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Cheap flights from Launceston to Cairns from $229

LST — CNS
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Launceston to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Launceston to Cairns

Mon 16/1116:05 -
1 stop20h 00m
Thu 19/1119:50 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 3/11$523
Tue 15/1211:30 -
1 stop8h 35m
Tue 22/1211:45 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 31/10$656
Mon 16/1106:30 -
2 stops9h 25m
Thu 19/1111:45 -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 3/11$802
Tue 15/1220:30 -
2 stops15h 00m
Tue 22/1211:45 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 31/10$804
Tue 15/1209:15 -
2 stops13h 00m
Tue 22/1206:00 -
2 stops12h 50m
Deal found 31/10$983
Mon 16/1106:30 -
2 stops8h 05m
Mon 16/1119:50 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 1/11$1,013
Mon 16/1106:30 -
2 stops9h 25m
Thu 19/1115:40 -
2 stops16h 55m
Deal found 3/11$1,177

Find flight deals from Launceston to Cairns

Round-trip from

$456

One-way from

$229

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 17/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 40m total
  • Launceston to Cairns
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 19/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 35m total
  • Launceston to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LauncestonCairns

LST Launceston - CNS Cairns

LSTCNS

Launceston

Sat 19/12

11:30-19:05

1 stop8h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

LauncestonCairns

LST Launceston - CNS Cairns

LSTCNS

Launceston

Mon 16/11

11:30-19:05

1 stop8h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$230
Fastest return journey

LauncestonCairns

LST Launceston - CNS Cairns

LSTCNS

Launceston

Fri 1/1

10:40-14:55

1 stop5h 15m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$243

LauncestonCairns

LST Launceston - CNS Cairns

LSTCNS

Launceston

Sat 19/12

20:30-14:00

2 stops18h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$320

LauncestonCairns

LST Launceston - CNS Cairns

LSTCNS

Launceston

Tue 17/11

06:20-14:00

2 stops8h 40m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$354

LauncestonCairns

LST Launceston - CNS Cairns

LSTCNS

Launceston

Tue 10/11

06:20-14:55

2 stops9h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$363

LauncestonCairns

LST Launceston - CNS Cairns

LSTCNS

Launceston

Sun 15/11

06:20-11:05

1 stop5h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$463

LauncestonCairns

LST Launceston - CNS Cairns

LSTCNS

Launceston

Wed 17/3

06:30-14:55

2 stops9h 25m

Cairns

Fri 19/3

23:55-12:40

1 stop11h 45m

$526

LauncestonCairns

LST Launceston - CNS Cairns

LSTCNS

Launceston

Sat 20/2

06:20-11:05

1 stop5h 45m

Cairns

Wed 24/2

11:45-10:50

1 stop22h 05m

$547

LauncestonCairns

LST Launceston - CNS Cairns

LSTCNS

Launceston

Tue 30/3

06:10-12:00

1 stop6h 50m

Cairns

Tue 30/3

16:55-15:20

2 stops21h 25m

$623

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 98% of one-stop itineraries from Launceston to Cairns on Cheapflights.

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 $387.

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

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 09m.

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

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 26m.

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
484 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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
484 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
484 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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
577 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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

  • How long is the flight from Launceston to Cairns?

    For as low as $547, Virgin Australia can have you in Cairns from Launceston in 5h 45m. Launceston and Cairns are separated by a distance of 2744 km.

  • 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 $278 round trip. These flights start at 55% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Launceston to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$249Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$278Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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