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06:40 - 09:05OOL-CNS
2h 25mdirect
12:30 - 14:50CNS-OOL
2h 20mdirect
$191Jetstar
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Thu, 16 Jan - Fri, 24 Jan
06:00 - 08:20BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
20:35 - 22:45CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
$194Jetstar
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Sat, 18 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
14:15 - 16:40BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
06:00 - 08:20CNS-BNE
2h 20mdirect
$235Virgin Australia
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Tue, 7 Jan - Sat, 11 Jan
21:05 - 23:35BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
21:00 - 23:15CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
$238Virgin Australia
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Mon, 14 Apr - Mon, 21 Apr
18:00 - 19:05TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
08:05 - 09:05CNS-TSV
1h 00mdirect
$286Rex
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Thu, 23 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
10:05 - 11:10TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
08:05 - 09:05CNS-TSV
1h 00mdirect
$302Rex
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Sun, 12 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
20:25 - 22:45BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
18:45 - 21:00CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
$408Qantas Airways
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
20:25 - 22:45BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
18:45 - 21:00CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
$410Qantas Airways
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
05:45 - 11:30DRW-CNS
5h 15m2 stops
13:00 - 16:00CNS-DRW
3h 30m1 stop
$748Airnorth
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Fri, 17 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
05:45 - 11:30DRW-CNS
5h 15m2 stops
13:00 - 16:00CNS-DRW
3h 30m1 stop
$749Airnorth
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Fri, 17 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
06:40 - 09:05OOL-CNS
2h 25mdirect
$89Jetstar
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Mon, 13 Jan
06:40 - 09:05OOL-CNS
2h 25mdirect
$94Jetstar
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Sat, 1 Feb
08:35 - 11:00BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
$113Virgin Australia
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Tue, 18 Feb
06:10 - 08:35BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
$117Virgin Australia
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Mon, 13 Jan
18:00 - 19:05TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
$140Rex
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Thu, 6 Mar
10:05 - 11:10TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
$141Rex
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Sun, 6 Apr
13:05 - 14:00TSV-CNS
0h 55mdirect
$219Qantas Airways
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Wed, 1 Jan
14:45 - 16:50SYD-CNS
3h 05mdirect
$243Qantas Airways
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Thu, 6 Feb
07:30 - 11:30DRW-CNS
3h 30m1 stop
$391Airnorth
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Tue, 7 Jan
16:00 - 11:30DRW-CNS
19h 00m2 stops
$441Airnorth
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Thu, 13 Mar
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
19:55 - 00:20CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
Sat, 21 Dec - Wed, 25 Dec
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
07:35 - 12:00CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$364Jetstar
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Fri, 20 Dec - Fri, 27 Dec
17:00 - 23:15SYD-CNS
7h 15m1 stop
06:40 - 10:40CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
Fri, 20 Dec - Wed, 25 Dec
13:00 - 16:40SYD-CNS
4h 40m1 stop
14:40 - 20:40CNS-SYD
5h 00m1 stop
$394Virgin Australia
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Fri, 20 Dec - Sat, 21 Dec
09:00 - 14:00SYD-CNS
6h 00m1 stop
06:00 - 14:40CNS-SYD
7h 40m1 stop
$397Virgin Australia
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Fri, 20 Dec - Sat, 21 Dec
09:40 - 12:00BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
18:45 - 21:00CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
$605Qantas Airways
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Sat, 21 Dec - Sat, 21 Dec
16:45 - 19:35SYD-CNS
27h 50m2 stops
12:45 - 20:25CNS-SYD
6h 40m1 stop
$1,216Qantas Airways
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Sun, 22 Dec - Thu, 26 Dec
12:10 - 15:35DRW-CNS
26h 55m1 stop
13:00 - 17:05CNS-DRW
28h 35m2 stops
$1,786Airnorth
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Sun, 22 Dec - Sat, 4 Jan
12:10 - 15:35DRW-CNS
26h 55m1 stop
13:00 - 17:05CNS-DRW
28h 35m2 stops
$1,800Airnorth
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Sun, 22 Dec - Sat, 4 Jan
19:15 - 18:00SYD-CNS
23h 45m2 stops
20:30 - 18:05CNS-SYD
20h 35m2 stops
$4,794Air New Zealand
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Mon, 23 Dec - Sun, 29 Dec
06:40 - 09:05OOL-CNS
2h 25mdirect
12:30 - 14:50CNS-OOL
2h 20mdirect
$191Jetstar
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Thu, 16 Jan - Fri, 24 Jan
17:40 - 20:00BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
20:35 - 22:45CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
$195Jetstar
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Wed, 8 Jan - Wed, 15 Jan
17:40 - 20:00BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
17:20 - 19:40CNS-BNE
2h 20mdirect
Wed, 8 Jan - Sun, 12 Jan
08:50 - 11:15BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:40 - 17:00CNS-BNE
2h 20mdirect
Fri, 17 Jan - Mon, 20 Jan
14:15 - 16:40BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
06:00 - 08:20CNS-BNE
2h 20mdirect
$235Virgin Australia
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Tue, 7 Jan - Sat, 11 Jan
21:05 - 23:35BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
21:00 - 23:15CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
$238Virgin Australia
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Mon, 14 Apr - Mon, 21 Apr
18:00 - 19:05TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
08:05 - 09:05CNS-TSV
1h 00mdirect
$286Rex
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Thu, 23 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
10:05 - 11:10TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
08:05 - 09:05CNS-TSV
1h 00mdirect
$302Rex
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Sun, 12 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
20:25 - 22:45BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
18:45 - 21:00CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
$408Qantas Airways
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
20:25 - 22:45BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
18:45 - 21:00CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
$410Qantas Airways
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Australia is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $289, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of May, then departing from Australia during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $316.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from Australia. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $322. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $370. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cairns.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Australia to Cairns when you can find flight prices for as low as $317. Flying to Cairns in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $401 on average. Flights to Cairns from Australia at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?

We recommend purchasing flights from Australia to Cairns 60 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Cairns for $350.

Cheapest flights to Cairns

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM SYDNEYMay18% cheaperFlying from Sydney to Cairns costs on average just $289 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM SYDNEYDecember32% more expensiveIt costs about $464 for flights to Cairns from Sydney in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM SYDNEYDecember550% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Cairns from Sydney in December than any other month

Cheap Cairns flight deals and tips

Summary info about Cairns flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$89

Best Round-Trip Price

$191

Fastest flight time

2h 15m

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December
The best one-way flight price to Cairns from Australia in the last 72 hours is $89 (Coolangatta Gold Coast to Cairns).
The best round-trip flight price to Cairns from Australia in the last 72 hours is $191 (Coolangatta Gold Coast to Cairns).
The fastest flight to Cairns from Australia takes 2h 15m (Brisbane to Cairns).
December has the highest demand for flights to Cairns, with a 8% price increase on average.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Cairns

What is there to do in Cairns when it’s raining?

If you are planning a flight to Cairns and are looking to avoid the rain, you should avoid traveling during the months of January, February, and March. These months will typically see 5.1 inches or more of rain, meaning that rain is likely. If you do run into rain while in Cairns, there are still things to do and ways to enjoy your trip. Shopping centres like Cairns Central Shopping Centre are very popular destinations for those visiting the Cairns area. Cairns Central Shopping Centre is a great place to go if you’re looking to spend some time inside.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Cairns Airport?

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How old do you have to be to fly to Cairns Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Cairns Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


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Cheapest flight routes to Cairns

These routes have the cheapest flights to Cairns found by momondo users in Australia
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
BrisbaneCairns2h 15m$192
CoolangattaCairns2h 20m$195
MaroochydoreCairns2h 20m$206
SydneyCairns3h 00m$208
MelbourneCairns3h 15m$227
TownsvilleCairns0h 55m$286
AdelaideCairns3h 00m$343
NewcastleCairns4h 50m$360
LauncestonCairns11h 55m$419
HobartCairns10h 05m$446
BallinaCairns6h 55m$454
PerthCairns4h 10m$464
CanberraCairns5h 20m$484
YularaCairns2h 30m$533
DarwinCairns2h 25m$595
TamworthCairns13h 05m$754