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Cheap flights from Cairns to Australia from $89

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SYD
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$173

One-way from

$89

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$219 or less

Good one-way deal

$123 or less
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 29/5-2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Cairns to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Cairns to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 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 15 April 2025.

Sat 25/1011:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 3/1120:50BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/4$171
Wed 21/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 26/506:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 14/4$176
Sat 17/509:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 31/506:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 14/4$193
Wed 18/613:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/606:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$195
Sat 10/519:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 11/506:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 15/4$209
Wed 14/511:00CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Sun 18/519:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 14/4$223
Tue 2/916:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Tue 16/908:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/4$250
Thu 4/1209:15CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 9/1206:05MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/4$258
Mon 2/621:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/606:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$260
Sat 14/606:00CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/619:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$285
Sun 4/507:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 11/506:00ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 14/4$331
Thu 29/521:30CNS - OOL
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/606:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$359

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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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 29/5

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 2/6

10:40-13:10

Nonstop2h 30m

$173

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 21/5

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 26/5

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$176

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Sat 17/5

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 31/5

06:40-09:10

Nonstop2h 30m

$193

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 18/6

13:50-16:05

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 19/6

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$195

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 10/5

19:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

06:10-09:15

Nonstop3h 05m

$209

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Wed 14/5

11:00-14:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

19:45-23:05

Nonstop3h 20m

$223

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 2/9

16:35-19:30

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/9

08:10-11:25

Nonstop3h 15m

$250

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Mon 2/6

21:30-00:55

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

06:15-09:40

Nonstop3h 25m

$260

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 14/6

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/6

19:45-22:50

Nonstop3h 05m

$285

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sun 4/5

07:30-10:15

Nonstop3h 15m

Adelaide

Sun 11/5

06:00-09:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$331

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Australia

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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.

The most flights from CNS to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 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 15 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cairns to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
398 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
437 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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, 2,438 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 ($89), Virgin Australia ($90), and Qantas Airways ($220).

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

    Most travellers choose Cairns - Melbourne, Cairns - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Cairns - Brisbane 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: Air India (94%), Hawaiian Airlines (93%), Singapore Airlines (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Australia?

    On average you can expect to pay $535 for a flight from Cairns to Australia. The cheapest flight overall is $103 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Melbourne) is currently priced at $204.

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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 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$92Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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JetstarCheapest$133Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$141Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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BonzaCheapest$174Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$212Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$473Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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