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CNS — SYD
24 May — 31 May1
1 adult
Fri 24/5
Fri 31/5

What to know about flights from Cairns

Discover essential information about flights departing from Cairns, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Cairns airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 19 May 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

£60

Cheapest airline

Singapore Airlines

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Brisbane.
On average, Singapore Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cairns.
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns.

Cheapest flights from Cairns

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches.
Mon 17/620:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 24/616:55BNE - CNS
2 stops18h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5£349
Thu 6/606:00CNS - SYD
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/616:00SYD - CNS
2 stops7h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5£395
Fri 16/810:50CNS - BNE
1 stop11h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 20/805:40BNE - CNS
2 stops13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5£399
Sat 17/806:30CNS - BNE
1 stop10h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 21/805:40BNE - CNS
2 stops13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/5£401
Fri 7/606:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/610:25BNE - CNS
2 stops9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£409
Thu 6/606:00CNS - SYD
2 stops8h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/619:00SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/5£416
Mon 17/608:10CNS - BNE
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/605:40BNE - CNS
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£496
Fri 31/516:10CNS - BNE
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/605:40BNE - CNS
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£527
Fri 7/617:50CNS - BNE
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/610:25BNE - CNS
2 stops9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£540

Last-minute flight deals from Cairns

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Cairns. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travellers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated 19 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches.
Mon 27/512:30CNS - MAN
2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/618:45MAN - CNS
2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£984
Sun 26/512:30CNS - LHR
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/606:00LHR - CNS
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,041
Sun 26/512:30CNS - MAN
2 stops54h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/608:50MAN - CNS
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,052
Mon 27/512:30CNS - MAN
2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1008:45MAN - CNS
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,093
Mon 27/518:40CNS - LHR
2 stops45h 25mEmirates
Mon 17/622:15LHR - CNS
2 stops29h 50mEmirates
Deal found 18/5£1,103
Mon 27/518:40CNS - LHR
2 stops45h 25mEmirates
Mon 17/622:15LHR - CNS
2 stops29h 50mEmirates
Deal found 18/5£1,149
Mon 27/520:30CNS - STN
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/614:55STN - CNS
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,152
Mon 27/518:40CNS - LGW
2 stops34h 05mEmirates
Mon 17/621:45LGW - CNS
2 stops30h 20mEmirates
Deal found 18/5£1,154
Mon 27/518:40CNS - LHR
2 stops45h 25mEmirates
Mon 17/620:40LHR - CNS
3 stops55h 25mEmirates
Deal found 18/5£1,160

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Cairns to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated 19 May 2024.
Wed 3/706:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 7/706:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5£118
Fri 16/806:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Tue 20/806:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£123
Thu 26/920:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 27/917:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5£125
Sat 6/706:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 10/706:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£131
Fri 14/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 16/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£134
Sat 29/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sat 20/706:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£135
Mon 17/606:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Fri 21/619:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£141
Sat 19/1016:10CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 20/1020:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£146
Sat 29/609:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 20/706:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£152

International flights from Cairns

Explore international flight options available from Cairns. Discover the destinations served by airlines operating from Cairns, compare fares, and find the ideal international flight for your travel plans. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches, with fares last updated on 19 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches.
Fri 14/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 16/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£134
Sat 29/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sat 20/706:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£135
Sat 19/1016:10CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 20/1020:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£146
Mon 17/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Tue 18/609:20SYD - CNS
1 stop12h 00mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£168
Fri 31/519:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Sun 2/608:00SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/5£179
Fri 18/1017:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Sun 20/1008:00SYD - CNS
1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5£183
Mon 17/609:20CNS - SYD
1 stop7h 50mVirgin Australia
Mon 24/615:00SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5£205
Thu 8/809:20CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 20mVirgin Australia
Sun 11/818:30SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/5£205
Sun 2/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Tue 4/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£206

Direct flights from Cairns

Discover airlines that offer direct flights from Cairns to various destinations. Avoid layovers and travel efficiently with direct flight options, saving you time and providing a more convenient travel experience. Please note that the direct flight options are based on data from 19 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches.
Sat 1/606:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 5/606:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£94
Sun 2/606:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 6/606:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5£94
Sat 8/609:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 12/606:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£105
Fri 14/606:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 17/619:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£113
Tue 2/706:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 6/719:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£117
Wed 3/706:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 7/706:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5£118
Fri 16/806:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Tue 20/806:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£123
Thu 26/920:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 27/917:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5£125
Sat 6/706:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 10/706:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5£131

Find flights from Cairns within your budget

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£349 - £540

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Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 17/6

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 24/6

2 stops18h 30m

£349

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 6/6

1 stop5h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/6

2 stops7h 55m

£395

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 16/8

1 stop11h 15m

Brisbane

Tue 20/8

2 stops13h 45m

£399

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 17/8

1 stop10h 05m

Brisbane

Wed 21/8

2 stops13h 45m

£401

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 7/6

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 10/6

2 stops9h 00m

£409

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 6/6

2 stops8h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/6

1 stop4h 55m

£416

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 17/6

1 stop9h 05m

Brisbane

Mon 24/6

2 stops13h 45m

£496

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 31/5

1 stop6h 55m

Brisbane

Mon 3/6

2 stops13h 45m

£527

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 7/6

1 stop5h 05m

Brisbane

Mon 10/6

2 stops9h 00m

£540

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 18/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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Average price of flights from Cairns by month

Plan your trip from Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cairns is currently £179 while a return flight costs £437. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of £1,326). Flying from Cairns in July will prove the most costly (average of £2,087). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£1,180

February

£982

March

£997

April

£977

May

£775

June

£974

July

£1,252

August

£1,171

September

£1,071

October

£990

November

£993

December

£1,159

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches.
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.9

Overall

9.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.9

Overall

9.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

7.8
Good
642 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.9

Overall

9.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

7.6
Good
961 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.9

Overall

9.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

6.8
Okay
633 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

8.9

Overall

9.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Cairns are Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport. Throughout the year, Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Sydney are some of the top choices made by users flying from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as £60 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £252 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Cairns?

    Consider Cooktown, Townsville, and Weipa if you prefer a quick journey with a short flight time. These locations are all within 107 miles of Cairns

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Cairns?

    Travelers looking to get as far as possible can consider Tokyo, Osaka, and Tokyo as potential destinations for their travel.

  • What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    If you’re flying from Cairns, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines Brisbane (224 flights per day), Sydney (133 flights per day) and Melbourne (94 flights per day).

  • Which airlines fly from Cairns?

    Many airlines operate round-trip flights from Cairns: Jetstar, Singapore Airlines. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London, Sydney.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cairns is currently September; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

    Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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