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Cheap flights from Hobart to Cairns from $176

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 25/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HBA — CNS
31 May — 7 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Hobart to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobart to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 May 2026.

Thu 30/720:25
HBA
-
CNS
1 stop22h 00m
Virgin Australia
Thu 6/811:50
CNS
-
HBA
1 stop8h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/4$433
Sun 2/810:35
HBA
-
CNS
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/812:35
CNS
-
HBA
1 stop8h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$448
Mon 25/521:00
HBA
-
CNS
1 stop12h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 26/521:10
CNS
-
HBA
1 stop10h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/4$460
Fri 4/914:40
HBA
-
CNS
1 stop7h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 8/921:40
CNS
-
HBA
1 stop9h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/4$464
Sat 11/714:55
HBA
-
CNS
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/706:00
CNS
-
HBA
1 stop6h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$490
Tue 9/613:10
HBA
-
CNS
1 stop10h 10m
Virgin Australia
Tue 16/612:10
CNS
-
HBA
1 stop7h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 30/4$492
Tue 14/721:00
HBA
-
CNS
1 stop12h 45m
Jetstar
Fri 24/721:40
CNS
-
HBA
1 stop9h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/4$497
Tue 12/520:25
HBA
-
CNS
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/506:00
CNS
-
HBA
1 stop27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$508

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobart (HBA) to Cairns (CNS). 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 1 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$423

One-way from

$176

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$479
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 30/7-6/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 15m total
  • Hobart to Cairns
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 25/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 15m total
  • Hobart to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Thu 30/7

20:25-18:25

1 stop22h 00m

Cairns

Thu 6/8

11:50-20:05

1 stop8h 15m

$423
Fastest return journey

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Fri 4/9

14:40-22:25

1 stop7h 45m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

21:40-07:20

1 stop9h 40m

$464

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Tue 9/6

13:10-23:20

1 stop10h 10m

Cairns

Tue 16/6

12:10-19:45

1 stop7h 35m

$492

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Fri 22/5

20:25-11:25

1 stop15h 00m

Cairns

Mon 25/5

10:30-22:30

1 stop12h 00m

$504

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Tue 12/5

20:25-09:20

1 stop12h 55m

Cairns

Sat 16/5

06:00-09:25

1 stop27h 25m

$508

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Thu 30/7

06:05-17:35

1 stop11h 30m

Cairns

Thu 6/8

06:50-21:25

2 stops14h 35m

$571

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Tue 9/6

16:30-08:30

2 stops16h 00m

Cairns

Tue 16/6

10:30-19:40

1 stop9h 10m

$590

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Fri 4/9

06:00-17:35

2 stops11h 35m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

09:25-17:25

2 stops8h 00m

$595
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Tue 2/6

14:55-22:40

1 stop7h 45m

$218

HobartCairns

HBA - CNS

HBACNS

Hobart

Wed 20/5

20:25-15:55

1 stop19h 30m

$244

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Hobart to Cairns?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Hobart to Cairns, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hobart to Cairns (average of $409). Flying from Hobart to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $602). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 1 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Hobart to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
452 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

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
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
452 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

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
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
538 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Hobart to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Hobart to Cairns can take about 7h 45m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $464. The distance between Hobart and Cairns is about 2889 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $316. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $367 round trip. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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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 Hobart to Cairns.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hobart to Cairns (average of $409). Flying from Hobart to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $602). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Hobart to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Hobart to Cairns. 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 1 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$316Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$367Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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