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$94+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — SYD
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

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 25 March 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$87

Cheapest round-trip flight

$118

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Brisbane (BNE)

Good round-trip deal

$171 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 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 Brisbane.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cairns (avg. price of $307).
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Brisbane (BNE) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns (average return price of $205).
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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 25 March 2025.

Mon 7/406:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 10/406:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$175
Fri 23/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 26/506:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/3$204
Mon 7/419:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sat 26/419:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 23/3$210
Mon 31/306:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/420:50BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$231
Fri 2/521:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Wed 7/519:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$237
Fri 23/521:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/506:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$258
Sat 10/519:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/516:20SYD - CNS
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$290
Thu 24/706:00CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 29/708:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/3$296
Sat 3/507:15CNS - DPS
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/500:55DPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$334
Sat 10/510:10CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 13/506:00ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$339
Mon 5/507:15CNS - DPS
Nonstop4h 55mIndonesia AirAsia
Fri 16/523:45DPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 50mIndonesia AirAsia
Deal found 23/3$350
Tue 3/619:05CNS - DPS
Nonstop4h 45mJetstar
Wed 11/623:30DPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$352

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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 25 March 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 7/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 10/4

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$175

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 10/5

16:55-19:10

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 24/5

08:40-11:10

Nonstop2h 30m

$183

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 24/4

21:00-23:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 28/4

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

$186

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 7/4

19:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/4

19:45-22:50

Nonstop3h 05m

$210

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 2/5

21:30-00:55

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

17:20-20:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$237

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 23/5

21:30-00:55

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

06:15-09:40

Nonstop3h 25m

$258

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 10/5

19:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

16:20-09:10

1 stop16h 50m

$290

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 24/7

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

08:10-11:25

Nonstop3h 15m

$296

CairnsDenpasar

CNS - DPS

CNSDPS

Cairns

Sat 3/5

07:15-10:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Fri 9/5

00:55-07:25

Nonstop4h 30m

$334

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sat 10/5

10:10-12:55

Nonstop3h 15m

Adelaide

Tue 13/5

06:00-09:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$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 Sydney. Price data was last updated on 21 March 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 $118). Flying from Cairns in May will prove the most costly (average of $186). 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 23 March 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Cairns would be wise to consider leaving during Sunday 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, Qantas Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $85

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $394

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $86

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $135

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Cairns offers frequent flights to Brisbane (263 flights per day), Sydney (180 flights per day) and Melbourne (127 flights per day).

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $55

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From $402

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $62

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $62

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at $87. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $55

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $62

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $62

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

From $63

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
455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
455 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
395 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
433 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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, Sydney, 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 $87 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $874 to fly from Cairns.

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

    According to our data, users have found Rex, Bonza, and Jetstar to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Cairns. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Rex flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($92). Bonza flights from Cairns to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast ($129). Jetstar flights from Cairns to Adelaide ($134).

  • 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 $2,944
    Fly from Cairns to Sydney starting at $3,120
    Fly from Cairns to Osaka Kansai Intl Airport starting at $3,504
    Fly from Cairns to Singapore starting at $3,753

  • 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 $21,553 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 May. 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 Sydney from $210 round trip
    Fly from Cairns to Melbourne from $231 round trip

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