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Cheap flights from Launceston to Cairns from $200

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LST — CNS
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
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 20 February 2026.

Tue 24/309:05
LST
-
CNS
1 stop9h 40m
Jetstar
Sat 28/309:05
CNS
-
LST
1 stop9h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/2$401
Tue 12/516:45
LST
-
CNS
1 stop17h 05m
Virgin Australia
Wed 13/513:40
CNS
-
LST
1 stop8h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 19/2$510
Sat 7/316:05
LST
-
CNS
1 stop20h 00m
Virgin Australia
Wed 11/311:45
CNS
-
LST
1 stop10h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 19/2$514
Tue 24/316:05
LST
-
CNS
2 stops8h 00m
Virgin Australia
Sat 28/311:45
CNS
-
LST
1 stop6h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 17/2$536

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 20 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$401

One-way from

$200

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$325
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/3-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 25m total
  • Launceston to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 50m total
  • Launceston to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Launceston to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Launceston

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Tue 24/3

09:05-17:45

1 stop9h 40m

Cairns

Sat 28/3

09:05-19:50

1 stop9h 45m

$401

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Tue 12/5

16:45-09:50

1 stop17h 05m

Cairns

Wed 13/5

13:40-22:05

1 stop8h 25m

$510

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Tue 3/3

20:30-19:50

2 stops24h 20m

Cairns

Sat 7/3

18:05-07:50

1 stop12h 45m

$526

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Tue 24/3

16:05-23:05

2 stops8h 00m

Cairns

Sat 28/3

11:45-19:00

1 stop6h 15m

$536

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Sat 7/3

06:20-14:55

2 stops9h 35m

Cairns

Wed 11/3

11:40-22:55

2 stops10h 15m

$662

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Wed 18/3

21:40-08:30

1 stop11h 50m

$200

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Fri 13/3

20:30-08:20

1 stop12h 50m

$204

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Mon 13/4

06:10-13:00

1 stop6h 50m

$225

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Sun 12/4

06:10-13:00

1 stop6h 50m

$225

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Wed 18/3

06:20-11:05

1 stop5h 45m

$225

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Best time to book a flight from Launceston to Cairns

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Launceston to Cairns (average of $190). Flying from Launceston to Cairns in January is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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.

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 20 February 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
7.5
Good
440 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

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
7.5
Good
440 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

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
523 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

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 $401, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Launceston in 9h 40m. 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 $184. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $356 round trip. These flights start at 62% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Launceston to Cairns (average of $190). Flying from Launceston to Cairns in January is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 20 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$184Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$356Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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