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Cheap flights from Cairns to Canberra from $280

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CBR
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Canberra
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Canberra. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 August 2026.

Tue 1/913:55 -
1 stop4h 35m
Sat 5/916:20 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 5/8$535
Thu 24/919:25 -
1 stop18h 55m
Mon 28/907:15 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 8/8$540
Wed 9/909:40 -
1 stop5h 50m
Fri 11/915:00 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 6/8$545
Thu 13/806:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Tue 25/816:20 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 8/8$576
Thu 13/806:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Mon 24/806:20 -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 7/8$613
Thu 24/906:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Thu 24/919:10 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 9/8$636
Sat 22/813:55 -
1 stop5h 45m
Mon 24/806:20 -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/8$643
Thu 3/906:00 -
1 stop12h 30m
Mon 7/908:40 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 5/8$666
Tue 1/913:55 -
1 stop4h 35m
Sat 5/906:05 -
2 stops7h 05m
Deal found 5/8$688
Wed 9/913:55 -
2 stops8h 00m
Fri 11/907:15 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 6/8$690

Find flight deals from Cairns to Canberra

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra (CBR). 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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$535

One-way from

$280

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$630
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  • Jetstar
  • 1/9-5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 15m total
  • Cairns to Canberra
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26/8
  • 26/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 30m total
  • Cairns to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 1/9

13:55-18:30

1 stop4h 35m

Canberra

Sat 5/9

16:20-09:00

1 stop16h 40m

$535
Fastest return journey

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 4/9

11:50-18:30

1 stop6h 40m

Canberra

Sun 6/9

11:20-16:10

1 stop4h 50m

$576

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 24/9

19:25-09:50

2 stops14h 25m

Canberra

Mon 28/9

07:15-13:00

1 stop5h 45m

$602

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 3/9

06:00-18:30

1 stop12h 30m

Canberra

Mon 7/9

08:40-23:20

1 stop14h 40m

$666

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 1/9

13:55-18:30

1 stop4h 35m

Canberra

Sat 5/9

06:05-13:10

2 stops7h 05m

$688

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Wed 9/9

13:55-21:55

2 stops8h 00m

Canberra

Fri 11/9

07:15-13:00

1 stop5h 45m

$690

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 24/9

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

Canberra

Thu 24/9

16:20-23:20

2 stops7h 00m

$691

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 13/8

06:00-13:15

2 stops7h 15m

Canberra

Tue 25/8

06:20-13:10

1 stop6h 50m

$735

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sat 22/8

06:00-13:15

2 stops7h 15m

Canberra

Mon 24/8

06:20-11:10

1 stop4h 50m

$753

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 1/9

19:10-14:20

2 stops19h 10m

Canberra

Sat 5/9

12:40-09:00

2 stops20h 20m

$779

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Canberra

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Canberra (average of $524). Flying from Cairns to Canberra in July is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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 Cairns to Canberra?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Canberra flights typically cost between $559 and $780 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $540 on Multiple Airlines (24 Sept–28 Sept).

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Canberra. 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 Canberra. Reviews last updated 10 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Cairns to Canberra 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
470 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

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

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

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

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Canberra?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Cairns to Canberra in about 6h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2074 km.

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

    Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Canberra, with prices starting at $442. This flight start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Canberra?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Canberra 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 Cairns to Canberra?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Canberra (average of $524). Flying from Cairns to Canberra in July is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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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Top airline flying from Cairns to Canberra

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cairns to Canberra. 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 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$442Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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