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£48+ Direct flights from Cairns

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CNS — LHR
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 March 2026.

Wed 22/406:00
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 25/406:00
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3£96
Sat 25/406:00
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 2/518:35
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/3£98
Fri 24/406:00
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Fri 1/518:35
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/3£110
Tue 2/606:00
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 14/608:45
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3£114
Fri 24/419:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Sun 26/419:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/3£119
Sat 4/406:00
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 4/418:35
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3£124
Thu 23/419:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 30/415:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3£130
Fri 24/419:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/515:10
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£133
Wed 22/413:55
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Virgin Australia
Sat 25/410:40
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 9/3£136
Fri 7/813:30
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Mon 10/819:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/3£137
Sun 29/318:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Tue 31/306:10
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3£162
Tue 25/816:35
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Virgin Australia
Wed 26/808:10
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 9/3£174

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 23/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 30/4

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

£96

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 22/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 25/4

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

£96
Fastest return journey

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 25/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 2/5

18:35-21:00

Nonstop2h 25m

£98

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 2/6

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 14/6

08:45-11:15

Nonstop2h 30m

£114

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 4/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 4/4

18:35-21:00

Nonstop2h 25m

£124

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 24/4

19:10-22:05

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

15:10-18:25

Nonstop3h 15m

£133

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 22/4

13:55-16:10

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 25/4

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

£136

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 7/8

13:30-16:25

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

19:15-22:25

Nonstop3h 10m

£137

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 25/8

16:35-19:30

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/8

08:10-11:25

Nonstop3h 15m

£174

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 1/6

16:35-19:30

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

15:10-18:25

Nonstop3h 15m

£182

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  • Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Melbourne Airport.

  • How long is a direct flight from Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 3h 27m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (2h 05m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (4h 50m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct from Cairns?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, January is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, January offers travelers the most options.

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