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Cheap flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns from $744

PQQ — CNS
22 Oct — 29 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Port Macquarie to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns

Wed 4/1114:40 -
1 stop27h 35m
Wed 11/1106:00 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 20/9$744
Mon 2/1114:40 -
1 stop9h 25m
Mon 9/1106:00 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 18/9$756
Mon 26/1014:40 -
1 stop5h 35m
Mon 2/1106:50 -
1 stop11h 55m
Deal found 19/9$775
Mon 2/1116:50 -
2 stops6h 50m
Mon 9/1111:15 -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 18/9$876
Wed 4/1106:30 -
2 stops13h 45m
Wed 11/1111:05 -
2 stops7h 40m
Deal found 20/9$1,052
Sat 3/1006:30 -
2 stops31h 35m
Wed 7/1012:00 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 18/9$1,065

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Round-trip from

$744

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$766
4/11-11/11
  • 4/11-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 50m total
  • Port Macquarie to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Port MacquarieCairns

PQQ Port Macquarie - CNS Cairns

PQQCNS

Port Macquarie

Mon 2/11

14:40-23:05

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Mon 9/11

06:00-14:15

1 stop7h 15m

$756

Port MacquarieCairns

PQQ Port Macquarie - CNS Cairns

PQQCNS

Port Macquarie

Mon 26/10

14:40-19:15

1 stop5h 35m

Cairns

Mon 2/11

06:50-19:45

1 stop11h 55m

$775
Fastest return journey

Port MacquarieCairns

PQQ Port Macquarie - CNS Cairns

PQQCNS

Port Macquarie

Mon 2/11

16:50-22:40

2 stops6h 50m

Cairns

Mon 9/11

11:15-19:45

2 stops7h 30m

$876

Port MacquarieCairns

PQQ Port Macquarie - CNS Cairns

PQQCNS

Port Macquarie

Wed 4/11

06:30-19:15

2 stops13h 45m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

11:05-19:45

2 stops7h 40m

$1,052

Port MacquarieCairns

PQQ Port Macquarie - CNS Cairns

PQQCNS

Port Macquarie

Sat 3/10

06:30-14:05

2 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Wed 7/10

12:00-15:25

1 stop26h 25m

$1,065

Port MacquarieCairns

PQQ Port Macquarie - CNS Cairns

PQQCNS

Port Macquarie

Wed 4/11

14:05-22:10

2 stops9h 05m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

13:50-13:40

3 stops22h 50m

$1,778

Port MacquarieCairns

PQQ Port Macquarie - CNS Cairns

PQQCNS

Port Macquarie

Mon 26/10

16:50-22:40

2 stops6h 50m

Cairns

Mon 2/11

12:50-09:40

3 stops19h 50m

$2,036

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Port Macquarie to Cairns?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Port Macquarie to Cairns flights typically cost between $507 and $759 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $744 on Multiple Airlines (4 Nov–11 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Port Macquarie to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,101 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,101 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,101 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Port Macquarie to Cairns?

    For as low as $775, Qantas Airways can have you in Cairns from Port Macquarie in 5h 35m. The distance from Port Macquarie to Cairns is about 1769 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Port Macquarie to Cairns round-trip?

    Currently priced at $645, Qantas Airways will fly you from Port Macquarie to Cairns and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Port Macquarie 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 airline flying from Port Macquarie to Cairns

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$645Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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