£57+ Direct flights from Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/3. 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.
CNS — LHR
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 5 December 2025.

Sat 17/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 24/115:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/12£90
Fri 16/117:20CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/115:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£94
Thu 22/118:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 25/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 4/12£111
Sat 31/114:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 4/211:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/12£123
Tue 20/114:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 21/108:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/12£125
Sat 17/118:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 24/106:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12£134
Fri 16/106:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 23/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/12£138
Tue 10/215:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 11/208:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/12£163
Thu 5/218:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 7/215:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 1/12£202
Thu 5/212:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 7/214:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12£253
Mon 15/1206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1220:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12£274
Thu 18/1206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 29/1220:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12£298

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 18/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 25/1

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

£89

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 17/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 24/1

15:00-17:15

Nonstop2h 15m

£90

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 22/1

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

£111

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 31/1

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

11:35-14:00

Nonstop2h 25m

£123

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 20/1

11:40-14:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 21/1

08:35-11:00

Nonstop2h 25m

£133

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 17/1

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

£134

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 10/2

15:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

08:10-10:15

Nonstop3h 05m

£163

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 6/3

09:20-11:40

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Mon 16/3

20:40-23:05

Nonstop2h 25m

£220

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 5/2

12:35-16:30

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

14:10-16:15

Nonstop3h 05m

£253

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 18/12

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Mon 29/12

20:40-23:05

Nonstop2h 25m

£298

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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, 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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