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£53+ Cheap 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 30/6. 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 — SYD
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest return flight

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 23/7

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 26/7

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

£96

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 23/7

09:10-11:20

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 28/7

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

£96

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 24/7

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 26/7

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

£109

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 24/7

19:10-22:05

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

19:15-22:25

Nonstop3h 10m

£111
Fastest return journey

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 12/8

09:10-11:20

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 12/8

14:50-17:10

Nonstop2h 20m

£121

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 3/7

19:10-22:05

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/7

19:15-22:25

Nonstop3h 10m

£121

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 3/7

19:15-22:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/7

19:15-22:25

Nonstop3h 10m

£131

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 22/7

16:55-19:10

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 26/7

20:50-23:20

Nonstop2h 30m

£142

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 18/6

15:35-17:45

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 20/6

08:45-11:15

Nonstop2h 30m

£142

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 2/7

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 4/7

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

£148

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of £118). Flying from Cairns in March will prove the most costly (average of £182). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

If you’re flying from Cairns, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines Brisbane (251 flights per day), Sydney (184 flights per day) and Melbourne (119 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From £104
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From £659
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From £67
Melbourne
Melbourne
From £96

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Sydney Kingsford Smith, with prices starting at £67. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From £67
Melbourne
Melbourne
From £96
Brisbane
Brisbane
From £104
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From £183

When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

Booking 37 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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  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as £67 to Sydney (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £285 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cairns is currently January; with March being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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