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, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, February offers travelers the most options.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight from Cairns is in March with an average price of £1,039. If you're looking to fly direct from Cairns in July, expect to pay the most, with an average price of £1,535. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight from Cairns is in March with an average price of £1,039. If you're looking to fly direct from Cairns in July, expect to pay the most, with an average price of £1,535. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

Direct flights from Cairns

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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 27 November 2025.

Fri 23/106:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 15mJetstar

Thu 29/115:00BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 15mJetstar

Deal found 26/11£89

Wed 21/106:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 15mJetstar

Fri 23/115:00BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 15mJetstar

Deal found 26/11£89

Fri 13/306:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia

Fri 13/311:35BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/11£97

Fri 24/406:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Tue 28/406:00BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Deal found 25/11£105

Tue 9/1206:40CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mJetstar

Fri 12/1220:25SYD - CNS

Nonstop3h 05mJetstar

Deal found 24/11£114

Fri 9/106:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia

Fri 16/106:10BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/11£118

Thu 26/318:05CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mJetstar

Sat 28/306:20SYD - CNS

Nonstop3h 00mJetstar

Deal found 25/11£118

Thu 9/416:55CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia

Fri 10/406:10BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/11£120

Tue 20/117:20CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia

Wed 21/108:35BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/11£125

Sat 28/306:40CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mJetstar

Sat 28/315:25SYD - CNS

Nonstop3h 05mJetstar

Deal found 26/11£127

Mon 23/206:40CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mJetstar

Wed 25/215:25SYD - CNS

Nonstop3h 05mJetstar

Deal found 24/11£150

Fri 26/1206:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 15mJetstar

Fri 2/107:05BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 15mJetstar

Deal found 26/11£152

One-way flights from Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

Tue 13/117:20CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/11£48

Fri 10/406:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/11£61

Sun 18/117:35CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 25/11£61

Thu 25/1209:55CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Deal found 24/11£67

Wed 14/115:35CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/11£73

Thu 4/1212:05CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 15mJetstar

Deal found 25/11£79

Tue 6/106:40CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mJetstar

Deal found 24/11£83

Wed 4/306:40CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mJetstar

Deal found 26/11£88

Wed 7/117:35CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 25/11£89

Sun 25/117:00CNS - SYD

Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/11£92

Tue 6/110:55CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 24/11£102

Wed 31/1218:05CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mJetstar

Deal found 25/11£111

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 23/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 29/1

15:00-17:15

Nonstop2h 15m

£89

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 26/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 28/1

17:30-19:50

Nonstop2h 20m

£89

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 21/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 23/1

15:00-17:15

Nonstop2h 15m

£89

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 13/3

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Fri 13/3

11:35-14:00

Nonstop2h 25m

£97

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 24/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 28/4

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

£105

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

£114

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 9/12

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/12

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

£114

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 26/5

19:05-22:00

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

15:15-18:20

Nonstop3h 05m

£114

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 9/1

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Fri 16/1

06:10-08:35

Nonstop2h 25m

£118

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 26/3

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

£118

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Related info for your journey

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, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, February offers travelers the most options.

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