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Cheap flights from Cairns to Canberra from $312

CNS — CBR
28 Oct — 4 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Canberra

Sun 8/1106:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Tue 17/1112:25 -
1 stop10h 45m
Deal found 25/9$531
Mon 12/1011:40 -
1 stop5h 30m
Tue 20/1017:20 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 26/9$544
Fri 9/1011:50 -
1 stop5h 00m
Mon 12/1016:00 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 24/9$579
Fri 9/1011:50 -
1 stop5h 00m
Tue 13/1018:40 -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 24/9$582
Mon 12/1009:10 -
1 stop12h 50m
Sun 18/1009:40 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 25/9$609
Mon 12/1009:10 -
1 stop8h 00m
Fri 16/1018:40 -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 27/9$633
Sun 13/1206:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Sun 20/1207:05 -
2 stops7h 55m
Deal found 26/9$690
Sun 11/1006:00 -
1 stop16h 05m
Thu 15/1006:35 -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 26/9$693
Fri 9/1014:50 -
2 stops7h 10m
Mon 12/1006:35 -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 24/9$703
Sun 13/1219:50 -
1 stop10h 40m
Sun 20/1217:50 -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 26/9$737

Find flight deals from Cairns to Canberra

Round-trip from

$531

One-way from

$312

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$638
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/11-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 25m total
  • Cairns to Canberra
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 13/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • Cairns to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sun 13/12

19:50-18:15

1 stop21h 25m

Canberra

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$312

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Mon 12/10

11:40-18:10

1 stop5h 30m

Canberra

Tue 20/10

17:20-08:30

1 stop16h 10m

$544

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 9/10

11:50-17:50

1 stop5h 00m

Canberra

Mon 12/10

16:00-09:05

1 stop18h 05m

$579
Fastest return journey

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 9/10

11:50-17:50

1 stop5h 00m

Canberra

Tue 13/10

18:40-23:20

1 stop5h 40m

$582

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Mon 12/10

09:10-18:10

1 stop8h 00m

Canberra

Fri 16/10

18:40-23:20

1 stop5h 40m

$633

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sun 13/12

06:00-11:40

1 stop4h 40m

Canberra

Sun 20/12

07:05-14:00

2 stops7h 55m

$690

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 9/10

14:50-23:00

2 stops7h 10m

Canberra

Mon 12/10

06:35-14:05

1 stop8h 30m

$703

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sun 8/11

06:00-17:50

2 stops10h 50m

Canberra

Tue 17/11

07:05-14:00

2 stops7h 55m

$803

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sat 7/11

11:40-18:00

1 stop5h 20m

Canberra

Mon 9/11

18:40-23:05

1 stop5h 25m

$841

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sat 7/11

11:15-19:50

1 stop7h 35m

Canberra

Mon 9/11

17:50-22:40

1 stop5h 50m

$865

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Canberra (average of $540). Flying from Cairns to Canberra in June is currently the most expensive (average of $750). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

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
478 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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
478 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
478 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Canberra?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Cairns to Canberra in about 5h. 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 $444. This flight start at 28% 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?

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  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Canberra (average of $540). Flying from Cairns to Canberra in June is currently the most expensive (average of $750). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$444Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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