Australia
AUD

HBA - CNS

$260 Find Cheap Flights from Hobart to Cairns – Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 17% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
$533
Typical prices: $492-$659
Virgin Australia
Sat 20/10Wed 31/10
HBA - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$260
Typical prices: $261-$361
Virgin Australia
Sat 6/1
HBA - CNS • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Hobart and Cairns. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
Insights
Insights
When to book
25 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
November
Cheapest • 14% price drop
July
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top stopover airports
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
Cheapest • Avg $564 (return)
Brisbane (BNE)
Shortest trip • 6h 14m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you enjoy your trip to Cairns!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Hobart to Cairns (HBA-CNS)

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

Recent return flight deals from Hobart to Cairns

Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
06:05 - 11:00HBA  Hobart-CNS Cairns
5h 55m1 stop Melbourne
Virgin Australia Logo
09:15 - 18:40CNS  Cairns-HBA Hobart
8h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$533Virgin Australia
Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
22:20 - 08:30HBA  Hobart-CNS Cairns
11h 10m1 stop Melbourne
Virgin Australia Logo
11:10 - 09:15CNS  Cairns-HBA Hobart
21h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$625Virgin Australia
Tue, 2 Feb - Wed, 3 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 23:05HBA  Hobart-CNS Cairns
9h 45m1 stop Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
11:45 - 23:30CNS  Cairns-HBA Hobart
10h 45m1 stop Melbourne
$625Virgin Australia
Tue, 2 Feb - Wed, 3 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 11:05HBA  Hobart-CNS Cairns
5h 45m1 stop Melbourne
Virgin Australia Logo
10:55 - 23:30CNS  Cairns-HBA Hobart
11h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Melbourne
$648Virgin Australia
Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
20:25 - 16:45HBA  Hobart-CNS Cairns
21h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
09:15 - 18:40CNS  Cairns-HBA Hobart
8h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$648Virgin Australia
Sun, 11 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
22:20 - 08:30HBA  Hobart-CNS Cairns
11h 10m1 stop Melbourne
Virgin Australia Logo
11:10 - 09:15CNS  Cairns-HBA Hobart
21h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$688Virgin Australia
Tue, 2 Feb - Wed, 3 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 11:05HBA  Hobart-CNS Cairns
5h 45m1 stop Melbourne
Virgin Australia Logo
11:45 - 23:30CNS  Cairns-HBA Hobart
10h 45m1 stop Melbourne
$714Virgin Australia
Tue, 2 Feb - Wed, 3 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 11:05HBA  Hobart-CNS Cairns
5h 45m1 stop Melbourne
Virgin Australia Logo
11:45 - 23:30CNS  Cairns-HBA Hobart
10h 45m1 stop Melbourne
$715Virgin Australia
Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 18:30HBA  Hobart-CNS Cairns
23h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Port Moresby Jackson Fld
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 09:20CNS  Cairns-HBA Hobart
19h 40m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Perth Melbourne
$3,386Multiple Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 18:30HBA  Hobart-CNS Cairns
23h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Port Moresby Jackson Fld
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 09:20CNS  Cairns-HBA Hobart
19h 40m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Perth Melbourne
$3,738Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Hobart to Cairns flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Hobart to Cairns with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Hobart to Cairns?

Return flights from Hobart to Cairns start at $533. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from $492 to $659. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $533 on Virgin Australia.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hobart to Cairns?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hobart to Cairns and is 4% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 13% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Hobart to Cairns at $490 return.
•July ($679) and August ($612) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 38% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Hobart to Cairns the cheapest?

Flights from Hobart to Cairns are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 45% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Find deals

Key details for Hobart to Cairns flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$260
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flights from Hobart to Cairns

When to book flights from Hobart to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobart to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price

Your Hobart to Cairns flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Hobart to Cairns?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Hobart to Cairns:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Hobart to Cairns?

    A direct flight from Hobart to Cairns takes 0h 00m, covering 4,648 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Hobart to Cairns?

    No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Hobart to Cairns flight?

    Return flights from Hobart to Cairns range from $492 to $659, with an average of $568 over the past 12 months. Anything below $492 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Hobart to Cairns flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of $568. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Hobart to Cairns changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $533 to $3,738. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Hobart to Cairns looking right now?

    One-way fares from Hobart to Cairns are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $343, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Bargain Car Rentals
    • East Coast Car Rentals
    • Simba Car Hire
    • Ace Rental Cars
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Hobart to Cairns?

    Flights from Hobart to Cairns usually depart from Hobart (HBA) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Hobart to Cairns pass through?

    One-stop flights from Hobart to Cairns most commonly connect through:

    • Melbourne (MEL) – 80% of one-stop connections
    • Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Brisbane (BNE) – 3% of one-stop connections

    Melbourne (MEL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Hobart to Cairns?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Hobart to Cairns route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $549 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $645, a difference of $96. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Hobart to Cairns?

    Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 14m, compared to 7h 30m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 8h 17m via Melbourne (MEL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Cairns?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cairns are Esplanade Lagoon, Reef Hotel Casino, and Cairns Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Hobart to Cairns flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $549 – about $96 less than Sunday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 45% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hobart to Cairns trip for November. Fares historically average $490 return in that month – typically $190 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cairns Airport.
    - Cairns Colonial Club Resort
    - Cairns Harbourside Hotel
    - Cairns Sheridan Hotel

More options for your flight from Hobart to Cairns

Complete your trip to Cairns with a hotel stay or car hire

Car hire in Cairns
Hotels in Cairns
Holidays in Cairns