops18h 40m

$928

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Best time to book a flight from Launceston to Cairns

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Launceston to Cairns (average of $440). Flying from Launceston to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $740). 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 Launceston to Cairns?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Launceston to Cairns flights typically cost between $350 and $598 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $399 on Jetstar (14 Sept–22 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 23 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Launceston to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
464 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

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
464 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
464 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

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
557 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
464 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

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 Launceston 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 Launceston to Cairns?

    For as low as $456, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Launceston in 6h 50m. Launceston and Cairns are separated by a distance of 2744 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 Launceston to Cairns round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $249. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $359 round trip. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Launceston 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 Launceston to Cairns?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Launceston to Cairns (average of $440). Flying from Launceston to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $740). 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 Launceston to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Launceston 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$249Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$359Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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