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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from $760

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Canada to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canada (CA0) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,699

One-way from

$760
3/7-22/7
  • 3/7-22/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 39m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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6/3
  • 6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 50m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Canada to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canada to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Thu 3/717:25YVR - CNS
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/712:25CNS - YVR
2 stops28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,699
Sun 3/820:55YVR - CNS
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 25/811:55CNS - YVR
1 stop19h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$1,939
Thu 6/312:30YVR - CNS
1 stop28h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 13/312:00CNS - YVR
1 stop26h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/1$2,159
Sun 3/816:00YYZ - CNS
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/812:25CNS - YYZ
2 stops25h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,315
Mon 4/815:10YVR - CNS
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 24/806:00CNS - YVR
2 stops26h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,501
Mon 4/822:25YVR - CNS
1 stop21h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 25/813:40CNS - YVR
1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$2,587
Mon 4/823:20YVR - CNS
1 stop20h 50mAir Canada
Fri 29/806:00CNS - YVR
1 stop17h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 20/1$2,650
Sat 15/217:40YEG - CNS
2 stops47h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 22/212:00CNS - YEG
2 stops48h 36mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/1$2,767
Sun 3/809:00YYZ - CNS
2 stops35h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 25/811:55CNS - YYZ
2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$2,802
Mon 4/818:35YYZ - CNS
2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 24/806:00CNS - YYZ
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,892
Wed 30/417:15YUL - CNS
2 stops29h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/506:00CNS - YUL
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,897
Sat 28/618:30YYZ - CNS
2 stops32h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 14/713:40CNS - YYZ
2 stops30h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$3,059

Find flights from Canada to Cairns within your budget

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VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/7

17:25-11:25

2 stops25h 00m

Cairns

Tue 22/7

12:25-00:04

2 stops28h 39m

$1,699

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 18/5

20:55-10:45

1 stop20h 50m

Cairns

Sun 25/5

06:00-14:05

2 stops25h 05m

$1,968

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 6/3

12:30-10:30

1 stop28h 00m

Cairns

Thu 13/3

12:00-21:35

1 stop26h 35m

$2,159

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 30/6

22:25-10:45

2 stops46h 20m

Cairns

Mon 21/7

11:55-05:40

2 stops31h 45m

$2,676

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 15/2

17:40-10:30

2 stops47h 50m

Cairns

Sat 22/2

12:00-19:36

2 stops48h 36m

$2,767

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 30/4

17:15-12:25

2 stops29h 10m

Cairns

Wed 14/5

06:00-16:55

2 stops24h 55m

$2,897

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/7

22:25-16:45

1 stop25h 20m

Cairns

Wed 23/7

13:40-17:55

1 stop21h 15m

$3,005

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 28/6

18:30-16:45

2 stops32h 15m

Cairns

Mon 14/7

13:40-06:14

2 stops30h 34m

$3,059

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 30/6

08:00-13:10

2 stops39h 10m

Cairns

Mon 14/7

06:00-21:20

2 stops29h 20m

$3,070

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 17/2

00:35-10:30

1 stop42h 55m

Cairns

Tue 25/2

12:00-12:15

1 stop39h 15m

$3,078

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Best time to book a flight from Canada to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Canada to Cairns

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canada to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Canada to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 21 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand and United Airlines from Canada to Cairns have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Canada to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Canada.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,227. Users have also found prices from $1,274 and $2,790 on Air New Zealand and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose Vancouver Intl - Cairns, Toronto Pearson Intl - Cairns or Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Cairns when deciding on the best route from Canada to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Canada to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Canada to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Canada to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Canada to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Canada to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canada to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canada to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Canada to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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