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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$412
Typical prices: $467-$581
Jetstar
Tue 11/8Fri 14/8
LST - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$196
Typical prices: $487-$613
Jetstar
Sat 29/8
LST - CNS • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $412 (return)
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Launceston and Cairns. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheap Flights from Launceston to Cairns (LST-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Launceston 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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Recent return flight deals from Launceston to Cairns

Tue, 11 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
Jetstar Logo
11:35 - 22:30
LST
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CNS
10h 55m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
19:10 - 09:10
CNS
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LST
14h 00m
1 stop
$412Jetstar
Tue, 11 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
06:10 - 13:00
LST
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CNS
6h 50m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
10:30 - 16:05
CNS
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LST
5h 35m
1 stop
$457Virgin Australia
Sat, 29 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
Jetstar Logo
20:20 - 20:50
LST
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CNS
24h 30m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
19:10 - 09:10
CNS
-
LST
14h 00m
1 stop
$462Jetstar
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Jetstar Logo
21:05 - 22:20
LST
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CNS
25h 15m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
19:10 - 09:10
CNS
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LST
14h 00m
1 stop
$478Jetstar
Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 20:15
LST
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CNS
10h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 09:10
CNS
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LST
13h 55m
1 stop
$481Multiple Airlines
Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 20:15
LST
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CNS
10h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 09:10
CNS
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LST
13h 55m
1 stop
$482Multiple Airlines
Sun, 4 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
13:05 - 19:10
LST
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CNS
7h 05m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 22:55
CNS
-
LST
10h 15m
1 stop
$505Virgin Australia
Sat, 1 Aug - Wed, 5 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
16:00 - 18:25
LST
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CNS
26h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
13:40 - 22:05
CNS
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LST
8h 25m
1 stop
$510Virgin Australia
Tue, 11 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:45 - 09:20
LST
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CNS
16h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 09:10
CNS
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LST
14h 00m
1 stop
$513Multiple Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:45 - 08:30
LST
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CNS
36h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:40 - 22:05
CNS
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LST
8h 25m
1 stop
$514Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Launceston to Cairns flights

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

How much is a return flight from Launceston 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 Launceston to Cairns departing in August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Launceston 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 Launceston to Cairns is May, where tickets cost $441 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $742 and $669 respectively.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$196
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Launceston to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Launceston to Cairns?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Launceston to Cairns was $196 for a one-way ticket and $412 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Launceston to Cairns?

    Launceston and Cairns are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Launceston from Launceston and will be arriving at Cairns.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Launceston to Cairns are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $498 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 $512 and an overall rating of 6.5.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Launceston 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 Launceston 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 Launceston with another airline.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Launceston 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 Launceston 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 464 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.5Comfort
6.4Food
6.4Entertainment
8.2Crew
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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.

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.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

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 was delayed by 45 minutes, but boarding, actual flight, and crew were great. However, there was Zero free food and only water, tea, or coffee to drink. Everything else was for sale. No onboard entertainment but it was a short flight.

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.

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.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

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

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

It may have been a result of earlier issues with a previous plane, causing delays, but the staff were not nearly as smiley as the previous Jetstar flight I was on. Also, they started boarding before the plane was empty...so we moved from one line into another line. They should have just waited until the plane was empty to avoid waiting in two lines.

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