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

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 99% of one-stop itineraries from Newcastle to Cairns on Cheapflights. Find deals

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

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 41m. Find deals

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Newcastle to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 37% of flights being delayed. Find deals

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

Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $506. Find deals

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

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 39m.

How popular is this Newcastle to Cairns flight route?

The Newcastle Williamtown to Cairns flight path was viewed by 184 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Newcastle to Cairns?

Airlines like Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle to Cairns in about 7h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1870 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newcastle to Cairns round-trip?

Jetstar, at $230, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newcastle to Cairns.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Jetstar is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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 are the cheapest flights from Newcastle to Cairns?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $116. While the most popular route (Newcastle Williamtown - Cairns) can be booked for $363 on average, our data indicates $526 when flying from Newcastle to Cairns.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Newcastle to Cairns?

Consider Virgin Australia, Jetstar or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Newcastle to Cairns.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Newcastle to Cairns?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newcastle 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newcastle Williamtown to Cairns are usually found in August or September, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Newcastle to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newcastle to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Wed 22/1017:20NTL - CNS

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Fri 24/1013:00CNS - NTL

Nonstop2h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/10$259

Mon 1/1213:00NTL - CNS

1 stop21h 05mJetstar

Mon 8/1206:00CNS - NTL

1 stop25h 15mJetstar

Deal found 17/10$342

Thu 13/1108:50NTL - CNS

1 stop9h 25mJetstar

Thu 20/1112:05CNS - NTL

1 stop19h 10mJetstar

Deal found 16/10$363

Wed 22/1008:45NTL - CNS

1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1013:00CNS - NTL

Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$368

Fri 31/1016:20NTL - CNS

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Tue 4/1106:00CNS - NTL

1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$399

Sun 9/1108:35NTL - CNS

1 stop14h 30mJetstar

Tue 11/1106:00CNS - NTL

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Deal found 15/10$448

Mon 22/1216:20NTL - CNS

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Sat 27/1211:40CNS - NTL

1 stop22h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/10$721

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Mon 1/1213:00NTL - CNS

1 stop21h 05mJetstar

Mon 8/1206:00CNS - NTL

1 stop25h 15mJetstar

Deal found 17/10$342

Fri 31/1016:20NTL - CNS

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Tue 4/1106:00CNS - NTL

1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$399

Thu 13/1108:50NTL - CNS

1 stop9h 25mJetstar

Thu 20/1112:05CNS - NTL

1 stop19h 10mJetstar

Deal found 16/10$363

Tue 10/216:20NTL - CNS

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Sat 14/211:45CNS - NTL

1 stop19h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$505

Sat 3/120:45NTL - CNS

1 stop12h 45mJetstar

Sat 10/106:00CNS - NTL

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Deal found 16/10$468

Sun 9/1108:35NTL - CNS

1 stop14h 30mJetstar

Tue 11/1106:40CNS - NTL

2 stops24h 35mJetstar

Deal found 15/10$684

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Wed 22/1017:20NTL - CNS

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Fri 24/1013:00CNS - NTL

Nonstop2h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/10$259

Wed 22/1008:45NTL - CNS

1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1013:00CNS - NTL

Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$368

One-way flights from Newcastle to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Newcastle to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Mon 1/1216:20NTL - CNS

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/10$194

Wed 15/411:20NTL - CNS

1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/10$206

Sun 26/1021:15NTL - CNS

1 stop12h 50mJetstar

Deal found 15/10$309

Mon 1/1213:00NTL - CNS

2 stops25h 50mJetstar

Deal found 17/10$425

Wed 15/415:50NTL - CNS

2 stops17h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/10$436

Sun 21/1216:20NTL - CNS

3 stops19h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/10$548

Cheap flight deals from Newcastle to Cairns

Round-trip from	$342
One-way from	$194
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$428
Good round-trip deal	$322 or less
Good one-way deal	$137 or less

Jetstar
1/12-8/12
2 total stops
46h 20m total
Newcastle to Cairns

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Virgin Australia
21/12
1 total stop
7h 45m total
Newcastle to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($222 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Return

Price

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Mon 1/12

13:00-09:05

1 stop21h 05m

Cairns

Mon 8/12

06:00-08:15

1 stop25h 15m

$342

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Thu 13/11

08:50-17:15

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Thu 20/11

12:05-08:15

1 stop19h 10m

$363

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Fri 31/10

16:20-23:05

1 stop7h 45m

Cairns

Tue 4/11

06:00-11:35

1 stop4h 35m

$399

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Sat 3/1

20:45-08:30

1 stop12h 45m

Cairns

Sat 10/1

06:00-16:20

1 stop9h 20m

$468

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Tue 10/2

16:20-23:05

1 stop7h 45m

Cairns

Sat 14/2

11:45-07:55

1 stop19h 10m

$505

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Sun 9/11

08:35-22:05

1 stop14h 30m

Cairns

Tue 11/11

06:40-08:15

2 stops24h 35m

$684

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Sun 21/12

16:20-23:05

1 stop7h 45m

$194

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Mon 1/12

16:20-23:05

1 stop7h 45m

$194

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 15/4

11:20-16:10

1 stop4h 50m

$206

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Sun 26/10

21:15-09:05

1 stop12h 50m

$309

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

The best time to book flights from Newcastle to Cairns is 35 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newcastle to Cairns (average of $120). Flying from Newcastle to Cairns in April is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 NTL to CNS?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Newcastle to Cairns is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Newcastle 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

421 reviews

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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

421 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 reviews

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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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

918 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 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

475 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 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.

Related info for your journey

How popular is this Newcastle to Cairns flight route?
The Newcastle Williamtown to Cairns flight path was viewed by 184 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Newcastle to Cairns?
Airlines like Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle to Cairns in about 7h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1870 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newcastle to Cairns round-trip?
Jetstar, at $230, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newcastle to Cairns.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Jetstar is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from Newcastle to Cairns?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $116. While the most popular route (Newcastle Williamtown - Cairns) can be booked for $363 on average, our data indicates $526 when flying from Newcastle to Cairns.
Can I find deals for flights from Newcastle to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Newcastle to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Newcastle to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newcastle to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Newcastle to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Cairns?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newcastle to Cairns (average of $120). Flying from Newcastle to Cairns in April is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 Newcastle Williamtown to Cairns are usually found in August or September, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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