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Cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns from $369

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CNS
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Canberra to Cairns are usually found in March or June, 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$443

One-way from

$369

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$663
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 00m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 00m total
  • Canberra to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($34 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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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 15 April 2025.

Thu 8/512:40CBR - CNS
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Mon 12/521:30CNS - CBR
1 stop14h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/4$443
Thu 29/509:15CBR - CNS
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/606:00CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$485
Wed 23/706:20CBR - CNS
1 stop17h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 27/712:10CNS - CBR
1 stop9h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/4$546
Mon 19/508:35CBR - CNS
1 stop9h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 25/509:20CNS - CBR
1 stop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,941
Thu 8/513:45CBR - CNS
3 stops24h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/514:25CNS - CBR
3 stops21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/4$2,009

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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 15 April 2025.
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Cairns

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Depart

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CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Thu 8/5

12:40-23:05

1 stop10h 25m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

21:30-12:05

1 stop14h 35m

$443

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Thu 29/5

09:15-08:25

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Thu 5/6

06:00-15:50

1 stop9h 50m

$485

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 23/7

06:20-23:35

1 stop17h 15m

Cairns

Sun 27/7

12:10-21:35

1 stop9h 25m

$546

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 19/5

08:35-18:10

1 stop9h 35m

Cairns

Sun 25/5

09:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

$1,941

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Thu 8/5

13:45-13:45

3 stops24h 00m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

14:25-12:05

3 stops21h 40m

$2,009

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 30/4

12:40-20:40

1 stop8h 00m

$369

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 30/4

09:05-23:35

2 stops14h 30m

$504

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 30/4

13:35-13:35

3 stops24h 00m

$1,821

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/4

Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Cairns

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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 11 April 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $169). 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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
397 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
437 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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 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, Jetstar ($443), Virgin Australia ($671), and Qantas Airways ($1,941) offers the cheapest pricing from Canberra to Cairns. Jetstar is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $369 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 $504 and $1,821, 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.

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    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 $169). 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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