How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

The distance between Cairns Airport and the city centre of Cairns is 4 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

All flights to Cairns land at Cairns Airport. The airport code is CNS,and it can also be referred to as Cairns or Cairns Intl. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to 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 to Cairns. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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

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What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?

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How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?

Each week there are around 471 direct flights from within Canada to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Canada to 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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Thu, 18 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct

18:25 - 22:50YVR-CNS

35h 25m2 stops

12:40 - 14:30CNS-YVR

18h 50m1 stop

$1,798

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Wed, 17 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct

02:00 - 06:35YVR-CNS

35h 35m2 stops

07:15 - 19:20CNS-YVR

29h 05m2 stops

$2,028

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Wed, 30 Jul - Sun, 10 Aug

22:20 - 13:45YVR-CNS

22h 25m2 stops

13:40 - 00:04CNS-YVR

27h 24m2 stops

$2,171Qantas Airways

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Wed, 30 Jul - Sun, 10 Aug

08:45 - 18:00YVR-CNS

40h 15m2 stops

15:35 - 17:25CNS-YVR

42h 50m2 stops

$2,203Qantas Airways

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Fri, 8 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug

14:55 - 15:55YEG-CNS

33h 00m2 stops

06:00 - 21:40CNS-YEG

31h 40m2 stops

$2,406Air Canada

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Wed, 15 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct

23:20 - 14:10YVR-CNS

21h 50m1 stop

17:45 - 06:45CNS-YVR

30h 00m1 stop

$2,457Air Canada

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Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 16 Dec

20:50 - 14:55YUL-CNS

51h 05m2 stops

17:20 - 14:05CNS-YUL

35h 45m2 stops

$2,877Qatar Airways

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Tue, 16 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct

01:50 - 18:00YYZ-CNS

50h 10m2 stops

18:40 - 13:50CNS-YYZ

33h 10m2 stops

$3,390Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 16 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct

01:50 - 18:00YYZ-CNS

50h 10m2 stops

11:45 - 05:45CNS-YYZ

56h 00m2 stops

$3,404Cathay Pacific

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Wed, 17 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct

21:00 - 18:30YYZ-CNS

55h 30m3 stops

09:20 - 15:00CNS-YYZ

43h 40m2 stops

$5,693Qatar Airways

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cairns

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

How long is the flight to Cairns?

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Vancouver, which takes 24h 50m, Toronto, which takes 35h 16m, and Montreal, which takes 36h 00m.

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each day?

There are around 68 direct flights from within Canada to Cairns every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 10:00 the most common departure time and 55% of flights departing in the morning.

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High season	July

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.

How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?
The distance between Cairns Airport and the city centre of Cairns is 4 km.
What is the name of Cairns’s airport?
All flights to Cairns land at Cairns Airport. The airport code is CNS,and it can also be referred to as Cairns or Cairns Intl.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to 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 to Cairns.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to Cairns?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to 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 to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?
Each week there are around 471 direct flights from within Canada to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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How many direct flights to Cairns are there each day?

There are around 68 direct flights from within Canada to Cairns every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 10:00 the most common departure time and 55% of flights departing in the morning.

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How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

The distance between Cairns Airport and the city centre of Cairns is 4 km.

What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

All flights to Cairns land at Cairns Airport. The airport code is CNS,and it can also be referred to as Cairns or Cairns Intl.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to 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 to Cairns.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to Cairns?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to 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 to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?

Each week there are around 471 direct flights from within Canada to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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