CBR - CNS

$255 Find Cheap Flights from Canberra to Cairns – Compare and Save

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$483
Typical prices: $574-$721
Jetstar
Mon 7/9Wed 9/9
CBR - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$255
Typical prices: $298-$402
Jetstar
Wed 22/7
CBR - CNS • 1 stop
Top airlines
Jetstar
Cheapest • from $483 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Canberra and Cairns. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Melbourne (MEL)
Cheapest • Avg $581 (return)
Brisbane (BNE)
Shortest trip • 5h 13m (one-way)
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 10% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Canberra to Cairns (CBR-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Canberra 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Canberra to Cairns

Mon, 7 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 22:40
CBR
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CNS
10h 00m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 15:30
CNS
-
CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
$483Jetstar
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 09:05
CBR
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CNS
22h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:20 - 15:30
CNS
-
CBR
6h 10m
1 stop
$491Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Tue, 4 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:20 - 08:30
CBR
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CNS
16h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:30
CNS
-
CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
$499Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Tue, 4 Aug
Jetstar Logo
16:20 - 08:30
CBR
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CNS
16h 10m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 15:30
CNS
-
CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
$515Jetstar
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 22:30
CBR
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CNS
9h 50m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
$520Jetstar
Sun, 26 Jul - Tue, 25 Aug
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 22:40
CBR
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CNS
10h 00m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 12:05
CNS
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CBR
29h 05m
1 stop
$529Jetstar
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 09:05
CBR
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CNS
18h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 22:05
CNS
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CBR
5h 10m
1 stop
$535Multiple Airlines
Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 09:05
CBR
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CNS
22h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 18:30
CNS
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CBR
4h 35m
1 stop
$542Multiple Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:15 - 08:30
CBR
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CNS
16h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 19:40
CNS
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CBR
5h 45m
1 stop
$562Multiple Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:35 - 09:05
CBR
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CNS
15h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:20 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
6h 10m
1 stop
$565Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Canberra to Cairns flights

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

How much is a return flight from Canberra to Cairns?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Canberra to Cairns departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Canberra to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Canberra to Cairns is November, where tickets cost $527 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $654 and $640 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canberra to Cairns?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Canberra to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Canberra to Cairns, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$255
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
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FAQs for booking flights from Canberra to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Canberra to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Canberra to Cairns was $255 for a one-way ticket and $483 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Canberra to Cairns?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Canberra to Cairns, Virgin Australia or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Canberra to Cairns are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $596 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $532 and an overall rating of 6.5.

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

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Canberra to 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 Cairns with an airline and back to Canberra with another airline.

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

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Canberra to Cairns? 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 463 reviews
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
7.8Boarding
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
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Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

10.0 ExcellentAndrea, July 2026
MEL - OOL
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Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

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

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

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 !!

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.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

The flight between Canberra and Coolongatta passed very quickly and was comfortable. The crew were very efficient and helpful. The boarding process is a bit slow and not done by rows. Overall, Virgin does a fairly good job.

On time, lovely crew, economy-X seating worth the $ for the legroom. In flight entertainment not working, but I wasn’t going to use it anyway. Never had a bad Virgin experience.

Excellent experience. On time flights, clean planes and professional staff.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

Great. Seats are a little cramped with only a very small recline. Service was great. Food was fine.

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.

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

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

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

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

Plane was late leaving darwin so we didn’t get home till 1130pm 2nd time in a fortnight that has happened. Hard when you have to work the next day

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Other airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Canberra to Cairns according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.
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