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CNS — SYD
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
Fri 3/5
Fri 10/5

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 28 April 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

£57

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 28 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 916,678 searches.
Fri 24/508:00CNS - SYD
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/615:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£255
Tue 21/514:35CNS - SYD
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£269
Mon 20/516:10CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/607:30SYD - CNS
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£270
Sat 25/510:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/614:00SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£271
Fri 24/510:50CNS - SYD
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 12/607:30SYD - CNS
1 stop10h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4£276
Sun 26/516:10CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/607:30SYD - CNS
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£281
Tue 21/512:45CNS - SYD
1 stop6h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 12/607:30SYD - CNS
1 stop10h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4£290
Sun 26/506:00CNS - SYD
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£293
Thu 9/520:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/521:25BNE - CNS
2 stops14h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/4£360

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 28 April 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 916,678 searches.
Sat 4/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Fri 10/506:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 28/4£117
Sat 4/516:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Sun 5/515:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/4£190
Sat 4/506:00CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 5/515:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/4£206
Fri 3/519:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/519:00SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/4£213
Fri 3/519:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/519:00SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/4£214
Fri 3/519:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 6/519:00SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/4£222
Fri 3/506:00CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/519:00SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/4£229
Fri 3/511:50CNS - SYD
1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/519:00SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/4£230
Fri 3/506:00CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Mon 6/506:30SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/4£237

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 916,678 searches and data was last updated 28 April 2024.
Wed 5/609:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 13/606:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 28/4£160
Fri 31/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/614:00SYD - CNS
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£179
Fri 31/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Thu 6/615:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 27/4£180
Tue 28/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Tue 4/619:35SYD - CNS
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/4£181
Tue 28/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Tue 4/619:35SYD - CNS
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/4£186
Mon 27/519:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 3/608:00SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/4£188
Fri 28/606:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 5/706:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 26/4£192
Thu 19/920:00CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 25/909:00MEL - CNS
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/4£198
Thu 24/1019:00CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 31/1009:10MEL - CNS
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/4£198

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 28 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 916,678 searches.
Fri 18/1018:15CNS - MNL
1 stop26h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 22/1006:55MNL - CNS
1 stop32h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4£563
Fri 18/1006:00CNS - MNL
2 stops14h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 22/1020:35MNL - CNS
1 stop13h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4£663
Fri 18/1006:00CNS - MNL
2 stops14h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 22/1020:35MNL - CNS
2 stops24h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/4£675
Thu 10/1018:20CNS - DEL
2 stops33h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 14/1009:30DEL - CNS
2 stops27h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/4£839
Thu 10/1012:30CNS - DEL
2 stops37h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 13/1001:00DEL - CNS
2 stops54h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4£902
Thu 10/1012:45CNS - DEL
2 stops36h 05mEmirates
Mon 14/1016:15DEL - CNS
3 stops39h 20mEmirates
Deal found 27/4£956
Tue 15/1006:00CNS - DXB
2 stops24h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 29/1010:25DXB - CNS
1 stop19h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4£1,059
Fri 18/1012:45CNS - MNL
2 stops38h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 21/1003:55MNL - CNS
2 stops54h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£1,443
Fri 31/518:15CNS - DEL
1 stop15h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sat 31/821:55DEL - CNS
1 stop14h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4£2,309

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 28 April 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 916,678 searches.
Sat 11/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 15/519:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 27/4£104
Fri 10/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Tue 14/508:45BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 26/4£108
Wed 22/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 25/506:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 27/4£112
Thu 30/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 5/606:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 28/4£113
Sun 12/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 16/506:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 28/4£117
Wed 26/606:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 30/606:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 27/4£121
Mon 27/520:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 31/521:25BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/4£125
Thu 27/606:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 1/706:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 28/4£126
Tue 25/606:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 29/606:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 26/4£126

Find flights from Cairns within your budget

Find flights departing from Cairns that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 28 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 916,678 searches

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

£255 - £360

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 24/5

1 stop10h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/6

Nonstop3h 05m

£255

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 21/5

1 stop6h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/6

Nonstop3h 05m

£269

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 20/5

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/6

1 stop10h 30m

£270

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 25/5

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/6

Nonstop3h 05m

£271

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 24/5

1 stop7h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/6

1 stop10h 30m

£276

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 26/5

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/6

1 stop10h 30m

£281

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 21/5

1 stop6h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/6

1 stop10h 30m

£290

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 26/5

1 stop10h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/6

Nonstop3h 05m

£293

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 9/5

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 12/5

2 stops14h 00m

£360

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 28/4

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 28 January 2024.
Booking 75 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 £224 while a return flight costs £285. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of £1,322). Flying from Cairns in July will prove the most costly (average of £2,049). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£1,210

February

£999

March

£1,015

April

£993

May

£765

June

£998

July

£1,284

August

£1,200

September

£1,093

October

£1,016

November

£1,013

December

£1,199

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 916,678 searches.

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

7.8
Good
674 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

7.7
Good
991 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

6.8
Okay
665 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Cairns. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 28 April 2024.
  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Cairns are Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Sydney. Throughout the year, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport 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 £54 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £302 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, Tokyo, and Osaka 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 75 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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