Cheap flights from South Pacific to Cairns from $109

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CNS
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Pacific to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from South Pacific to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Pacific to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Tue 9/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 14/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$213
Wed 10/1215:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sun 14/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$222
Sat 13/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 15/1215:50CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$225
Tue 9/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 13/1218:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$227
Wed 10/1215:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 17/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$233
Thu 11/1206:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 16/1219:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$236
Wed 10/1219:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1223:55CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$245
Fri 12/1219:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Tue 16/1219:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$247
Wed 10/1221:25MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Sun 14/1223:55CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/12$248
Thu 11/1221:25MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/1223:55CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$250
Fri 12/1221:25MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/1223:55CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$251
Wed 3/1208:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 11/1206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$251

Find flight deals from South Pacific to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Pacific to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$172

One-way from

$109

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$179 or less

Good one-way deal

$100 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/1-21/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • South Pacific to Cairns
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • South Pacific to Cairns
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Pacific to Cairns.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Pacific to Cairns.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Pacific 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 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Pacific to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

South Pacific

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Thu 15/1

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cairns

Sun 18/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$181

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Thu 12/3

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$198

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 23/1

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Thu 29/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$201

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 2/2

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 4/2

14:25-16:40

Nonstop2h 15m

$206

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sun 18/1

20:40-23:05

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Sun 25/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$209

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

11:45-13:50

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Fri 6/2

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

$224

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Mon 19/1

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$231

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

17:25-20:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

21:35-01:00

Nonstop3h 25m

$236

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/1

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Sat 24/1

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

$243

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sat 23/5

06:10-08:40

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Sat 30/5

11:50-14:05

Nonstop2h 15m

$245

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Best time to book a flight from South Pacific to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Pacific to Cairns

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Pacific to Cairns (average of $91). Flying from South Pacific to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 SP to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from South Pacific to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Pacific to Cairns at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Pacific to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Pacific to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Pacific to Cairns flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Pacific to Cairns

Explore weekly flight availability from South Pacific to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

The most flights from 0SP to CNS are scheduled on a Thursday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

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 5 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Rex, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from South Pacific 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.

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
9.4
Wonderful

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from South Pacific?

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Pacific to Cairns. It is only a 4.4 km journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city centre.

  • How popular is this South Pacific to Cairns flight route?

  • How long is the flight from South Pacific to Cairns?

    A quick flight from South Pacific to Cairns can take about 2h 15m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $181. The distance between South Pacific and Cairns is about 1392 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 to fly from South Pacific to Cairns one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $82. Users have also found prices from $100 and $132 on Virgin Australia and Rex, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Pacific to Cairns?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Pacific to Cairns?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Pacific to Cairns are Air India (89%), Singapore Airlines (88%) and Virgin Australia (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Pacific to Cairns?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from South Pacific to Cairns? While on average our users pay $599, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $110. The most popular route (Melbourne - Cairns), is priced around $230.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Pacific to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Pacific to Cairns?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Pacific to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Pacific 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 South Pacific to Cairns?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Pacific to Cairns (average of $91). Flying from South Pacific to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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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JetstarCheapest$115Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$148Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$193Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$608Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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