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C$ 1,102 Find cheap flights from Vancouver to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Vancouver to Cairns departing on 12/5. 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 from Vancouver to Cairns (YVR-CNS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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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$ 1,877Air New Zealand
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Sun, 8 Sep - Sun, 6 Oct
4:15 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.YVR-CNS
25h 30m2 stops
12:45 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.CNS-YVR
41h 20m2 stops
C$ 1,926Air New Zealand
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Sun, 8 Sep - Sun, 6 Oct
8:00 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YVR-CNS
36h 05m2 stops
12:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.CNS-YVR
44h 45m2 stops
C$ 1,966Qantas Airways
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Sun, 8 Sep - Fri, 11 Oct
8:00 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.YVR-CNS
35h 40m2 stops
6:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.CNS-YVR
62h 50m2 stops
C$ 1,974Qantas Airways
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Thu, 22 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$ 2,032
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Wed, 21 Aug - Sat, 5 Oct
10:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.YVR-CNS
24h 15m1 stop
7:20 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.CNS-YVR
28h 35m1 stop
C$ 2,138
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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$ 2,459Air Canada
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Mon, 21 Oct - Fri, 25 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$ 2,528Air 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$ 3,155Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 20 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$ 3,159Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 20 Oct - Fri, 25 Oct

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Flight from Vancouver to Cairns

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FAQs for booking Vancouver to Cairns flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns was C$ 806 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,373 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vancouver to Cairns?

    Vancouver airport is called Vancouver Intl and the only airport in Cairns is Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to Cairns?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Cairns?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and Cairns, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Cairns, Qantas Airways or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Cairns are Qantas Airways and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of C$ 2,238 and an overall rating of 7.6, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 2,539 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver 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 from Vancouver to Cairns.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver 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 to Vancouver with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver 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 from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Vancouver to Cairns

 
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7.6
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 974 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.5Comfort
7.8Boarding
8.3Crew
7.1Food
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flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.) Lounge was crowded

4.0 OkayOmar, May 2024SIN - SYD
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flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.) Lounge was crowded

flight delayed, wait in crowded gate. staff inattentive. had to remind them to get my coat from their closet. not many new movies, media choices were limited (nothing compared to Emirates.)

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

All things were below standard. There were 2 crew on the flights but didn't ask for water. The flight connection was poor for 4 hours.

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

The experience was generally above average. The only downside was the absence of WiFi during my flight from Vancouver to San Francisco.

on demand entertainment in seat back awesome Check in Kiosk too demanding with endless demand for more information information then says go to counter. Counter agent unfriendly. Do it yourself check in luggage procedure not intuitive, upset employees frustrated the whole procedure.

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

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.

Headphones for the movies have too much bass and can't be adjusted. Almost impossible to hear. Great movie selections but can't really watch them because you can't hear them. Also the system is very slow.

I liked that I paid for the bulkhead. That was the only saving grace those seats suck. Why do they pack you in so tight pack you so tight

The flight attendant bumped into me repeatedly time and time again, throughout the entire flight, preventing me from getting any rest. He seemed unaware of his actions and I was very close to saying something, but I didn't because I don't believe he would have understood or altered his behaviour. It was very irritating

There was no entertainment at our seats. The flight was comfortable and we had leg room. The snack we had was really good.

Economy seats were surprisingly comfortable, and snacks not too bad. Checked luggage arrived at destination without problems. It was annoying to wait until last to board as lowest-tier seats but understand it’s difficult to gauge when loading a full plane At least checked carryon luggage seemed to come off first. Annoying to have to use app to order food/drink when wifi availability didn’t allow time for it. Advance communication would have helped Food on menu seemed highly processed and unpalatable, overpriced and over packaged. So maybe a good thing to have missed chance to order

Glad that the plane was not full so my 6' 2" husband didn't have anyone in front of him. We were able to sit in a row with a space between us so he could stretch his legs.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Vancouver to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/5Sun
2 stops
45h 30mYVR-CNS
C$ 1,102
12/5Sun
3 stops
44h 40mYVR-CNS
C$ 1,113
11/5Sat
2 stops
39h 20mYVR-CNS
C$ 1,224
12/5Sun
1 stopAir New Zealand
20h 50mYVR-CNS
C$ 1,267

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Vancouver - Cairns Flights

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Cairns (CNS)Australia

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