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Cheap flights from Newcastle to Cairns from $178

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NTL — CNS
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Newcastle to Cairns

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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 13 August 2026.

Tue 15/907:55 -
1 stop13h 05m
Tue 22/919:25 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 12/8$360
Wed 2/919:50 -
1 stop13h 15m
Wed 9/915:35 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 8/8$362
Tue 15/919:50 -
1 stop13h 15m
Sat 19/906:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 9/8$386
Tue 15/918:00 -
1 stop5h 20m
Tue 22/906:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 11/8$393
Mon 31/818:00 -
1 stop5h 20m
Tue 8/906:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 12/8$398
Mon 7/918:00 -
1 stop5h 20m
Fri 11/906:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 10/8$399
Sat 5/915:45 -
1 stop17h 15m
Fri 11/906:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 9/8$405
Mon 14/915:45 -
1 stop17h 15m
Sun 20/906:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 11/8$420
Fri 18/907:30 -
1 stop5h 40m
Mon 28/906:00 -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 11/8$426
Sat 19/907:05 -
1 stop6h 05m
Fri 25/909:20 -
1 stop12h 05m
Deal found 11/8$427
Fri 21/817:55 -
1 stop5h 25m
Sat 29/806:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 11/8$429

Find flight deals from Newcastle to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newcastle (NTL) 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 13 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$360

One-way from

$178

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$384
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/9-22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • Newcastle to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 05m total
  • Newcastle to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Newcastle to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

NewcastleCairns

NTL Newcastle Williamtown - CNS Cairns

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Tue 15/9

07:55-21:00

1 stop13h 05m

Cairns

Tue 22/9

19:25-19:15

1 stop23h 50m

$360

NewcastleCairns

NTL Newcastle Williamtown - CNS Cairns

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 2/9

19:50-09:05

1 stop13h 15m

Cairns

Wed 9/9

15:35-07:20

1 stop15h 45m

$362

NewcastleCairns

NTL Newcastle Williamtown - CNS Cairns

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Tue 15/9

19:50-09:05

1 stop13h 15m

Cairns

Sat 19/9

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

$386

NewcastleCairns

NTL Newcastle Williamtown - CNS Cairns

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Mon 21/9

07:10-13:10

1 stop6h 00m

Cairns

Mon 28/9

06:00-10:35

1 stop4h 35m

$398
Fastest return journey

NewcastleCairns

NTL Newcastle Williamtown - CNS Cairns

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Mon 31/8

18:00-23:20

1 stop5h 20m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

$398

NewcastleCairns

NTL Newcastle Williamtown - CNS Cairns

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Mon 7/9

18:00-23:20

1 stop5h 20m

Cairns

Fri 11/9

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

$399

NewcastleCairns

NTL Newcastle Williamtown - CNS Cairns

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Tue 29/9

18:00-23:20

1 stop5h 20m

Cairns

Wed 30/9

13:55-21:25

1 stop7h 30m

$399

NewcastleCairns

NTL Newcastle Williamtown - CNS Cairns

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Fri 4/9

07:30-16:10

1 stop8h 40m

Cairns

Sat 19/9

11:50-19:25

1 stop7h 35m

$399

NewcastleCairns

NTL Newcastle Williamtown - CNS Cairns

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Sun 6/9

18:00-23:20

1 stop5h 20m

Cairns

Sun 13/9

13:55-21:25

1 stop7h 30m

$399

NewcastleCairns

NTL Newcastle Williamtown - CNS Cairns

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Tue 6/10

18:00-23:20

1 stop6h 20m

Cairns

Mon 12/10

11:50-21:30

1 stop8h 40m

$399

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Best time to book a flight from Newcastle to Cairns

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

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

The best time to book flights from Newcastle to Cairns is 60 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newcastle to Cairns (average of $331). Flying from Newcastle to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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 Newcastle to Cairns?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Newcastle to Cairns flights typically cost between $340 and $412 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $360 on Jetstar (15 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 13 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Jetstar 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
470 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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
470 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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
567 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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 Newcastle to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Newcastle to Cairns flight route?

    The Newcastle Williamtown to Cairns flight path was viewed by 58 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 6h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 05m. 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 $144, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newcastle to Cairns. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Virgin Australia. Jetstar is 66% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newcastle to Cairns one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $101 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $178 and Qantas Airways from $278 one-way.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newcastle to Cairns (average of $331). Flying from Newcastle to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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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Fly from Newcastle to Cairns on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Newcastle to Cairns. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 13 August 2026.
Virgin Australia flights from Newcastle Williamtown to Cairns
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Top 2 airlines flying from Newcastle to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Newcastle 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 13 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$144Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$354Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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