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Cheap flights from Cairns to Canberra from $232

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CBR
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
1 adult
Wed 31/7
Wed 7/8

Cheap 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 26 July 2024.

Round-trip from

$446

One-way from

$232

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/9-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • Cairns to Canberra
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 40m total
  • Cairns to Canberra
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High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 10% potential price drop
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cairns to Canberra?

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Cairns to Canberra. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Canberra.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Canberra?

Flights from Cairns to Canberra lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cairns to Canberra in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $530.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to CBR?

When flying from Cairns to Canberra, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight at midday.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Cairns to Canberra

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Cairns and Canberra. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Mon 2/912:15CNS - CBR
2 stops23h 50mJetstar
Wed 4/912:40CBR - CNS
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$573
Mon 2/909:45CNS - CBR
2 stops26h 20mJetstar
Wed 4/915:15CBR - CNS
2 stops18h 00mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$631
Mon 2/912:15CNS - CBR
3 stops23h 50mJetstar
Wed 4/915:15CBR - CNS
2 stops18h 00mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$715

Cheap Cairns to Canberra flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to Canberra specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 July 2024.
Wed 28/806:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Thu 29/812:40CBR - CNS
1 stop9h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$523
Wed 28/806:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/812:40CBR - CNS
2 stops10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$601
Wed 28/806:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Thu 29/812:40CBR - CNS
3 stops32h 40mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$680
Wed 28/816:00CNS - CBR
3 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/818:10CBR - CNS
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,065

Cairns to Canberra 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and Canberra in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Mon 2/912:15CNS - CBR
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/915:15CBR - CNS
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$446
Wed 28/806:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Thu 29/812:40CBR - CNS
1 stop9h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$523
Mon 2/912:15CNS - CBR
2 stops23h 50mJetstar
Wed 4/912:40CBR - CNS
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$573
Wed 28/806:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/812:40CBR - CNS
2 stops10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$601
Mon 2/909:45CNS - CBR
2 stops26h 20mJetstar
Wed 4/915:15CBR - CNS
2 stops18h 00mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$631
Wed 28/806:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Thu 29/812:40CBR - CNS
3 stops32h 40mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$680
Mon 2/912:15CNS - CBR
3 stops23h 50mJetstar
Wed 4/915:15CBR - CNS
2 stops18h 00mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$715
Wed 28/816:00CNS - CBR
3 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/818:10CBR - CNS
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,065

One-way flights to Canberra from Cairns

Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Canberra. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Wed 4/906:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$232
Wed 4/913:50CNS - CBR
2 stops8h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/7$336
Wed 30/1006:00CNS - CBR
2 stops6h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/7$370
Wed 4/910:15CNS - CBR
3 stops25h 50mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$452
Wed 30/1009:10CNS - CBR
3 stops30h 30mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$648

Find flights from Cairns to Canberra within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Canberra 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 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

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Budget

$446 - $715

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Mon 2/9

1 stop26h 20m

Canberra

Wed 4/9

1 stop17h 55m

$446

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Mon 2/9

2 stops23h 50m

Canberra

Wed 4/9

1 stop9h 20m

$573

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Mon 2/9

2 stops26h 20m

Canberra

Wed 4/9

2 stops18h 00m

$631

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Mon 2/9

3 stops23h 50m

Canberra

Wed 4/9

2 stops18h 00m

$715

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 25/7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Canberra?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Canberra. Price data was last updated on 21 July 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Canberra flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Canberra

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Canberra from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Canberra by month

Plan your trip to Canberra by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CBR

Temperature

5 - 20 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Canberra, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 26 July 2024.
Virgin Australia
7.7
Good
551 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Virgin Australia
7.7
Good
551 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.7
Good
551 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Jetstar
6.7
Okay
593 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.7
Good
551 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Cairns to Canberra for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Canberra for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $446, but on average you can expect to pay $591.

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Canberra, with prices starting at $573. This flight start at 9% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does CNS to CBR mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Cairns Airport to Canberra Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a CNS to CBR flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Canberra that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cairns to Canberra flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cairns to Canberra with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cairns to Canberra flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Canberra that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to Canberra offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cairns to Canberra?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to Canberra flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cairns to Canberra flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to Canberra flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/7.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Canberra?

    When booking a flight from Cairns to Canberra, you may want to consider flying on Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia as they are the most popular for this route.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Canberra (average of $165). Flying from Cairns to Canberra in December is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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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