YVR - CNS

C$ 612 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 10/2. 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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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,462
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/5Sat 30/5
YVR - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 612
Typical prices: C$ 690-C$ 892
Fiji Airways
Tue 10/2
YVR - CNS • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Cairns

Wed, 13 May - Sat, 30 May
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10:30 a.m. - 4:30 a.m.
YVR
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CNS
25h 00m
1 stop
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12:40 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
CNS
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YVR
18h 50m
1 stop
C$ 1,462Multiple Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Sat, 30 May
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5:25 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
YVR
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CNS
29h 30m
2 stops
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12:40 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
CNS
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YVR
18h 50m
1 stop
C$ 1,605Multiple Airlines
Mon, 22 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
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10:30 a.m. - 4:30 a.m.
YVR
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CNS
25h 00m
1 stop
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12:40 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
CNS
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YVR
18h 50m
1 stop
C$ 1,614Multiple Airlines
Mon, 22 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
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9:00 a.m. - 4:30 a.m.
YVR
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CNS
26h 30m
3 stops
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12:40 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
CNS
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YVR
18h 50m
1 stop
C$ 1,871Multiple Airlines
Mon, 22 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
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10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
YVR
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CNS
31h 45m
2 stops
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12:40 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
CNS
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YVR
18h 50m
1 stop
C$ 1,877Multiple Airlines
Tue, 23 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul
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10:20 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
YVR
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CNS
27h 25m
2 stops
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6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
CNS
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YVR
25h 30m
2 stops
C$ 1,910Multiple Airlines
Mon, 22 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
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9:00 a.m. - 4:30 a.m.
YVR
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CNS
26h 30m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.
CNS
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YVR
26h 55m
3 stops
C$ 1,916Multiple Airlines
Mon, 22 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
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6:00 a.m. - 4:30 a.m.
YVR
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CNS
29h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.
CNS
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YVR
26h 55m
3 stops
C$ 1,939Multiple Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Sat, 30 May
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8:55 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.
YVR
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CNS
33h 15m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
CNS
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YVR
18h 50m
1 stop
C$ 1,976Multiple Airlines
Tue, 23 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul
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8:55 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.
YVR
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CNS
20h 50m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
5:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CNS
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YVR
37h 20m
2 stops
C$ 2,108Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Cairns flights

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

How often are flights from Vancouver to Cairns delayed?

Weekly flights between Vancouver and Cairns historically see delays in approximately 17% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 186 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Vancouver to Cairns flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Vancouver to Cairns flights?

Based on our data, Air Canada have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

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Cheapest flightC$ 612
Flight from Vancouver to Cairns

When to book flights 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$ 612 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,462 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance 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, Fiji Airways or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Cairns are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,565 and an overall rating of 8.0, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 2,164 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Vancouver to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Vancouver to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 217 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Food
7.5Entertainment
8.4Crew
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We have had an absolutely horrific experience so far getting home from Australia on a $18,000 + flight we booked with you. The flight did not deplane in Dallas because there was no available gate or staircase. We sat in the plane for 3 hours waiting to deplane. As a result we missed our connecting flight to New York. American Airlines put us up in a hotel several miles away. We waited 45 minutes for a shuttle and The shuttle driver was horribly rude and unhelpful. They offered us $70 vouchers for food but actually there was no food left when we arrived minus some chicken nuggets and corn dogs. It was awful. Horrible way to end a vacation. There has to be accountability here.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
NAN - DFW
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We have had an absolutely horrific experience so far getting home from Australia on a $18,000 + flight we booked with you. The flight did not deplane in Dallas because there was no available gate or staircase. We sat in the plane for 3 hours waiting to deplane. As a result we missed our connecting flight to New York. American Airlines put us up in a hotel several miles away. We waited 45 minutes for a shuttle and The shuttle driver was horribly rude and unhelpful. They offered us $70 vouchers for food but actually there was no food left when we arrived minus some chicken nuggets and corn dogs. It was awful. Horrible way to end a vacation. There has to be accountability here.

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

Fiji Airways was amazing, will definately be lfying them again. The "Fijian hospitality" is not a catch phrase, it is genuine. the only things that could be improved is the entertainment. Not a great choice of movies, and the TV shows only have about 5 or so episodes, and often of a random season.

They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

I was trying to get confirmation on if my luggage was going to be moved to the earlier flight (I requested standby to get home earlier) and was unable to get help from those working at the counter. The request to be moved to an earlier flight was handled smoothly through the app and appreciate the ease of the request.

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