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Cheap flights from Cairns to Canberra from $536

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CBR
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Canberra

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra (CBR). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$536

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$611
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 10m total
  • Cairns to Canberra
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Canberra
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Canberra. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fri 7/309:15CNS - CBR
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/315:30CBR - CNS
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$536
Fri 7/318:20CNS - CBR
2 stops21h 40mJetstar
Tue 11/315:30CBR - CNS
1 stop18h 35mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$626
Fri 11/411:50CNS - CBR
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Fri 18/419:10CBR - CNS
1 stop21h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$627

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Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Canberra

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 7/3

09:15-17:50

1 stop7h 35m

Canberra

Tue 11/3

15:30-09:05

1 stop18h 35m

$536

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 7/3

18:20-17:00

2 stops21h 40m

Canberra

Tue 11/3

15:30-09:05

1 stop18h 35m

$626

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 11/4

11:50-18:30

1 stop6h 40m

Canberra

Fri 18/4

19:10-16:10

1 stop21h 00m

$627

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Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Canberra

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Canberra

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Canberra including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Canberra (average of $169). Flying from Cairns to Canberra in September is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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 CNS to CBR?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Canberra. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Cairns to Canberra, 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 10% versus a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Canberra by month

Plan your trip to Canberra by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Canberra ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Canberra when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Canberra by month

Plan your trip to Canberra by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Canberra, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Canberra. 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 Canberra. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Food

6.4

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Canberra, with prices starting at $626. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $627 round trip. These flights start at 3% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Canberra flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Canberra?

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Canberra (average of $169). Flying from Cairns to Canberra in September is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$393Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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