Cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns from $192
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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
The best prices from Canberra to Cairns are usually found in May or June, 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 20 January 2025.
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Cheapest flights from Canberra to CairnsExplore 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 20 January 2025.
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 20 January 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Mon 10/3
06:35-11:05
1 stop5h 30m
Cairns
Thu 13/3
11:45-18:10
1 stop5h 25m
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Wed 28/5
15:05-09:10
1 stop18h 05m
Cairns
Sat 31/5
09:20-15:40
1 stop6h 20m
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Mon 10/3
17:35-17:35
2 stops25h 00m
Cairns
Thu 13/3
06:00-17:00
1 stop10h 00m
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Wed 28/5
07:05-12:55
1 stop5h 50m
Cairns
Sat 31/5
06:45-13:55
2 stops7h 10m
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Mon 3/3
13:50-12:00
3 stops23h 10m
Cairns
Wed 5/3
12:45-13:10
3 stops23h 25m
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Mon 28/4
15:05-09:10
1 stop18h 05m
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Thu 20/2
10:00-23:15
1 stop14h 15m
CanberraCairns
CBR - CNS
CBRCNS
Canberra
Tue 15/4
06:00-15:50
3 stops9h 50m
Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Cairns
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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 17 January 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 $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 20 January 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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 9% 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 20 January 2025.
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Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
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Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
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Entertainment
Food
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Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Food
Crew
Reviews
Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Food
Crew
Reviews
Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
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