CNS - CBR

$215 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Canberra – Compare and Save

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 15/9. 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.
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Cheapest return fare
$444
Typical prices: $611-$799
Jetstar
Mon 17/8Tue 25/8
CNS - CBR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$215
Typical prices: $437-$495
Jetstar
Tue 15/9
CNS - CBR • 1 stop
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Jetstar
Cheapest • from $444 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cairns and Canberra. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Melbourne (MEL)
Cheapest • Avg $430 (return)
Brisbane (BNE)
Shortest trip • 4h 58m (one-way)
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 10% price drop
August
Most popular
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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Canberra

Mon, 17 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 12:05
CNS
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CBR
29h 05m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
16:20 - 17:10
CBR
-
CNS
24h 50m
1 stop
$444Jetstar
Tue, 11 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 22:30
CBR
-
CNS
9h 50m
1 stop
$469Jetstar
Tue, 4 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 20:50
CBR
-
CNS
8h 10m
1 stop
$531Jetstar
Thu, 13 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
11:50 - 18:30
CNS
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CBR
6h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
08:40 - 16:10
CBR
-
CNS
7h 30m
1 stop
$534Virgin Australia
Fri, 18 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
09:15 - 18:00
CNS
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CBR
7h 45m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
12:20 - 16:40
CBR
-
CNS
5h 20m
1 stop
$579Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 Jul - Mon, 13 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
21:00 - 13:15
CNS
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CBR
16h 15m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
08:10 - 20:20
CBR
-
CNS
12h 10m
1 stop
$607Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
21:00 - 07:25
CNS
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CBR
10h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 23:20
CBR
-
CNS
17h 00m
1 stop
$609Virgin Australia
Thu, 13 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:30
CNS
-
CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:40 - 08:30
CBR
-
CNS
13h 50m
2 stops
$622Multiple Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:10 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
6h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 22:25
CBR
-
CNS
11h 55m
2 stops
$624Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
21:00 - 22:25
CNS
-
CBR
25h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
19:10 - 08:40
CBR
-
CNS
13h 30m
1 stop
$637Virgin 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.

How much is a return flight from Cairns to Canberra?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cairns to Canberra departing in August.

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 January, where tickets cost $537 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $653 and $646 respectively.

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$215
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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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 $215 for a one-way ticket and $444 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.

  • 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 airline 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 462 reviews
6.4Entertainment
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
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Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

10.0 Excellentglenn, Mar 2026
OOL - SYD
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Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

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

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

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

I did not use the in flight entertainment, but the selection appeared to be decent. Take off was delayed, but otherwise the process was uneventful.

The level of incompetence of this airline is truly astounding.

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Easy process and no delays. Economy-X seats could do with some lumbar support and the padding in the seat pan was compressed so a little uncomfortable, but LOVE the legroom.

If it wasn’t delayed over 2 hours and then asked people to volunteer to go tomorrow.

I missed my flight and when trying to book another flight home the virgin staff were not very friendly and accommodating and it cost an arm and a leg. Also the reason for missed flight was a health hazard which for everyone on the flight I chose not to inconvenience everyone aboard and was told I could look into getting so of the cost refunded for the new flights but was told by virgin customer service I should of boarded the flight and caused everyone an unpleasant flight.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Cairns to Canberra

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cairns (CNS)
Canberra (CBR)