$94 Find Deals on Flights from Cairns

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Where can I fly from Cairns?Prices from CNS, departing Sun 7/5 and returning Sun 7/12

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent international return flight deals from Cairns to anywhere

Sun, 26 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 21:45
CNS
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DPS
4h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:00 - 05:30
DPS
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CNS
4h 30mdirect
$437Jetstar
Wed, 5 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 21:45
CNS
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DPS
4h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:00 - 05:30
DPS
-
CNS
4h 30mdirect
$468Jetstar
Sun, 26 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 21:45
CNS
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DPS
4h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:00 - 05:30
DPS
-
CNS
4h 30mdirect
$486Jetstar
Tue, 28 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 16:25
CNS
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AKL
8h 25m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:55 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
15h 45m
1 stop
$667Jetstar
Tue, 28 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 16:25
CNS
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AKL
8h 25m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:55 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
15h 45m
1 stop
$680Jetstar
Wed, 17 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun
Jetstar Logo
19:10 - 14:10
CNS
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AKL
17h 00m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:55 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
15h 45m
1 stop
$688Jetstar
Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Jetstar Logo
21:40 - 18:00
CNS
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SIN
22h 20m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
21:00 - 19:15
SIN
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CNS
20h 15m
1 stop
$778Jetstar
Wed, 22 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 19:30
CNS
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SIN
26h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:25 - 05:30
SIN
-
CNS
32h 05m
1 stop
$813Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 19:30
CNS
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SIN
26h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 20:50
SIN
-
CNS
21h 50m
1 stop
$816Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 05:00
CNS
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SGN
26h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 08:30
SGN
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CNS
19h 15m
1 stop
$838Multiple Airlines

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent domestic return flight deals from Cairns

Thu, 23 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:10
CNS
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BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:30
BNE
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CNS
2h 30mdirect
$179Jetstar
Thu, 23 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:10
CNS
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BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:30
BNE
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CNS
2h 30mdirect
$181Jetstar
Thu, 23 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:10
CNS
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BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:30
BNE
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CNS
2h 30mdirect
$182Jetstar
Sat, 27 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 07:40
CNS
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TSV
0h 55mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
18:35 - 19:35
TSV
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CNS
1h 00mdirect
$251Qantas Airways
Fri, 3 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
00:55 - 04:25
CNS
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MEL
3h 30mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
21:25 - 00:50
MEL
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CNS
3h 25mdirect
$256Virgin Australia
Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Rex Logo
08:05 - 09:05
CNS
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TSV
1h 00mdirect
Rex Logo
10:05 - 11:10
TSV
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CNS
1h 05mdirect
$308Rex
Sun, 12 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
Rex Logo
08:05 - 09:05
CNS
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TSV
1h 00mdirect
Rex Logo
09:15 - 10:20
TSV
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CNS
1h 05mdirect
$318Rex
Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
Airnorth Logo
12:50 - 16:55
CNS
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PER
6h 05m
1 stop
Airnorth Logo
08:05 - 15:30
PER
-
CNS
5h 25m
1 stop
$423Airnorth
Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
Airnorth Logo
12:50 - 16:55
CNS
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PER
6h 05m
1 stop
Airnorth Logo
08:05 - 15:30
PER
-
CNS
5h 25m
1 stop
$427Airnorth
Wed, 29 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
09:20 - 15:40
CNS
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AYQ
6h 50m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
16:25 - 23:20
AYQ
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CNS
6h 25m
1 stop
$493Virgin Australia
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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 Sydney Kingsford Smith (24% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (21%) and Brisbane (13%).

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 Singapore, Bangkok and New York.

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 (38% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Indonesia (24%) and Japan (12%).

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 $132, while the most expensive was Darwin, at $744.

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 Auckland, Denpasar, Tokyo and Osaka. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Denpasar at $277, while the most expensive was Osaka, at $631.

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 Singapore at 6h 25m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Cairns found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Coolangatta, costing $85. The next cheapest destinations were Brisbane at $90 and Sydney at $111.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$94
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cairns to Brisbane

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 $129 one-way - $231 round-trip; Melbourne $141 one-way - $260 round-trip; Singapore $876 one-way - $1,448 round-trip

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1532 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.1Entertainment
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
LAX - NRT
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Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

Kayak really screwed up by offloading the booking to a third party. They were completely inept and caused a bunch of toil. I will never use Kayak again.

Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

First time flying with Singapore airlines and I’ll give them two thumbs up 👍 👍

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

Airline should consider adding a small meal at the last leg of the flight, right now there is 7 hours of no meal break.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

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 !!

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

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

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.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

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.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

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