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Cheap Flights from South Pacific to Cairns

 
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Recent return flight deals from South Pacific to Cairns

Sat, 17 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:30BNE  Brisbane-CNS Cairns
2h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:10CNS  Cairns-BNE Brisbane
2h 10mdirect
$174Jetstar
Sat, 17 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:30BNE  Brisbane-CNS Cairns
2h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:10CNS  Cairns-BNE Brisbane
2h 10mdirect
$177Jetstar
Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:10 - 08:35BNE  Brisbane-CNS Cairns
2h 25mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 08:20CNS  Cairns-BNE Brisbane
2h 20mdirect
$190Virgin Australia
Sat, 20 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 - 14:00BNE  Brisbane-CNS Cairns
2h 25mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
14:40 - 17:00CNS  Cairns-BNE Brisbane
2h 20mdirect
$190Virgin Australia
Sat, 17 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:30BNE  Brisbane-CNS Cairns
2h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:15CNS  Cairns-BNE Brisbane
2h 15mdirect
$208Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 09:00BNE  Brisbane-CNS Cairns
2h 20mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:40 - 17:00CNS  Cairns-BNE Brisbane
2h 20mdirect
$212Multiple Airlines
Sat, 17 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
06:10 - 08:40BNE  Brisbane-CNS Cairns
2h 30mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
17:40 - 19:55CNS  Cairns-BNE Brisbane
2h 15mdirect
$439Qantas Airways
Wed, 30 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 08:30BNE  Brisbane-CNS Cairns
2h 25mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
17:40 - 20:00CNS  Cairns-BNE Brisbane
2h 20mdirect
$440Qantas Airways
Wed, 2 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
Airnorth Logo
08:05 - 15:30PER  Perth-CNS Cairns
5h 25m1 stop Alice Springs
Airnorth Logo
12:50 - 16:55CNS  Cairns-PER Perth
6h 05m1 stop Alice Springs
$543Airnorth
Fri, 12 Feb - Fri, 26 Feb
Airnorth Logo
08:05 - 15:30PER  Perth-CNS Cairns
5h 25m1 stop Alice Springs
Airnorth Logo
12:50 - 16:55CNS  Cairns-PER Perth
6h 05m1 stop Alice Springs
$615Airnorth
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February

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Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Brisbane to Cairns

Flights from South Pacific to Cairns: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from South Pacific to Cairns 
TimothyFlew with Jetstar-June 2026
Pack your own device, noise cancelling head phones, free water and a spine board to protect back from person behind,
AndrewFlew with Virgin Australia-June 2025
Save up and fly business. Sounds ridiculous,but if you are tall, it would be better.
Verified travelerFlew with Virgin Australia-Nov 2024
Bring a tablet, ear phones, charging cable and some snacks for when on the flight.

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  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Pacific to Cairns?

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from South Pacific to Cairns

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Pacific 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.
8.0
AirnorthOverall score based on 3 reviews
8.6Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
6.6Food
2.0Entertainment

They could have seated me in my original seat which was an isle They wedged me in the middle of two extremely large ladies who were friends. I couldn’t move, arm rests couldn’t be put down, their arms were over mine on either side It truly was an unacceptable situation. And on an over night fight extremely uncomfortable

New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.

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 !!

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

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.

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.

Small twin prop plane. Basic flight. Food was half a chicken & pesto sandwich. As the flight departed after 12pm alcohol was available. No on board entertainment. No wifi services.

I liked the refreshments as the flight was short and the free WiFi. The seats were comfortable.

Was disappointed that we couldn't use our lounge passes as the booking was a group booking.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

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).

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

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

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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