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$105+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — SYD
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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Cheapest one-way flight

$107

Cheapest round-trip flight

$100

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Brisbane (BNE)
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Brisbane.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns is currently to Coolangatta Gold Coast.
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cairns.
Brisbane (BNE) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns.

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Cheapest flights from Cairns
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Thu 6/206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 10/206:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$198
Sun 16/206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 20/206:00SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 17/1$209
Fri 21/306:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 26/320:50BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/1$211
Fri 14/209:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 20/206:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/1$220
Fri 14/214:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Fri 21/219:50MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 17/1$227
Tue 4/216:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/220:50BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$232
Sun 2/309:05CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/306:05MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$245
Mon 17/309:15CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 21/316:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/1$249
Wed 19/211:40CNS - SYD
1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/206:00SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$291
Sat 15/211:40CNS - SYD
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/212:50SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/1$303
Sat 22/209:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/219:20OOL - CNS
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$317
Mon 10/207:00CNS - DPS
Nonstop4h 40mIndonesia AirAsia
Wed 19/223:30DPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 40mIndonesia AirAsia
Deal found 16/1$336

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 6/2

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 10/2

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

$198

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 19/2

18:20-22:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/2

11:30-13:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$209

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 21/3

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 26/3

20:50-23:15

Nonstop2h 25m

$211

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Fri 14/2

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 20/2

06:40-09:05

Nonstop2h 25m

$220

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 14/2

14:30-19:00

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

19:50-22:10

Nonstop3h 20m

$227

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 4/2

16:05-18:15

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 4/2

20:50-23:15

Nonstop2h 25m

$232

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sun 2/3

09:05-13:30

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

06:05-08:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$245

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Mon 17/3

09:15-13:40

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

16:45-19:15

Nonstop3h 30m

$249

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 19/2

11:40-18:40

1 stop6h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/2

06:00-08:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$291

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 15/2

11:40-18:40

1 stop6h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/2

12:50-14:55

Nonstop3h 05m

$303

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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 Sydney. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cairns is 57 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of $119). Flying from Cairns in July will prove the most costly (average of $179). 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 Sydney. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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.
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very Good
187 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.9
Good
485 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.5
Good
821 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.5
Good
434 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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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, Denpasar, Sydney. 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 $91 to Maroochydore (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $736 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 ($93). Bonza flights from Cairns to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast ($124). Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Adelaide ($133).

  • 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 Tokyo Haneda Airport starting at $2,978
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  • 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 $20,544 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Cairns is December. 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 Sydney from $153 round trip
    Fly from Cairns to Brisbane from $196 round trip
    Fly from Cairns to Melbourne from $249 round trip

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