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Where can I fly from Cairns?Prices from CNS, departing Sat 7/12 and returning Sat 7/19

Book Cheap International Flights from Cairns

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns 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 international return flight deals from Cairns to anywhere

Mon, 1 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
Indonesia AirAsia Logo
07:00 - 09:40CNS-DPS
4h 40mdirect
Indonesia AirAsia Logo
23:30 - 06:10DPS-CNS
4h 40mdirect
$393Indonesia AirAsia
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Thu, 21 Aug - Fri, 5 Sep
Indonesia AirAsia Logo
07:00 - 09:55CNS-DPS
4h 55mdirect
Indonesia AirAsia Logo
23:45 - 06:35DPS-CNS
4h 50mdirect
$410Indonesia AirAsia
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Mon, 6 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Indonesia AirAsia Logo
07:15 - 10:10CNS-DPS
4h 55mdirect
Indonesia AirAsia Logo
23:45 - 06:35DPS-CNS
4h 50mdirect
$411Indonesia AirAsia
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Thu, 24 Jul - Tue, 29 Jul
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 09:50CNS-AKL
8h 55m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
19:50 - 10:40AKL-CNS
16h 50m1 stop
$594Jetstar
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Thu, 24 Jul - Tue, 29 Jul
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 09:50CNS-AKL
8h 55m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
19:50 - 10:40AKL-CNS
16h 50m1 stop
$596Jetstar
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Sat, 26 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 04:30CNS-AKL
20h 30m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:40 - 20:55AKL-CNS
16h 15m1 stop
$600Jetstar
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Mon, 1 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
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07:15 - 16:40CNS-SIN
11h 25m1 stop
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16:15 - 06:35SIN-CNS
12h 20m1 stop
Thu, 21 Aug - Fri, 22 Aug
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07:00 - 02:10CNS-SIN
21h 10m1 stop
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07:15 - 06:35SIN-CNS
21h 20m1 stop
Thu, 21 Aug - Fri, 22 Aug
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07:00 - 20:45CNS-SIN
15h 45m2 stops
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15:55 - 06:35SIN-CNS
12h 40m1 stop
Wed, 26 Nov - Sun, 21 Dec
Air Niugini Logo
07:00 - 20:15CNS-MNL
15h 15m1 stop
Air Niugini Logo
21:25 - 11:05MNL-CNS
11h 40m1 stop
$774Air Niugini
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Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Cairns

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns 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 domestic return flight deals from Cairns

Thu, 10 Jul - Thu, 17 Jul
Jetstar Logo
19:25 - 21:40CNS-OOL
2h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:15 - 18:45OOL-CNS
2h 30mdirect
$180Jetstar
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Mon, 28 Jul - Thu, 31 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
$187Jetstar
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Sun, 27 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug
Rex Logo
08:05 - 09:05CNS-TSV
1h 00mdirect
Rex Logo
10:05 - 11:10TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
$304Rex
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Thu, 7 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug
Rex Logo
16:10 - 17:10CNS-TSV
1h 00mdirect
Rex Logo
10:05 - 11:10TSV-CNS
1h 05mdirect
$309Rex
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Sun, 20 Jul - Mon, 21 Jul
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08:05 - 09:05CNS-TSV
1h 00mdirect
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21:20 - 08:25TSV-CNS
11h 05m1 stop
Wed, 23 Jul - Wed, 30 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 15:40CNS-AYQ
10h 10m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
16:25 - 23:35AYQ-CNS
6h 40m1 stop
$514Virgin Australia
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Wed, 23 Jul - Wed, 30 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 15:40CNS-AYQ
10h 10m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
16:25 - 23:35AYQ-CNS
6h 40m1 stop
$523Virgin Australia
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Wed, 16 Jul - Wed, 23 Jul
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06:00 - 13:40CNS-HTI
7h 40m1 stop
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15:20 - 22:50HTI-CNS
7h 30m1 stop
Fri, 8 Aug - Mon, 18 Aug
Airnorth Logo
16:00 - 19:00CNS-DRW
3h 30m1 stop
Airnorth Logo
08:00 - 12:00DRW-CNS
3h 30m1 stop
$603Airnorth
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Fri, 8 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
Airnorth Logo
16:00 - 19:00CNS-DRW
3h 30m1 stop
Airnorth Logo
07:20 - 11:20DRW-CNS
3h 30m1 stop
$605Airnorth
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Cairns

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Cairns?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Cairns.
Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Cairns is Melbourne (39% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Sydney Kingsford Smith (14%) and Darwin (12%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Cairns?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Cairns.
There are many international destinations you can fly to from Cairns. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Vancouver, Singapore and London.

What are the most popular countries to fly to from Cairns?

The most popular countries KAYAK users have searched for from Cairns along with the average round-trip price for the route clicked by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks.
Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular country to fly to from Cairns is Singapore (40% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Indonesia (25%) and Japan (11%).

Which cities can I fly to direct from Cairns?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Cairns. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Maroochydore, Melbourne, Townsville, Darwin and Brisbane. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Maroochydore at $119, while the most expensive was Darwin, at $460.

Which international cities can I fly to direct from Cairns?

There are many international destinations you can fly to direct from Cairns. The most popular international destinations from KAYAK users are Denpasar, Port Moresby, Tokyo, Singapore and Nadi. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Port Moresby at $248, while the most expensive was Singapore, at $1,179.

What is the longest direct flight from Cairns?

The longest direct flight you can take from Cairns is to Osaka, with a duration of 7h 30m. The next longest is Tokyo at 7h 25m, followed by a flight to Hong Kong at 7h 15m.

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FAQs for booking flights out of Cairns

  • What is Cairns also known as?

    Cairns Airport’s airport code is CNS. It can also be referred to as Cairns, Cairns Intl.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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 your destination 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?

    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 from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Cairns

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Cairns to the following destinations at these prices or less: Brisbane $143 one-way - $221 round-trip; Melbourne $138 one-way - $237 round-trip; Singapore $765 one-way - $1,292 round-trip

Top 5 airlines serving from Cairns to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to Worldwide? 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.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1302 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.7Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025HKG - SIN
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Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

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.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

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.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Flight was half an hour delayed and gate was changed only once but not very far. Weather was good so smooth flight. So all in all was a good flight on a Sunday.

Boarding was on time and orderly. Crew was efficient. Departure as scheduled. I did not order food.

The overall flight was okay. Aircraft was a bit run down like the toilets, seat and table. The worse was checking in and boarding. They had no priority for people with children (young infants and babies included) even when we requested. Unhelpful staff.

Flight was booked with a hacked credit card and flyer was allowed to board despite airline being advised. Shameful behaviour.

I did not book or take this flight. This was a fraudulent credit card purchase using my (now cancelled) card. Air Asia was advised that this was a fraudulent booking a week before the flight. If this service was allowed AirAsia is contributing to credit fraud. If they didn’t take that seriously how serious are they about protecting your details?

Due to very heavy rain in Jakarta which caused bad floods on the highways the captain kindly delayed the departure to allow many passengers to reach the plane with almost 2 hours delay. Otherwise the flight was smooth and uneventful. I was disappointed that given the long delays the passengers were not even treated to a free bottle of water. I had to buy a packet of salted peanuts and bottle of water since I missed lunch.

They don t offer even a glass of water need to buy a drink if you are tursty they can save money and timeby cancel the food offer for 1 hr fly both fly nobody buy and try sale on boad thinkthe we can buyduty free store

Compared with other LCC, Air Asia is a lot better

AirAsia is running a bait scam by listing a lot of flights to get as much booking as possible but ending up merging the flights to fill the seat. They will change the schedule as much as they would like. Just beware when booking their flights and if you are tight on schedule. Prepare to be disappointed.

We had an emergency seat to more comfortable and more leg room. It was good for a budget airline

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