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Cheap flights from Launceston to Cairns from $463

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LST — CNS
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Launceston to Cairns are usually found in February or June, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Launceston to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Launceston (LST) 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

$463

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$557
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Launceston to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($199 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Launceston to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Launceston to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 8/520:45LST - CNS
1 stop26h 20mJetstar
Thu 15/521:30CNS - LST
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$463
Thu 8/520:45LST - CNS
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/513:50CNS - LST
2 stops8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$546
Thu 8/506:30LST - CNS
2 stops12h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 15/506:00CNS - LST
2 stops10h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$740
Sat 19/406:10LST - CNS
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Tue 29/410:20CNS - LST
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/3$977

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Launceston 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.
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Launceston

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Depart

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Price

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Thu 8/5

20:45-23:05

1 stop26h 20m

Cairns

Thu 15/5

21:30-11:00

1 stop13h 30m

$463

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Thu 8/5

20:45-09:40

1 stop12h 55m

Cairns

Thu 15/5

13:50-22:00

2 stops8h 10m

$546

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Thu 8/5

06:30-19:20

2 stops12h 50m

Cairns

Thu 15/5

06:00-16:00

2 stops10h 00m

$740

LauncestonCairns

LST - CNS

LSTCNS

Launceston

Sat 19/4

06:10-12:25

1 stop6h 15m

Cairns

Tue 29/4

10:20-15:55

1 stop5h 35m

$977

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Launceston to Cairns

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Launceston to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Launceston to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Launceston to Cairns (average of $170). Flying from Launceston 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 LST to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Launceston 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 Launceston to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight at midday.

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

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $463. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, with the lowest prices starting at $740 and $977, respectively. These flights start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Launceston to Cairns (average of $170). Flying from Launceston 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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