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Find cheap flights to Cairns from C$ 2,114

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Cairns departing on 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals to Cairns

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8:00 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.YVR-CNS
35h 05m2 stops
3:50 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.CNS-YVR
18h 40m1 stop
C$ 2,114Qantas Airways
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Wed, 21 Aug - Sat, 5 Oct
8:00 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YVR-CNS
36h 05m2 stops
2:35 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.CNS-YVR
42h 55m2 stops
C$ 2,129Qantas Airways
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Sun, 8 Sep - Fri, 11 Oct
8:55 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.YVR-CNS
20h 50m1 stop
12:45 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.CNS-YVR
41h 20m2 stops
C$ 2,143Air New Zealand
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Thu, 5 Sep - Sat, 5 Oct
8:55 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.YVR-CNS
20h 50m1 stop
8:30 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.CNS-YVR
33h 35m2 stops
C$ 2,165Air New Zealand
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Sun, 8 Sep - Fri, 11 Oct
10:40 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.YVR-CNS
31h 20m1 stop
7:20 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.CNS-YVR
28h 35m1 stop
C$ 2,313
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Wed, 21 Aug - Sat, 5 Oct
10:40 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.YVR-CNS
21h 55m1 stop
7:20 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.CNS-YVR
28h 35m1 stop
C$ 2,388
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Thu, 22 Aug - Sat, 5 Oct
11:15 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.YVR-CNS
20h 55m1 stop
6:15 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.CNS-YVR
29h 40m1 stop
C$ 2,606Air Canada
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Mon, 21 Oct - Fri, 25 Oct
1:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.YUL-CNS
34h 00m2 stops
6:15 p.m. - 12:34 a.m.CNS-YUL
44h 19m2 stops
C$ 3,068Air Canada
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Mon, 21 Oct - Fri, 25 Oct
12:55 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.YVR-CNS
41h 55m2 stops
12:50 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.CNS-YVR
49h 45m2 stops
C$ 3,211Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 20 Oct - Fri, 25 Oct
1:40 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.YYZ-CNS
69h 10m2 stops
1:30 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.CNS-YYZ
62h 25m2 stops
C$ 3,958Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 11 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug

Flights to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

The average price of all flights to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairns is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as C$ 2,156. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where prices are C$ 2,930 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

The average price for all flights to Cairns depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is generally at night, when flights cost C$ 2,676 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cairns is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 3,006.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Vancouver, which takes 21h 35m, Toronto, which takes 26h 25m, and Montreal, which takes 29h 25m.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

October

Cheapest flight

C$ 2,114
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Vancouver to Cairns

When to book flights to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Cairns based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Cairns flights

  • How far is Cairns from central Cairns?

    The distance between Cairns and downtown Cairns is 4 km.

  • What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

    When flying to Cairns, you'll arrive at Cairns (CNS). The airport is also known as Cairns or Cairns Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Cairns?

    Of the 9 airlines that fly to Cairns, Qantas Airways offers the most flights, with around 148 per week, followed by Jetstar with 98 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cairns

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Prefer to fly non-stop to Cairns?

Find which airlines fly direct to Cairns, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Canada to Cairns

Monday

ANA,Air Canada,Air France, +28 more

ANA,Air Canada, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA,Air Canada,Air China, +25 more

ANA,Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA,Air Canada,Air France, +27 more

ANA,Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA,Air Canada,Air France, +26 more

ANA,Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA,Air Canada,Air France, +27 more

ANA,Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA,Air Canada,Air China, +24 more

ANA,Air Canada, +25 more

Sunday

ANA,Air Canada,Air France, +27 more

ANA,Air Canada, +28 more

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Nonstop returns

Cairns to Canada

Monday

ANA,Air Canada,Air France, +28 more

ANA,Air Canada, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA,Air Canada,Air China, +25 more

ANA,Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA,Air Canada,Air France, +27 more

ANA,Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA,Air Canada,Air France, +26 more

ANA,Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA,Air Canada,Air France, +27 more

ANA,Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA,Air Canada,Air China, +24 more

ANA,Air Canada, +25 more

Sunday

ANA,Air Canada,Air France, +27 more

ANA,Air Canada, +28 more

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Top airlines flying to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Canada to Cairns. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1001 reviews
7.8boarding
7.1food
8.3crew
7.4comfort
7.5entertainment
Airline reviews

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr. 2024AKL - SYD
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Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

Not much food available, not able to choose seats to be near each other, tv did not work

The 6 hour delay with minimal updates was not handled well. After many complaints from most of the un-boarded passengers, food vouchers were offered. The catering strike meant there was no food or snacks on the plane. Beverage service was heavily impacted, only water or juice was available. The staff at the gate was kind enough to inform that "if you want to eat on the plane, you will need to bring it on when boarding".

It was an excellent experience, traveling from Toronto to Denver with United.

Terrible experience! All flights delayed, staff had no idea of what they were doing, and at the end luggage lost for 2 days!

Ontime boarding. Almost 1 hour take off delay. We could have boarded slightly later since the pilots were in traffic

Flight was delayed, I had to put my luggage all the way in the back! They served only a beverage no snack on the way in Air Canada, definitely not a good first impression.

I go am isle seat because it was half empty Food strike no food available

I think Air Canada is the only airline I've flown where they don't give you at least a free cookie.

It was an enjoyable flight. I guess the airlines will never go back to catering, they save so much money.

It was a domestic flight so the food was not included. But we had not even a little snack and by the end of the flight they were coming around serving water.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
21/8Wed
2 stopsQantas Airways
35h 05mYVR-CNS
5/10Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
18h 40mCNS-YVR
C$ 2,114
8/9Sun
2 stopsQantas Airways
36h 05mYVR-CNS
11/10Fri
2 stopsQantas Airways
42h 55mCNS-YVR
C$ 2,129
5/9Thu
1 stopAir New Zealand
20h 50mYVR-CNS
5/10Sat
2 stopsAir New Zealand
41h 20mCNS-YVR
C$ 2,143
8/9Sun
1 stopAir New Zealand
20h 50mYVR-CNS
11/10Fri
2 stopsAir New Zealand
33h 35mCNS-YVR
C$ 2,165
21/8Wed
1 stop
31h 20mYVR-CNS
5/10Sat
1 stop
28h 35mCNS-YVR
C$ 2,313
22/8Thu
1 stop
21h 55mYVR-CNS
5/10Sat
1 stop
28h 35mCNS-YVR
C$ 2,388
21/10Mon
1 stopAir Canada
20h 55mYVR-CNS
25/10Fri
1 stopAir Canada
29h 40mCNS-YVR
C$ 2,606
21/10Mon
2 stopsAir Canada
34h 00mYUL-CNS
25/10Fri
2 stopsAir Canada
44h 19mCNS-YUL
C$ 3,068
20/10Sun
2 stopsCathay Pacific
41h 55mYVR-CNS
25/10Fri
2 stopsCathay Pacific
49h 45mCNS-YVR
C$ 3,211
11/8Sun
2 stopsCathay Pacific
69h 10mYYZ-CNS
21/8Wed
2 stopsCathay Pacific
62h 25mCNS-YYZ
C$ 3,958

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Recent domestic flight deals

17/5Fri
directJetstar
2h 25mBNE-CNS
21/5Tue
directJetstar
2h 10mCNS-BNE
C$ 176
18/5Sat
directJetstar
2h 25mBNE-CNS
22/5Wed
directJetstar
2h 10mCNS-BNE
C$ 178
1/7Mon
directVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
4/7Thu
directVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
C$ 213
15/7Mon
directRex
3h 00mBNE-CNS
18/7Thu
directRex
2h 45mCNS-BNE
C$ 268
15/7Mon
directRex
3h 00mBNE-CNS
18/7Thu
directRex
2h 45mCNS-BNE
C$ 269
22/5Wed
directVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
25/5Sat
directVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
C$ 281
21/8Wed
directQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-CNS
4/9Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
11h 50mCNS-SYD
C$ 444
9/7Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
13h 30mSYD-CNS
16/7Tue
directQantas Airways
2h 55mCNS-SYD
C$ 458
14/6Fri
direct
2h 25mBNE-CNS
17/6Mon
multi-stop
9h 05mCNS-BNE
C$ 511
17/6Mon
multi-stop
9h 50mOOL-CNS
23/6Sun
direct
2h 15mCNS-OOL
C$ 529

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Last minute flights to Cairns

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Cairns that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/4Sun
multi-stop
26h 25mYYZ-CNS
13/5Mon
multi-stop
47h 20mCNS-YYZ
C$ 3,088
28/4Sun
multi-stop
27h 50mYYZ-CNS
13/5Mon
multi-stop
24h 06mCNS-YYZ
C$ 3,214
28/4Sun
multi-stop
33h 15mYYZ-CNS
13/5Mon
multi-stop
47h 20mCNS-YYZ
C$ 3,301
28/4Sun
multi-stop
24h 55mYYZ-CNS
13/5Mon
multi-stop
24h 31mCNS-YYZ
C$ 3,948

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