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Cheap flights from Cairns to Vancouver from $1,180

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 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — YVR
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Vancouver

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Vancouver (8CA). 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 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,683

One-way from

$1,180

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,269
11/2-28/2
  • 11/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • Cairns to Vancouver
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15/12
  • 15/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 54m total
  • Cairns to Vancouver
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($340 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($139 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Vancouver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Vancouver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 November 2025.

Mon 24/1123:55CNS - YVR
2 stops48h 55mVirgin Australia
Fri 28/1122:40YVR - CNS
1 stop41h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/11$1,930
Mon 24/1106:00CNS - YVR
1 stop18h 25mAir Canada
Fri 28/1122:40YVR - CNS
1 stop22h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 2/11$2,164
Mon 24/1117:00CNS - YVR
2 stops60h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/1100:05YVR - CNS
2 stops41h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/11$2,347
Sat 20/1212:35CNS - YVR
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 27/1220:40YVR - CNS
1 stop20h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/11$2,397

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Vancouver that are best for you.

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Cairns

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Vancouver

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Wed 11/2

06:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 28/2

23:55-23:05

1 stop29h 10m

$1,683

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Mon 24/11

23:55-06:50

2 stops48h 55m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 28/11

22:40-10:15

1 stop41h 35m

$1,930

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Wed 11/2

12:35-11:00

2 stops40h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 27/2

00:05-10:45

2 stops40h 40m

$1,948

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Mon 24/11

17:00-11:00

2 stops60h 00m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 27/11

00:05-11:50

2 stops65h 45m

$2,346

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Thu 18/12

10:55-07:44

2 stops38h 49m

$1,244

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Thu 20/11

11:40-18:35

2 stops48h 55m

$1,301

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Mon 15/12

12:35-14:25

2 stops43h 50m

$1,403

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Sun 21/12

11:55-22:44

3 stops52h 49m

$1,483

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Fri 19/12

17:35-23:49

3 stops48h 14m

$1,663

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

Sat 20/12

19:15-14:25

2 stops37h 10m

$1,790

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Deals found on 4/11

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Vancouver (average of $869). Flying from Cairns to Vancouver in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,735). 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 Vancouver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vancouver. 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 Vancouver. Reviews last updated 6 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Vancouver, such as Fiji Airways and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
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Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,053 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Vancouver. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Vancouver?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Vancouver from Cairns. Booking flights from Cairns (CNS) to Vancouver should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Vancouver from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Vancouver?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Vancouver in 48h 55m. Fly via Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. Cairns and Vancouver are separated by a distance of 11487 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Vancouver round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,340, Fiji Airways will fly you from Cairns to Vancouver and back. In addition to Fiji Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Cathay Pacific for as low as $1,359. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Vancouver (average of $869). Flying from Cairns to Vancouver in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,735). 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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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Vancouver. 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 6 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,340Average$1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,359Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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