How long is the flight from Cairns to Tasmania?

Airlines like Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly from Cairns to Tasmania in about 8h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2744 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tasmania ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Tasmania when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tasmania, 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 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 7.0 C).

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

When flying from Cairns to Tasmania, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Tasmania?

Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to Tasmania. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Tasmania?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Tasmania 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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Round-trip from	$457
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Popular in	October
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$818

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15h 30m total
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5h 35m total
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CNS Cairns - LST Launceston

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09:30-16:05

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11:45-22:30

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00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

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CNS Cairns - HBA Hobart

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Cairns

Thu 31/12

06:00-13:40

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00:00-23:00

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00:00-23:00

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00:00-23:00

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CNS Cairns - HBA Hobart

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Cairns

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13:40-19:40

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Hobart

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00:00-23:00

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CNS Cairns - HBA Hobart

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11:40-20:40

1 stop8h 00m

Hobart

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00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$247

CairnsLaunceston

CNS Cairns - LST Launceston

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Thu 5/11

19:50-15:25

1 stop18h 35m

Launceston

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00:00-23:00

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CNS Cairns - HBA Hobart

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Tasmania (average of $467). Flying from Cairns to Tasmania in October is currently the most expensive (average of $818). 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 Tasmania?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Tasmania flights typically cost between $564 and $641 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $492 on Virgin Australia (7 Jan–10 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tasmania

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Tasmania, such as Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.6

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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

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482 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

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482 reviews

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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

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

576 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

482 reviews

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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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Tasmania?
Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to Tasmania. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Cairns to Tasmania?
Airlines like Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly from Cairns to Tasmania in about 8h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2744 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Tasmania that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Tasmania flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Tasmania?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Tasmania.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Tasmania?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Tasmania 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 Tasmania?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Tasmania (average of $467). Flying from Cairns to Tasmania in October is currently the most expensive (average of $818). 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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Jetstar	Cheapest$234	Average$543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$263	Average$527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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Cairns to Tasmania flights typically cost between $564 and $641 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $492 on Virgin Australia (7 Jan–10 Jan).

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Cairns to Tasmania flights typically cost between $564 and $641 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $492 on Virgin Australia (7 Jan–10 Jan).