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Find cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns from $239

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Canberra to Cairns departing on 20/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Canberra to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Cairns (CBR-CNS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
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15:15 - 09:10CBR-CNS
17h 55m1 stop
06:00 - 15:40CNS-CBR
9h 40m1 stop
$515Jetstar
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Mon, 3 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
16:20 - 08:25CBR-CNS
16h 05m1 stop
09:45 - 14:35CNS-CBR
28h 50m1 stop
$563Jetstar
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Sat, 25 May - Sun, 2 Jun
16:20 - 08:25CBR-CNS
16h 05m1 stop
06:00 - 15:40CNS-CBR
9h 40m1 stop
$571Jetstar
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Wed, 3 Jul - Fri, 5 Jul
16:20 - 21:20CBR-CNS
5h 00m1 stop
20:50 - 14:40CNS-CBR
17h 50m2 stops
Mon, 3 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
06:45 - 20:10CBR-CNS
13h 25m2 stops
20:50 - 08:05CNS-CBR
11h 15m1 stop
$690Virgin Australia
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Sat, 25 May - Sun, 2 Jun
12:40 - 08:25CBR-CNS
19h 45m2 stops
06:00 - 15:40CNS-CBR
9h 40m1 stop
$723Jetstar
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Wed, 3 Jul - Fri, 5 Jul
15:15 - 23:55CBR-CNS
8h 40m2 stops
19:15 - 09:50CNS-CBR
14h 35m2 stops
$778Virgin Australia
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Mon, 3 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
15:15 - 09:15CBR-CNS
18h 00m2 stops
18:55 - 14:35CNS-CBR
19h 40m2 stops
$851Jetstar
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Sat, 25 May - Sun, 2 Jun
12:40 - 08:25CBR-CNS
19h 45m2 stops
18:55 - 12:05CNS-CBR
17h 10m2 stops
$864Jetstar
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Wed, 3 Jul - Fri, 5 Jul
15:15 - 09:15CBR-CNS
18h 00m2 stops
09:00 - 14:35CNS-CBR
29h 35m3 stops
$972Jetstar
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Sat, 25 May - Sun, 2 Jun

Flights from Canberra to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Canberra to Cairns?

The average price of all flights from Canberra to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Canberra to Cairns, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cairns, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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 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 August, where tickets cost $584 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, where the average cost of tickets is $745 and $649 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Canberra to Cairns, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Canberra to Cairns?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Cairns from Canberra were found on Virgin Australia ($239) and Jetstar ($241), and the lowest return tickets were found on Jetstar ($515) and Virgin Australia ($690).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Canberra and Cairns?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$239
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Canberra to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Canberra to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 $158 for a one-way ticket and $340 for a return.

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

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Canberra to Cairns flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Canberra to Cairns?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Canberra and Cairns.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Canberra to Cairns are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $635 and an overall rating of 7.7, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $851 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.

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Top 3 airlines serving 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.
7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 663 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.9Boarding
8.4Crew
6.8Food
6.8Entertainment
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024BNE - MEL
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

Flights delayed multiple times, travellers requests for updates ignored. Qantas continues to desatisfy travelling basics.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

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

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

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

Worst airline ever. No need to go into detail as everything is terrible. Do not do it - whatever the price.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Canberra to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/6Thu
1 stopVirgin Australia
17h 35mCBR-CNS
$239
27/5Mon
1 stopJetstar
16h 05mCBR-CNS
$241
13/5Mon
1 stopVirgin Australia
5h 05mCBR-CNS
$250
21/5Tue
1 stopVirgin Australia
5h 05mCBR-CNS
$301
14/5Tue
1 stop
7h 35mCBR-CNS
$304
21/5Tue
1 stopJetstar
5h 00mCBR-CNS
$306
20/6Thu
2 stopsVirgin Australia
8h 55mCBR-CNS
$316
27/5Mon
2 stopsJetstar
22h 35mCBR-CNS
$351
21/5Tue
2 stopsVirgin Australia
7h 05mCBR-CNS
$383
21/5Tue
3 stopsQantas Airways
13h 30mCBR-CNS
$1,972

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Last minute flights from Canberra to Cairns

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Canberra to Cairns that are departing in the next 10 days.
13/5Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
4h 50mCBR-CNS
16/5Thu
multi-stopVirgin Australia
4h 40mCNS-CBR
$504
13/5Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
4h 50mCBR-CNS
13/5Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
11h 15mCNS-CBR
$528
13/5Mon
multi-stop
4h 50mCBR-CNS
14/5Tue
multi-stop
9h 40mCNS-CBR
$560
13/5Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
8h 50mCBR-CNS
17/5Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
5h 10mCNS-CBR
$577
12/5Sun
multi-stopVirgin Australia
13h 50mCBR-CNS
15/5Wed
multi-stopVirgin Australia
13h 50mCNS-CBR
$586
12/5Sun
multi-stop
5h 05mCBR-CNS
14/5Tue
multi-stop
6h 20mCNS-CBR
$683
11/5Sat
multi-stopJetstar
16h 05mCBR-CNS
16/5Thu
multi-stopJetstar
27h 55mCNS-CBR
$849
10/5Fri
multi-stopJetstar
16h 05mCBR-CNS
16/5Thu
multi-stopJetstar
27h 55mCNS-CBR
$976
12/5Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
9h 40mCBR-CNS
16/5Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
11h 50mCNS-CBR
$994
12/5Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
9h 40mCBR-CNS
13/5Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
5h 45mCNS-CBR
$1,094

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Canberra - Cairns Flights

Departure:

Canberra (undefined)Australia

Destination:

Cairns (CNS)Australia

Return flight deals:

Cairns - Canberra

Cabin classes:

$1,085

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