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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Cairns
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What is the cheapest flight to Cairns?
Brisbane to Cairns is the cheapest route at $192 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
Average and cheapest price for all return flights to Cairns from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.On average, a return flight from Australia to Cairns costs $364, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Brisbane average $265, while Maroochydore runs a bit higher at $278.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?
Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns at $386 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $419.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for flights to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, then takes the median of all values for each month.•January is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns with an average price of $311 return.
•July ($432) and June ($432) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?
Average price for all return flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.Evening flights to Cairns are the cheapest at $349 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $448.
What is a good deal for flights to Cairns?
Flights under $270 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Cairns at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Brisbane $217
•Maroochydore $224
•Coolangatta $234.
What are the most popular airlines flying to Cairns?
Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.Jetstar is the most popular airline flying to Cairns among KAYAK users, followed by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.
Which airline offers the most direct flights to Cairns?
Based on KAYAK flight schedule data, reflecting busyness trends for the next 3 months. Weekly flight counts are averages and may change as airline schedules are updated.Qantas Airways operates the most direct flights to Cairns, with an average of 137 per week. Jetstar follows with 89 weekly direct flights. 8 airlines fly direct to this destination.
How many direct flights to Cairns are there each day?
There are around 56 daily direct flights to Cairns. 49% depart in the morning, 34% in the afternoon, and 17% in the evening.
How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?
There are 387 direct flights to Cairns each week. Monday is the day with the most departures at 16%.
How many long-haul flights are there to Cairns each week?
Based on KAYAK data for the upcoming 3 months.No long-haul flights serve this destination.
How many cities have direct flights to Cairns?
Based on KAYAK data for the upcoming 3 months.20 cities have direct flights to Cairns. Brisbane has the most with 91 direct flights per week.
Key details for flights to Cairns
Low season | March |
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High season | September |
Cheapest flight | $101 |
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From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Cairns
Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!
Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!
Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.
It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻
Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻
All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected
Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change
Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.
On time and a quick flight and staff vert good
New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.
Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.
Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight
I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system
Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!
Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.
Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.
Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.
Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.
On time, lovely crew, economy-X seating worth the $ for the legroom. In flight entertainment not working, but I wasn’t going to use it anyway. Never had a bad Virgin experience.
Small twin prop plane. Basic flight. Food was half a chicken & pesto sandwich. As the flight departed after 12pm alcohol was available. No on board entertainment. No wifi services.
I liked the refreshments as the flight was short and the free WiFi. The seats were comfortable.
I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again
My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.
Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me
I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.
Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.
Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am
It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up
I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).
Everything was spot on until boarding time . Plane was late departing by 40 min… but then they couldn’t find a tug to push us out from the terminal… we sat around for another 20 min making us just over an hour late. Apart from being late everything else was fine !!!
Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.
Great. Seats are a little cramped with only a very small recline. Service was great. Food was fine.
Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.
Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.
Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.
Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport
Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times
My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁
Plane was late leaving darwin so we didn’t get home till 1130pm 2nd time in a fortnight that has happened. Hard when you have to work the next day