Cheap flights from Cairns to Waikiki from $291

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — PER
4 Jun — 11 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Waikiki are usually found in January or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Waikiki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Waikiki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 May 2026.

Mon 8/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Mon 15/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 2/5$422
Mon 25/512:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Fri 12/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 30/4$424
Mon 15/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Mon 22/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 1/5$519
Mon 8/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Fri 12/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 30/4$523
Sun 7/612:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Airnorth
Fri 12/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 30/4$525
Fri 19/617:25
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 20m
Airnorth
Sun 5/708:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Airnorth
Deal found 3/5$548
Tue 9/613:40
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$554
Wed 27/511:00
CNS
-
PER
Nonstop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$558
Tue 9/613:40
CNS
-
PER
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/608:05
PER
-
CNS
1 stop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$562
Sun 8/1112:50
CNS
-
PER
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/1115:05
PER
-
CNS
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$568

Find flight deals from Cairns to Waikiki

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Waikiki flight deals. Data was last updated 5 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$422

One-way from

$291

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$580
Airnorth
  • Airnorth
  • 8/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 30m total
  • Cairns to Waikiki
Airnorth
  • Airnorth
  • 29/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 30m total
  • Cairns to Waikiki
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsPerth

CNS - PER

CNSPER

Cairns

Thu 11/6

06:00-22:15

1 stop18h 15m

Perth

Mon 15/6

08:05-15:30

1 stop5h 25m

$577

CairnsPerth

CNS - PER

CNSPER

Cairns

Sat 19/9

11:00-14:15

Nonstop5h 15m

Perth

Wed 23/9

08:05-15:30

1 stop5h 25m

$623

CairnsPerth

CNS - PER

CNSPER

Cairns

Wed 3/6

12:50-16:55

1 stop6h 05m

Perth

Wed 10/6

08:05-15:30

1 stop5h 25m

$646

CairnsPerth

CNS - PER

CNSPER

Cairns

Mon 15/6

12:50-16:55

1 stop6h 05m

Perth

Mon 22/6

15:05-21:15

Nonstop4h 10m

$666

CairnsPerth

CNS - PER

CNSPER

Cairns

Tue 19/5

21:10-08:30

1 stop13h 20m

Perth

Fri 22/5

08:05-15:30

1 stop5h 25m

$669

CairnsPerth

CNS - PER

CNSPER

Cairns

Sat 19/9

06:00-23:55

1 stop19h 55m

Perth

Sat 10/10

15:05-21:15

Nonstop4h 10m

$685
Fastest return journey

CairnsPerth

CNS - PER

CNSPER

Cairns

Sat 19/9

11:00-14:15

Nonstop5h 15m

Perth

Wed 23/9

15:05-21:15

Nonstop4h 10m

$717

CairnsPerth

CNS - PER

CNSPER

Cairns

Thu 18/6

12:10-21:40

1 stop11h 30m

Perth

Thu 25/6

23:55-11:25

1 stop9h 30m

$719

CairnsPerth

CNS - PER

CNSPER

Cairns

Wed 17/6

06:45-14:55

1 stop10h 10m

Perth

Wed 24/6

15:05-21:15

Nonstop4h 10m

$724

CairnsPerth

CNS - PER

CNSPER

Cairns

Mon 25/5

21:40-08:30

1 stop12h 50m

Perth

Wed 3/6

15:05-21:15

Nonstop4h 10m

$754

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Reviews of airlines servicing Waikiki

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Waikiki. 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 Waikiki. Reviews last updated 5 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Cairns to Waikiki by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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

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

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cairns to Waikiki. 3 airlines have flights from Cairns to Waikiki on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cairns to Waikiki should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Waikiki per day.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Waikiki flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Waikiki?

    Departing from Cairns to Waikiki will take you 6h 05m. The distance between Cairns and Waikiki is about 3430 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Waikiki one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cairns to Waikiki are Qantas Airways ($196), Jetstar ($198), and Airnorth ($263).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Waikiki?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Waikiki are IndiGo (67%), Qantas Airways (63%) and Emirates (63%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Waikiki?

    On average you can expect to pay $424 for a flight from Cairns to Waikiki. The cheapest flight overall is $236 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Perth) is currently priced at $519.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Waikiki 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Waikiki

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Waikiki. 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 5 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirnorthCheapest$281Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$330Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$338Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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