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Cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns from $242

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 8/6. 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.
CBR — CNS
11 May — 18 May1
1 adult
Sat 11/5
Sat 18/5

The best prices from Canberra to Cairns are usually found in August or January, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 May 2024.

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September

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August

Average price

$631

Round-trip from

$284
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Canberra to Cairns?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 11%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canberra to Cairns?

Find a great deal and save up to 44% by booking at least 33 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Canberra to Cairns within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $669.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Cairns?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in September. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from Canberra in August are about $634 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $439.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Cairns (CBR - CNS)?

When flying from Canberra to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the evening.

Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Canberra to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Australia for the route between Canberra and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Virgin Australia flights we've come across from Canberra to Cairns. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 4/618:50CBR - CNS
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/606:00CNS - CBR
1 stop12h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$484
Mon 3/618:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Mon 10/620:50CNS - CBR
1 stop21h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$517
Tue 4/618:50CBR - CNS
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/606:00CNS - CBR
2 stops7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$563
Tue 4/616:20CBR - CNS
2 stops7h 35mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/606:00CNS - CBR
2 stops7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$696
Wed 3/718:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 7/720:50CNS - CBR
2 stops13h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/5$758
Mon 3/613:55CBR - CNS
2 stops10h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 10/620:50CNS - CBR
2 stops21h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$840

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Canberra to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Canberra and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Qantas Airways flights travelling from Canberra to Cairns. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Mon 3/612:10CBR - CNS
2 stops7h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 10/609:10CNS - CBR
2 stops10h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,106
Wed 3/710:55CBR - CNS
2 stops8h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 7/709:10CNS - CBR
2 stops8h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,437
Tue 2/713:40CBR - CNS
2 stops8h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 7/710:50CNS - CBR
2 stops9h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,546

Cheap Canberra to Cairns flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Canberra to Cairns specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Prices were last updated on 6 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Canberra to Cairns in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 4/618:50CBR - CNS
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/606:00CNS - CBR
1 stop12h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$484
Mon 3/618:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Mon 10/620:50CNS - CBR
1 stop21h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$517
Tue 4/618:50CBR - CNS
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/606:00CNS - CBR
2 stops7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$563
Mon 3/616:20CBR - CNS
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/620:50CNS - CBR
2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$666
Tue 4/616:20CBR - CNS
2 stops7h 35mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/606:00CNS - CBR
2 stops7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$696
Mon 3/613:55CBR - CNS
2 stops10h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 10/620:50CNS - CBR
2 stops21h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$840
Mon 3/615:15CBR - CNS
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/616:00CNS - CBR
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,054
Mon 3/612:10CBR - CNS
2 stops7h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 10/609:10CNS - CBR
2 stops10h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,106
Tue 4/616:20CBR - CNS
3 stops25h 55mJetstar
Tue 11/609:45CNS - CBR
3 stops29h 55mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$1,151

Canberra to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Canberra and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Canberra to Cairns in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 4/618:50CBR - CNS
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/606:00CNS - CBR
1 stop12h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$484
Mon 3/618:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Mon 10/620:50CNS - CBR
1 stop21h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$517
Tue 4/618:50CBR - CNS
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/606:00CNS - CBR
2 stops7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$563
Tue 2/710:30CBR - CNS
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/712:10CNS - CBR
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$617
Wed 3/716:20CBR - CNS
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/716:50CNS - CBR
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$643
Mon 3/616:20CBR - CNS
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/620:50CNS - CBR
2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$666
Tue 4/616:20CBR - CNS
2 stops7h 35mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/606:00CNS - CBR
2 stops7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$696
Wed 3/718:50CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 7/720:50CNS - CBR
2 stops13h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/5$758
Tue 2/716:20CBR - CNS
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/720:50CNS - CBR
2 stops13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$779

One-way flights to Cairns from Canberra

Search for one-way flight options from Canberra to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Canberra to Cairns can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from Canberra, there is a search form available above.
Sat 8/606:20CBR - CNS
1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/5$242
Sat 28/912:40CBR - CNS
1 stop9h 15mJetstar
Deal found 5/5$306
Fri 27/906:20CBR - CNS
1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/5$325
Sat 8/615:15CBR - CNS
2 stops24h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/5$349
Sat 28/915:35CBR - CNS
2 stops31h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/5$428
Fri 27/906:05CBR - CNS
2 stops17h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/5$443
Sat 28/909:00CBR - CNS
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/5$511
Fri 27/912:40CBR - CNS
3 stops32h 40mJetstar
Deal found 5/5$678
Sat 28/912:40CBR - CNS
3 stops34h 10mJetstar
Deal found 5/5$808

Find flights from Canberra to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

$484 - $1,151

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 4/6

1 stop25h 20m

Cairns

Tue 11/6

1 stop12h 10m

$484

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 3/6

1 stop5h 05m

Cairns

Mon 10/6

1 stop21h 20m

$517

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 4/6

1 stop25h 20m

Cairns

Tue 11/6

2 stops7h 15m

$563

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 2/7

1 stop22h 40m

Cairns

Sun 7/7

1 stop5h 55m

$617

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 3/7

1 stop16h 05m

Cairns

Sun 7/7

1 stop4h 50m

$643

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 3/6

1 stop16h 05m

Cairns

Mon 10/6

2 stops14h 00m

$666

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 4/6

2 stops7h 35m

Cairns

Tue 11/6

2 stops7h 15m

$696

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 3/6

2 stops7h 40m

Cairns

Mon 10/6

2 stops10h 20m

$1,106

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 4/6

3 stops25h 55m

Cairns

Tue 11/6

3 stops29h 55m

$1,151

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Canberra to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Canberra to 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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When is the cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Canberra to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Canberra to Cairns flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cairns by month

Plan your trip from Canberra to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Canberra to Cairns is currently $454 while a return flight costs $716. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $188). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $279). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$284

February

$286

March

$287

April

$296

May

$296

June

$422

July

$380

August

$322

September

$337

October

$295

November

$298

December

$303

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 6 May 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Canberra to Cairns. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
665 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
665 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
665 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
974 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
665 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
652 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
665 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Canberra to Cairns for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Canberra to Cairns for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Virgin Australia for just $484, but on average you can expect to pay $1,006.

  • How popular is this Canberra to Cairns flight route?

    The Canberra to Cairns flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($484), Qantas Airways ($1,106), and Jetstar ($1,151) offers the cheapest pricing from Canberra to Cairns. Virgin Australia is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Canberra to Cairns one-way?

    $242 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Virgin Australia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Jetstar and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $306 and $511, respectively.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Canberra to Cairns?

    Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia are the most popular airlines when flying from Canberra to Cairns.

  • What does CBR to CNS mean?

    CBR stands for Canberra Airport, while CNS stands for Cairns Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Canberra to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Canberra to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Canberra to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Canberra to Cairns flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Canberra to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Canberra to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Canberra to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Canberra to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Canberra to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Canberra to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Canberra to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Canberra to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The Canberra to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

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