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Cheap flights from Newcastle to Cairns from $210

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NTL — CNS
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Newcastle Williamtown to Cairns are usually found in May or April, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Newcastle to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newcastle (NTL) 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.

Round-trip from

$375

One-way from

$210

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$539
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 17/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • Newcastle to Cairns
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 13/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 05m total
  • Newcastle to Cairns
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Newcastle to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newcastle to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Thu 28/815:30NTL - CNS
1 stop8h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 31/806:00CNS - NTL
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/1$368
Sat 1/307:50NTL - CNS
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/316:05CNS - NTL
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$399
Sun 2/221:15NTL - CNS
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Fri 14/306:00CNS - NTL
1 stop25h 15mJetstar
Deal found 19/1$410
Thu 28/806:00NTL - CNS
2 stops9h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 31/806:00CNS - NTL
2 stops14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,053

Find flights from Newcastle to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Newcastle 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 20 January 2025.

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NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Sat 17/5

11:20-16:10

1 stop4h 50m

Cairns

Sat 24/5

11:50-10:40

1 stop22h 50m

$375

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Sat 1/3

07:50-14:00

1 stop7h 10m

Cairns

Sat 1/3

16:05-08:15

1 stop15h 10m

$399

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Sun 2/2

21:15-09:05

1 stop12h 50m

Cairns

Fri 14/3

06:00-08:15

1 stop25h 15m

$410

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Sat 1/3

06:10-13:50

2 stops8h 40m

Cairns

Sat 1/3

18:45-15:55

2 stops20h 10m

$3,594

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Sun 13/4

15:30-23:35

1 stop8h 05m

$210

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Sun 13/4

16:00-23:35

2 stops7h 35m

$355

NewcastleCairns

NTL - CNS

NTLCNS

Newcastle Williamtown

Sun 13/4

16:00-12:55

3 stops44h 55m

$1,390

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Deals found on 19/1

Best time to book a flight from Newcastle to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Newcastle to Cairns

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Newcastle to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Newcastle to Cairns is 15 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Newcastle 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Newcastle to Cairns is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

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.
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.9
Good
485 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
824 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
435 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

6.6
Okay
468 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Newcastle to Cairns flight route?

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

    Virgin Australia, at $375, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newcastle to Cairns.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Virgin Australia is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newcastle to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Newcastle 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$237Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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