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$97+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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What to know about flights from Cairns

Discover essential information about flights departing from Cairns, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Cairns airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$98

Cheapest round-trip flight

$172

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Brisbane (BNE)

Good round-trip deal

$185 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Brisbane.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns is currently to Townsville.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cairns (avg. price of $296).
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Brisbane (BNE) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns (average return price of $229).
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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 6/306:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 10/306:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 19/2$185
Wed 12/306:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 19/306:00SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 19/2$204
Fri 25/406:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/406:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$212
Tue 1/420:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Wed 2/415:55MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$238
Sun 17/806:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Sat 30/806:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$265
Sun 6/406:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/415:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$267
Thu 6/309:05CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/306:05MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$276
Mon 21/419:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Fri 25/415:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$334
Sat 15/309:45CNS - DPS
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/323:30DPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$337
Sat 22/318:20CNS - AVV
1 stop12h 15mJetstar
Wed 26/308:10AVV - CNS
1 stop6h 20mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$339
Thu 20/309:45CNS - DPS
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Mon 31/300:55DPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$342
Mon 4/807:15CNS - DPS
Nonstop4h 55mIndonesia AirAsia
Wed 13/823:50DPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 45mIndonesia AirAsia
Deal found 19/2$359

Find flights from Cairns within your budget

Find flights departing from Cairns that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 21 February 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 7/6

09:00-11:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 12/6

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

$204

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 12/3

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/3

06:00-08:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$204

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 25/4

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 27/4

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$212

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 1/4

20:30-00:55

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

15:55-18:15

Nonstop3h 20m

$238

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 17/8

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 30/8

06:10-08:40

Nonstop2h 30m

$265

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 6/4

06:45-09:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/4

15:20-18:35

Nonstop3h 15m

$267

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 6/3

09:05-13:30

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

06:05-08:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$276

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 21/4

19:15-22:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/4

15:20-18:35

Nonstop3h 15m

$334

CairnsDenpasar

CNS - DPS

CNSDPS

Cairns

Sat 15/3

09:45-19:10

1 stop11h 25m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Sun 23/3

23:30-06:10

Nonstop4h 40m

$337

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Sat 22/3

18:20-07:35

1 stop12h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 26/3

08:10-13:30

1 stop6h 20m

$339

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cairns is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $129). Flying from Cairns in July will prove the most costly (average of $293). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Cairns would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Monday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Cairns?

When flying from Cairns check dates and pricing for the following: Jetstar, Virgin Australia. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $87

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $394

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $84

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $134

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Cairns offers frequent flights to Brisbane (261 flights per day), Sydney (148 flights per day) and Melbourne (101 flights per day).

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $62

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $66

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From $349

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $77

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Maroochydore Sunshine Coast, with prices starting at $86. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

From $55

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $62

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $66

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Coolangatta Gold Coast

From $75

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Cairns are Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Denpasar. Brisbane, Denpasar, Sydney are the most popular locations from Cairns year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as $86 to Maroochydore (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $666 to fly from Cairns.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Rex, Bonza, and Virgin Australia to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Cairns. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Rex flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($91). Bonza flights from Cairns to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast ($127). Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Adelaide ($132).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Cairns?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Cairns we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Cairns to Brisbane starting at $2,880
    Fly from Cairns to Tokyo Haneda Airport starting at $2,901
    Fly from Cairns to Sydney starting at $3,075
    Fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport starting at $3,107

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Cairns?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Cairns to anywhere, put Brisbane on your list as prices start at $20,014 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Cairns is January. The most expensive month for flights is July. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Cairns?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Cairns:
    Fly from Cairns to Brisbane from $172 round trip
    Fly from Cairns to Melbourne from $229 round trip

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