Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

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

How much are direct flights from Cairns?

On average, a one-way direct flight from Cairns will cost users approximately £247. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cairns, you can expect to pay around £630.

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, March 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 £1,372. If you're looking to fly direct from Cairns in July, expect to pay the most, with an average price of £2,027. 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 £1,372. If you're looking to fly direct from Cairns in July, expect to pay the most, with an average price of £2,027. 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

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 18 September 2025.

Tue 14/1006:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Thu 16/1006:00BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Deal found 16/9£87

Fri 13/206:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia

Sun 15/208:35BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9£91

Sat 18/1015:35CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Wed 22/1006:00BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Deal found 18/9£99

Fri 14/1106:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 15mJetstar

Mon 17/1107:05BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 15mJetstar

Deal found 17/9£104

Wed 1/1005:45CNS - SYD

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Wed 22/1020:45SYD - CNS

Nonstop3h 05mJetstar

Deal found 16/9£106

Thu 16/1018:00CNS - SYD

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Fri 17/1020:45SYD - CNS

Nonstop3h 05mJetstar

Deal found 17/9£106

Tue 9/1206:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia

Sun 14/1208:35BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9£114

Thu 16/1018:00CNS - SYD

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Thu 23/1015:10SYD - CNS

Nonstop3h 05mJetstar

Deal found 16/9£115

Fri 31/1017:20CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1108:35BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9£123

Sat 29/1118:05CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mJetstar

Sat 6/1206:20SYD - CNS

Nonstop3h 00mJetstar

Deal found 17/9£124

Thu 9/1017:25CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia

Mon 13/1006:10BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 18/9£135

Tue 30/906:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Sat 4/1018:35BNE - CNS

Nonstop2h 20mJetstar

Deal found 16/9£145

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 18 September 2025.

Tue 16/1206:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 15mJetstar

Deal found 17/9£56

Wed 3/1218:05CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mJetstar

Deal found 16/9£58

Mon 12/106:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9£59

Fri 16/110:55CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9£59

Mon 15/1209:15CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9£59

Wed 8/1017:25CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9£60

Thu 13/1117:35CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9£62

Fri 26/906:45CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mJetstar

Deal found 16/9£62

Tue 23/1218:05CNS - SYD

Nonstop3h 00mJetstar

Deal found 15/9£66

Sun 25/111:40CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9£67

Tue 23/1206:00CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 15mJetstar

Deal found 16/9£70

Sun 2/1117:20CNS - BNE

Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9£71

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 1/11

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 8/11

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

£87

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 14/10

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 16/10

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

£87

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 13/2

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Sun 15/2

20:40-23:05

Nonstop2h 25m

£91

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 8/12

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 12/12

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

£104

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 1/10

05:45-08:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

20:45-22:50

Nonstop3h 05m

£106

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 16/10

18:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

20:45-22:50

Nonstop3h 05m

£106

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 9/12

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Sun 14/12

08:35-11:00

Nonstop2h 25m

£114

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 16/10

18:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

15:10-17:15

Nonstop3h 05m

£115

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 31/10

17:20-19:40

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Fri 7/11

08:35-11:00

Nonstop2h 25m

£123

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 29/11

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/12

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

£124

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/9

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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 Sydney.
How much are direct flights from Cairns?
On average, a one-way direct flight from Cairns will cost users approximately £247. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cairns, you can expect to pay around £630.
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, March 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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