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Cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns from $200

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CNS
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Canberra to Cairns are usually found in May or January, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$484

One-way from

$200

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$678
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/1-22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Fri 20/1207:55CBR - CNS
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/112:30CNS - CBR
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$624
Sun 22/1207:55CBR - CNS
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/117:20CNS - CBR
1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/12$656
Wed 18/1218:45CBR - CNS
1 stop5h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 12/120:35CNS - CBR
1 stop11h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,276
Thu 19/1212:35CBR - CNS
2 stops20h 25mJetstar
Sun 12/118:20CNS - CBR
2 stops16h 40mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$1,572
Fri 20/1215:50CBR - CNS
3 stops20h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/112:45CNS - CBR
3 stops23h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$4,436

Find flights from Canberra to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra to Cairns 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 19 December 2024.

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CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 15/1

17:35-17:10

1 stop24h 35m

Cairns

Wed 22/1

20:35-17:00

1 stop19h 25m

$484

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 21/1

17:35-17:10

1 stop24h 35m

Cairns

Tue 28/1

17:20-17:00

1 stop22h 40m

$486

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Thu 23/1

19:05-08:35

2 stops14h 30m

Cairns

Tue 28/1

06:00-11:40

1 stop4h 40m

$675

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sun 2/2

06:30-12:00

2 stops6h 30m

Cairns

Sun 9/2

12:45-22:05

2 stops8h 20m

$1,449

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sun 16/2

15:50-11:45

3 stops20h 55m

Cairns

Thu 20/2

06:00-07:00

3 stops24h 00m

$2,319

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 4/2

15:30-09:05

1 stop18h 35m

$200

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Thu 6/3

17:35-23:15

1 stop6h 40m

$264

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 31/1

06:40-23:15

1 stop17h 35m

$360

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 3/3

10:30-18:00

2 stops8h 30m

$498

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 10/3

16:10-13:55

3 stops22h 45m

$1,189

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Deals found on 17/12

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Travel insights for flights from Canberra to Cairns

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Canberra to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Canberra to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Canberra 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

When flying from Canberra to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Canberra to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Canberra to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Canberra to Cairns flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 19 December 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
458 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
482 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Canberra to Cairns flight route?

    The Canberra to Cairns flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($484), Virgin Australia ($675), and Qantas Airways ($1,449) offers the cheapest pricing from Canberra to Cairns. Jetstar is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $200 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $360 and $498, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra 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 Canberra to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Canberra 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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JetstarCheapest$332Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$461Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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