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

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 25m. Find deals

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

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $488. Find deals

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

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of one-stop itineraries from Launceston to Cairns on Cheapflights. Find deals

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

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 43m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Launceston to Cairns?

For as low as $440, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Launceston in 8h 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 $228. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $399 round trip. These flights start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Launceston to Cairns flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons 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 Launceston to Cairns?

Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 35% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 42 days in advance, which can save you up to 94% on flights from Launceston to Cairns compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 42 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 $600. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $784.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from Launceston in February are about $533 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $199.

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?

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Launceston to Cairns are usually found in February or May, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Round-trip from	$440
One-way from	$220
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$526

Jetstar
21/10-28/10
2 total stops
40h 05m total
Launceston to Cairns

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Virgin Australia
15/1
1 total stop
8h 35m total
Launceston to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($226 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).

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토 25/1016:35LST - CNS

1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines

토 1/1111:45CNS - LST

1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$454

토 25/1016:35LST - CNS

1 stop7h 30mJetstar

토 1/1115:50CNS - LST

2 stops15h 00mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$470

금 31/1016:05LST - CNS

1 stop8h 50mVirgin Australia

월 3/1123:55CNS - LST

1 stop22h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$538

금 31/1016:05LST - CNS

1 stop8h 50mVirgin Australia

일 2/1119:50CNS - LST

1 stop18h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$581

화 30/910:15LST - CNS

1 stop9h 30mVirgin Australia

월 6/1019:50CNS - LST

1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$606

수 1/1016:35LST - CNS

1 stop17h 05mVirgin Australia

월 6/1019:50CNS - LST

1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$615

월 6/1011:40LST - CNS

1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines

토 11/1020:30CNS - LST

1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$660

Best flights from Launceston to Cairns
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화 21/1020:45LST - CNS

1 stop27h 20mJetstar

화 28/1018:05CNS - LST

1 stop12h 45mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$440

목 15/116:05LST - CNS

1 stop8h 50mVirgin Australia

토 17/111:45CNS - LST

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$440

토 25/1016:35LST - CNS

1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines

토 1/1119:50CNS - LST

1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$454

화 21/1020:45LST - CNS

1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines

화 28/1006:00CNS - LST

2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$487

금 31/1016:05LST - CNS

1 stop8h 50mVirgin Australia

월 3/1123:55CNS - LST

1 stop22h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$538

토 25/1016:35LST - CNS

1 stop7h 30mJetstar

토 1/1106:00CNS - LST

2 stops24h 50mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$578

토 27/913:05LST - CNS

1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia

수 1/1010:20CNS - LST

1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/9$581

금 31/1016:05LST - CNS

1 stop8h 50mVirgin Australia

일 2/1119:50CNS - LST

1 stop18h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$581

수 1/1016:35LST - CNS

1 stop17h 05mVirgin Australia

월 6/1019:50CNS - LST

1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$615

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토 27/913:05LST - CNS

1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia

수 1/1010:20CNS - LST

1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/9$581

화 30/910:15LST - CNS

1 stop9h 30mVirgin Australia

월 6/1019:50CNS - LST

1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$606

수 1/1016:35LST - CNS

1 stop17h 05mVirgin Australia

월 6/1019:50CNS - LST

1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$615

화 21/1020:45LST - CNS

1 stop27h 20mJetstar

화 28/1018:05CNS - LST

1 stop12h 45mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$440

화 21/1020:45LST - CNS

1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines

화 28/1006:00CNS - LST

2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$487

토 25/1016:35LST - CNS

1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines

토 1/1111:45CNS - LST

1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$454

토 25/1016:35LST - CNS

1 stop7h 30mJetstar

토 1/1115:50CNS - LST

2 stops15h 00mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$470

금 31/1016:05LST - CNS

1 stop8h 50mVirgin Australia

월 3/1123:55CNS - LST

1 stop22h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$538

One-way flights from Launceston to Cairns
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목 15/111:30LST - CNS

1 stop8h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$220

목 18/906:10LST - CNS

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$258

금 31/1008:30LST - CNS

1 stop24h 50mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$302

화 30/916:35LST - CNS

1 stop6h 30mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$356

금 31/1016:05LST - CNS

2 stops8h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$395

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LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

화 21/10

20:45-23:05

1 stop27h 20m

Cairns

화 28/10

18:05-07:50

1 stop12h 45m

$440

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

목 15/1

16:05-23:55

1 stop8h 50m

Cairns

토 17/1

11:45-19:00

1 stop6h 15m

$440

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

토 25/10

16:35-23:05

1 stop7h 30m

Cairns

토 1/11

19:50-22:55

1 stop26h 05m

$454

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

화 21/10

20:45-23:05

1 stop27h 20m

Cairns

화 28/10

06:00-19:50

2 stops12h 50m

$487

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

금 31/10

16:05-23:55

1 stop8h 50m

Cairns

월 3/11

23:55-22:55

1 stop22h 00m

$538

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

토 25/10

16:35-23:05

1 stop7h 30m

Cairns

토 1/11

06:00-07:50

2 stops24h 50m

$578

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

토 27/9

13:05-19:45

1 stop6h 40m

Cairns

수 1/10

10:20-15:55

1 stop5h 35m

$581

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

금 31/10

16:05-23:55

1 stop8h 50m

Cairns

일 2/11

19:50-15:25

1 stop18h 35m

$581

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

수 1/10

16:35-09:40

1 stop17h 05m

Cairns

월 6/10

19:50-22:50

1 stop26h 00m

$615

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

목 15/1

11:30-19:05

1 stop8h 35m

$220

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

The price you pay for your flight from Launceston to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 41 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Launceston to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from Launceston 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 LST to CNS?

When flying from Launceston to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

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

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 Launceston to Cairns?
For as low as $440, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Launceston in 8h 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 $228. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $399 round trip. These flights start at 57% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Launceston to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from Launceston 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Launceston to Cairns are usually found in February or May, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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