Flights
Insights
FAQs

Find cheap Virgin Australia flights to Cairns

RDU — CNS
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find Virgin Australia flight deals to Cairns

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest Virgin Australia flights from Australia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable Virgin Australia flight options available from Australia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 28 July 2026.

Mon 31/820:50
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Virgin Australia
Fri 4/909:20
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 24/7$316
Mon 27/720:50
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Virgin Australia
Wed 29/709:20
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/7$336
Thu 13/806:30
SYD
-
CNS
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Wed 18/1115:45
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/7$346

Flights to Cairns with Virgin Australia at a glance

Find detailed information about Virgin Australia flights from Australia to Cairns. Explore the options provided by Virgin Australia to plan your journey from Australia to Cairns. Data last updated 28 July 2026.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$353

Return from

$186

One-way from

$101

Good round-trip deal

$375 or less

Good one-way deal

$687 or less
Highest demand for flights to Cairns with Virgin Australia; 12% potential price increase.
Search Deals
Best time to find cheap flights to Cairns with Virgin Australia; 2% potential price drop.
Search Deals
Average price for flights to Cairns with Virgin Australia (return).
Search Deals
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 23/1-25/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Australia to Cairns
Search Deals
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 6/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Australia to Cairns
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Cairns with Virgin Australia.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to Cairns with Virgin Australia.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Insights

Find cheap Virgin Australia flights to Cairns

How long is the flight to Cairns with Virgin Australia?

On average, Virgin Australia flights from Australia to Cairns take 3 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Virgin Australia weekly flight availability to Cairns

The most flights to Cairns operated by Virgin Australia are scheduled on a Sunday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

When is the best time to book a flight to Cairns with Virgin Australia?

The best time to book a flight to Cairns with Virgin Australia is 71 days before departure. On average, fares are higher if you book 11 days before departure.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns with Virgin Australia?

Users looking for the cheapest Virgin Australia fares to Cairns should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

FAQs about flights to Cairns with Virgin Australia

  • Which airport do Virgin Australia flights arrive at when travelling to Cairns?

    Virgin Australia flights on this route tend to land at Cairns Airport.

  • Is Virgin Australia the cheapest airline for a flight to Cairns?

    Flight prices will depend on factors like date, time, and cabin class, so it is worth comparing flights before booking. Based on Cheapflights data, the cheapest average return price for flights to Cairns tends to be with Jetstar.

  • Are there alternative airlines other than Virgin Australia that fly to Cairns?

    Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Airnorth all fly to Cairns and offer an alternative to Virgin Australia.

  • How much is a Virgin Australia flight to Cairns?

    The average price for a return flight with Virgin Australia is $511, while a one-way flight costs around $279.

See more FAQs

Reviews of Virgin Australia

See what Cheapflights users have to say about their Virgin Australia experience.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
466 reviews
Check prices
Overview

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Popular Virgin Australia flights

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.