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Cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns from $243

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CNS
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Canberra to Cairns are usually found in June or March, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$442

One-way from

$243

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$608
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 3/5-4/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 40m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 25m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 25 March 2025.

Sat 3/511:20CBR - CNS
1 stop9h 00mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/511:50CNS - CBR
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/3$442
Tue 29/412:40CBR - CNS
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Fri 9/521:30CNS - CBR
1 stop14h 35mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$484
Tue 20/506:20CBR - CNS
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/521:30CNS - CBR
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$485
Mon 7/706:00CBR - CNS
1 stop10h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 21/718:50CNS - CBR
1 stop13h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$813

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Canberra

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 3/5

11:20-20:20

1 stop9h 00m

Cairns

Sun 4/5

11:50-18:30

1 stop6h 40m

$442

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 29/4

12:40-23:05

1 stop10h 25m

Cairns

Fri 9/5

21:30-12:05

1 stop14h 35m

$484

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 20/5

06:20-11:10

1 stop4h 50m

Cairns

Tue 20/5

21:30-12:05

1 stop14h 35m

$485

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 7/7

06:00-16:40

1 stop10h 40m

Cairns

Mon 21/7

18:50-07:55

1 stop13h 05m

$813

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 26/4

12:40-23:05

1 stop10h 25m

$243

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 30/4

09:15-23:35

1 stop14h 20m

$248

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 30/4

13:05-20:55

2 stops7h 50m

$420

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canberra to Cairns

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 21 March 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $170). 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 25 March 2025.

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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the morning.

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 9 March 2025.

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 25 March 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this Canberra to Cairns flight route?

    The Canberra to Cairns flight path was viewed by 1 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, Virgin Australia ($442), Jetstar ($484), and Qantas Airways ($813) offers the cheapest pricing from Canberra to Cairns. Virgin Australia is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $243 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 $248 and $420, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $170). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Canberra to Cairns. 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 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$291Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$449Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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