CNS - CBR

$291 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Canberra

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Canberra departing on 29/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$503
Overall average: $576
Jetstar
Fri 30/1Fri 6/2
CNS - CBR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$291
Typical prices: $292-$322
Virgin Australia
Mon 29/12
CNS - CBR • 1 stop
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Jetstar
Cheapest • from $493 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 6% price drop
September
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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Canberra (CNS-CBR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to Canberra that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Canberra

Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
Jetstar Logo
14:25 - 17:00
CNS
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CBR
25h 35m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
17:40 - 11:20
CBR
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CNS
18h 40m1 stop
$503Jetstar
Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
Jetstar Logo
14:25 - 17:00
CNS
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CBR
25h 35m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
17:40 - 11:20
CBR
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CNS
18h 40m1 stop
$509Jetstar
Thu, 19 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 07:35
CNS
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CBR
6h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
09:40 - 14:00
CBR
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CNS
5h 20m1 stop
$514Virgin Australia
Sat, 3 Jan - Fri, 9 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
11:45 - 18:15
CNS
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CBR
5h 30m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
19:10 - 23:05
CBR
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CNS
4h 55m1 stop
$547Virgin Australia
Thu, 19 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 07:35
CNS
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CBR
6h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
12:20 - 16:40
CBR
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CNS
5h 20m1 stop
$548Virgin Australia
Sat, 30 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 19:40
CNS
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CBR
13h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 23:20
CBR
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CNS
17h 00m1 stop
$553Virgin Australia
Wed, 4 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
17:20 - 23:15
CNS
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CBR
4h 55m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:35 - 11:05
CBR
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CNS
5h 30m1 stop
$555Virgin Australia
Tue, 30 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 13:40
CNS
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CBR
12h 45m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:35 - 11:05
CBR
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CNS
5h 30m1 stop
$601Virgin Australia
Tue, 5 May - Wed, 6 May
Virgin Australia Logo
09:20 - 18:30
CNS
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CBR
9h 10m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 13:10
CBR
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CNS
6h 50m1 stop
$610Virgin Australia
Thu, 19 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 07:35
CNS
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CBR
6h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
07:05 - 14:00
CBR
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CNS
7h 55m2 stops
$613Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to Canberra flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Canberra to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Canberra?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cairns to Canberra clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Canberra on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Cairns, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Canberra?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Canberra, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Canberra is February, where tickets cost $556 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $651 and $640 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$291
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cairns to Canberra

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Canberra based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Canberra

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Canberra?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Canberra was $291 for a one-way ticket and $503 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cairns to Canberra?

    When flying out of Cairns you will be using Cairns. You will be landing at Canberra, also known as Canberra.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Canberra?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cairns to Canberra, Virgin Australia or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairns to Canberra are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $595 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $447 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Canberra?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Canberra.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Canberra?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Canberra from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Canberra?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Canberra with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Canberra?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Canberra from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Cairns to Canberra

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairns to Canberra. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to Canberra? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 428 reviews
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
Airline reviews

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

6.0 GoodElio, Dec 2025
SYD - CBR
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It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

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