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Cheap flights from Cairns to Australia from $97

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SYD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$185

One-way from

$97

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$317

Good round-trip deal

$185 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/3-27/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Cairns to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Cairns to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 20/306:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 27/308:50BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$185
Wed 12/306:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 19/306:00SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 19/2$204
Fri 28/306:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/418:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$212
Wed 26/207:35CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Wed 5/306:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
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 6/419:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple 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
Fri 4/409:10CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 7/406:00ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$328
Sat 22/318:20CNS - AVV
1 stop12h 15mJetstar
Wed 26/308:10AVV - CNS
1 stop6h 20mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$339
Fri 21/211:45CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 27/206:05MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$359
Wed 2/409:20CNS - SYD
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
Sat 5/411:00SYD - CNS
1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/2$370
Wed 21/506:45CNS - AVV
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/520:40AVV - CNS
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$404

Find flights from Cairns to Australia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Australia 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 20/3

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 27/3

08:50-11:15

Nonstop2h 25m

$185

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

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Fri 4/4

09:10-12:55

Nonstop3h 15m

Adelaide

Mon 7/4

06:00-09:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$328

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

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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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Australia

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Australia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Australia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Cairns to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Cairns to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Australia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from CNS to AU0 are scheduled on a Thursday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cairns to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Rex, Emirates and Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
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Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

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

Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

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

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

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

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

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

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Australia?

    If you book a flight to Australia from Cairns, you will be flying from Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Australia flight route?

    Within the past month, 2,681 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Australia.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cairns to Australia are Jetstar ($97), Virgin Australia ($119), and Rex ($140).

  • What are the most popular routes from Cairns to Australia?

    Most travellers choose Cairns - Melbourne, Cairns - Brisbane or Cairns - Melbourne Avalon when deciding on the best route from Cairns to Australia.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Australia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Australia on time: ANA (83%), Emirates (82%), Air New Zealand (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Australia?

    On average you can expect to pay $358 for a flight from Cairns to Australia. The cheapest flight overall is $103 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Melbourne) is currently priced at $229.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Cairns to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Cairns to Australia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$91Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$132Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$136Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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BonzaCheapest$172Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$210Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$468Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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