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Where can I fly from Cairns?Prices from CNS, departing Sat 2/21 and returning Sat 2/28

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

Recent international return flight deals from Cairns to anywhere

Sat, 14 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
Sat, 21 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
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
$373Jetstar
Mon, 9 Mar - Fri, 20 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
$375Jetstar
Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Jetstar Logo
09:45 - 00:15
CNS
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AKL
11h 30m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:55 - 10:55
AKL
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CNS
17h 00m
1 stop
$567Jetstar
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Jetstar Logo
09:45 - 00:15
CNS
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AKL
11h 30m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:35 - 20:55
AKL
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CNS
17h 20m
1 stop
$569Jetstar
Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Jetstar Logo
09:45 - 00:15
CNS
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AKL
11h 30m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:55 - 10:55
AKL
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CNS
17h 00m
1 stop
$591Jetstar
Sat, 14 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 12:05
CNS
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SIN
18h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:50 - 05:45
SIN
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CNS
9h 55m
1 stop
$699Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 09:55
CNS
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SIN
16h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:50 - 05:45
SIN
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CNS
9h 55m
1 stop
$715Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 22:55
CNS
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SIN
6h 20mdirect
Singapore Airlines Logo
08:45 - 17:20
SIN
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CNS
6h 35mdirect
$726Singapore Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Air Niugini Logo
12:15 - 20:15
CNS
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MNL
10h 00m
1 stop
Air Niugini Logo
21:25 - 11:15
MNL
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CNS
11h 50m
1 stop
$752Air Niugini

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

Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Jetstar Logo
14:25 - 16:40
CNS
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BNE
2h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 17:15
BNE
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CNS
2h 15mdirect
$179Jetstar
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 4 Feb
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:15
CNS
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BNE
2h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 17:15
BNE
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CNS
2h 15mdirect
$181Jetstar
Mon, 2 Feb - Fri, 6 Feb
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:15
CNS
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BNE
2h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
17:30 - 19:50
BNE
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CNS
2h 20mdirect
$185Jetstar
Tue, 3 Feb - Wed, 4 Feb
Jetstar Logo
09:45 - 12:00
CNS
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OOL
2h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:35 - 09:05
OOL
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CNS
2h 30mdirect
$206Jetstar
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 04:20
CNS
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MEL
3h 25mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
21:25 - 23:55
MEL
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CNS
3h 30mdirect
$249Virgin Australia
Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 04:20
CNS
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MEL
3h 25mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
21:25 - 23:55
MEL
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CNS
3h 30mdirect
$250Virgin Australia
Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Rex Logo
16:10 - 17:10
CNS
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TSV
1h 00mdirect
Rex Logo
10:05 - 11:10
TSV
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CNS
1h 05mdirect
$277Rex
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
$302Rex
Fri, 24 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:20
CNS
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AVV
8h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 09:20
AVV
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CNS
12h 25m
1 stop
$432Multiple Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Thu, 28 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:20 - 15:40
CNS
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AYQ
6h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:25 - 08:30
AYQ
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CNS
15h 35m
2 stops
$695Multiple Airlines
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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 (21% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Sydney Kingsford Smith (17%) and Brisbane (16%).

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 Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore and Denpasar.

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 (39% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Japan (14%) and Hong Kong (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 Horn Island, Melbourne, Townsville, Darwin and Brisbane. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Brisbane at $233, while the most expensive was Darwin, at $448.

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 and Osaka. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Port Moresby at $298, while the most expensive was Osaka, at $603.

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 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 Coolangatta, costing $90. The next cheapest destinations were Brisbane at $90 and Maroochydore at $92.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$98
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
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 $178 one-way - $221 round-trip; Melbourne $165 one-way - $241 round-trip; Singapore $662 one-way - $934 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.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1434 reviews
7.8Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
8.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentSuzanne, Jan 2026
SIN - SGN
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First time flying with Singapore airlines and I’ll give them two thumbs up 👍 👍

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.

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

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

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

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!

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.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

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

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.

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