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Where can I fly from Cairns?Prices from CNS, departing Sat 3/21 and returning Sat 3/28

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

Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Jetstar Logo
19:15 - 21:55
CNS
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DPS
4h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:10 - 05:45
DPS
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CNS
4h 35mdirect
$357Jetstar
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Jetstar Logo
19:15 - 21:55
CNS
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DPS
4h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:10 - 05:45
DPS
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CNS
4h 35mdirect
$377Jetstar
Sat, 21 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Jetstar Logo
19:15 - 21:55
CNS
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DPS
4h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:10 - 05:45
DPS
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CNS
4h 35mdirect
$388Jetstar
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 17:45
CNS
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AKL
8h 45m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
18:30 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
18h 10m
1 stop
$440Jetstar
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 26 May
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 17:45
CNS
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AKL
8h 45m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
18:30 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
18h 10m
1 stop
$442Jetstar
Sun, 10 May - Sun, 24 May
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 17:45
CNS
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AKL
8h 45m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
15h 50m
1 stop
$459Jetstar
Sun, 15 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 03:20
CNS
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SIN
33h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:50 - 05:45
SIN
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CNS
9h 55m
1 stop
$687Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 19:30
CNS
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SIN
26h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 05:30
SIN
-
CNS
10h 00m
1 stop
$720Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 10:15
CNS
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SIN
20h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 05:30
SIN
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CNS
10h 00m
1 stop
$769Multiple Airlines
Sun, 22 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 08:15
CNS
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BKK
28h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:30
BKK
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CNS
21h 10m
2 stops
$770Multiple 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

Wed, 4 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:15
CNS
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BNE
2h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 09:20
BNE
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CNS
2h 15mdirect
$183Jetstar
Thu, 26 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Jetstar Logo
09:55 - 12:05
CNS
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BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:30
BNE
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CNS
2h 30mdirect
$184Jetstar
Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Rex Logo
16:10 - 17:10
CNS
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TSV
1h 00mdirect
Rex Logo
18:00 - 19:05
TSV
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CNS
1h 05mdirect
$299Rex
Thu, 2 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
Rex Logo
16:10 - 17:10
CNS
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TSV
1h 00mdirect
Rex Logo
18:00 - 19:05
TSV
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CNS
1h 05mdirect
$311Rex
Fri, 14 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
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
$318Qantas Airways
Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 23:15
CNS
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AVV
6h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 08:20
AVV
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CNS
12h 25m
1 stop
$437Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 22:50
CNS
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AVV
6h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 18:25
AVV
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CNS
7h 55m
1 stop
$447Multiple Airlines
Wed, 8 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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
$511Virgin Australia
Fri, 3 Apr - Sun, 5 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
17:15 - 19:25
CNS
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DRW
2h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 10:00
DRW
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CNS
2h 30mdirect
$589Qantas Airways
Tue, 9 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
11:50 - 15:40
CNS
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AYQ
28h 20m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
16:25 - 09:50
AYQ
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CNS
16h 55m
1 stop
$672Virgin 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 (25% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (18%) and Brisbane (18%).

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 Tokyo, Christchurch and Port Moresby.

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 (41% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Papua New Guinea (17%) and Japan (14%).

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 $114, while the most expensive was Darwin, at $546.

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 Auckland at $507, while the most expensive was Tokyo, at $639.

What is the longest direct flight from Cairns?

The longest direct flight you can take from Cairns is to Tokyo, with a duration of 7h 35m. The next longest is Osaka at 7h 30m, followed by a flight to Hong Kong at 7h 20m.

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 Brisbane, costing $86. The next cheapest destinations were Coolangatta at $94 and Maroochydore at $97.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% 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 $113 one-way - $204 round-trip; Melbourne $124 one-way - $249 round-trip; Singapore $633 one-way - $957 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 1463 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.8Food
Airline reviews

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
AKL - SIN
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I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

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

Food was served to different people at different times and it wasn't clear why. The crew apologized for the wait. But it felt odd and inconsistent. They could use charging ports on each of the seats. Mine didn't have any. Also, they could've offered more snacks. It was a 12+ hour flight and no snacks were ever offered. Everything else was OK.

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

Best service airline. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly. Inflight entertainment system is good

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.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

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

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

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

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.

Flight on time. New plane. No entertainment screen just device. No offer of water. Didn’t order food.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

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.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

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