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Direct flights to Cairns from $127

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Cairns found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOS — CNS
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

Cheap direct flight deals to Cairns

Discover affordable direct flight deals to Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 536,630 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Wed 26/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sun 30/606:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$254
Mon 10/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/619:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$289
Thu 30/515:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 7/619:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/5$290
Sun 18/819:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 21/806:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$263
Sat 15/615:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 22/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$265
Thu 24/1020:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/1017:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$298
Fri 14/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 17/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$266
Tue 29/1008:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 10/1114:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/5$335
Fri 8/1114:40SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1106:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$305

One-way direct flights to Cairns

Explore one-way non-stop flights to Cairns for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 536,630 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Wed 12/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$127
Thu 18/719:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$129
Mon 12/806:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$130
Mon 10/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$135
Tue 27/810:30SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$136
Mon 3/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$138
Tue 28/506:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$144
Thu 30/515:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/5$145
Mon 27/519:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$150

Direct return flights to Cairns

Explore direct return flights to Cairns. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for return flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 536,630 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Wed 26/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sun 30/606:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$254
Sun 18/819:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 21/806:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$263
Sat 15/615:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 22/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$265
Fri 14/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 17/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$266
Mon 10/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Fri 14/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$269
Sun 9/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 12/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/5$271
Wed 12/606:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 12/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$272
Tue 30/715:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Fri 2/806:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$277
Mon 3/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 6/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$278

Direct flights to Cairns departing soon

Discover non-stop flights to Cairns departing soon. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 536,630 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Wed 22/519:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 5/616:10CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$292
Tue 21/506:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 25/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$346
Wed 22/519:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 25/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$349
Tue 21/506:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Fri 24/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$361
Tue 21/506:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 25/518:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$391
Sat 25/506:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 1/618:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/5$404
Thu 23/506:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/519:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$437
Fri 24/519:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/519:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$454
Fri 24/519:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/519:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$462

Average price of flights to Cairns

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. Direct flights to Cairns can be found for as low as $127. The average price of a direct flight to Cairns is currently $285. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight to Cairns is in January with an average price of $188. If you're looking to fly direct to Cairns in June, expect to pay the most, with an average price of $280. 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.

January

$281

February

$283

March

$284

April

$293

May

$287

June

$419

July

$377

August

$317

September

$335

October

$292

November

$296

December

$299

Find direct flights to Cairns within your budget

Use the slider to find non-stop flights to Cairns within your budget. Price data is based on user searches made on Cheapflights. Over the past seven days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$254 - $335

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/6

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Sun 30/6

Nonstop3h 00m

$254

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/8

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 21/8

Nonstop3h 00m

$263

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/6

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Sat 22/6

Nonstop2h 55m

$265

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/6

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Mon 17/6

Nonstop2h 55m

$266

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/6

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Sun 23/6

Nonstop2h 55m

$289

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/5

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Fri 7/6

Nonstop2h 55m

$290

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/10

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Mon 28/10

Nonstop3h 00m

$298

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/11

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Mon 11/11

Nonstop3h 00m

$305

Sydney Kingsford SmithCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/10

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Sun 10/11

Nonstop3h 00m

$335

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 16/5

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 16 May 2024.
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

9.2

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

9.2

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
626 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

9.2

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
649 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

9.2

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
967 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

9.2

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
638 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

9.2

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.3

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

FAQ about direct flights to Cairns

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Cairns to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Cairns?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Cairns will cost users approximately $341. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cairns, you can expect to pay around $744.

  • How long is a direct flight to Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Cairns to last approximately 3h 04m on average. The quickest direct flight to Cairns at this time departs from Townsville (0h 55m), while the longest leaves from Maroochydore (6h 50m).

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

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Cairns, February is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Cairns, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Cairns is Brisbane. A return direct flight from Brisbane to Cairns typically costs around $1,089.

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