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Cheapest return flight
$749
Typical prices: $741-$847
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Tue 4/12Thu 20/12
TMW - CNS • 1 stop
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 14% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
Cheapest • Avg $785 (return)
Brisbane (BNE)
Shortest trip • 5h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tamworth to Cairns (TMW-CNS)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Tamworth to Cairns

Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
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06:30 - 13:30TMW  Tamworth-CNS Cairns
8h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:40 - 13:10CNS  Cairns-TMW Tamworth
5h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$749Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
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13:35 - 23:05TMW  Tamworth-CNS Cairns
10h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
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06:40 - 16:20CNS  Cairns-TMW Tamworth
8h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$862Multiple Airlines
Mon, 12 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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16:50 - 08:20TMW  Tamworth-CNS Cairns
16h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:45 - 20:10CNS  Cairns-TMW Tamworth
12h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$865Multiple Airlines
Mon, 12 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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13:35 - 20:15TMW  Tamworth-CNS Cairns
7h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:00 - 20:10CNS  Cairns-TMW Tamworth
13h 10m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith
$945Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
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13:35 - 22:40TMW  Tamworth-CNS Cairns
10h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
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06:00 - 20:10CNS  Cairns-TMW Tamworth
13h 10m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith
$992Qantas Airways
Mon, 12 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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16:50 - 10:35TMW  Tamworth-CNS Cairns
18h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
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06:00 - 20:10CNS  Cairns-TMW Tamworth
13h 10m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,120Qantas Airways
Mon, 12 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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16:50 - 22:45TMW  Tamworth-CNS Cairns
6h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
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12:50 - 09:25CNS  Cairns-TMW Tamworth
19h 35m3 stops Alice Springs Perth Sydney Kingsford Smith
$3,822Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Tamworth to Cairns flights

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Tamworth to Cairns?

Qantas Airways ($992) offered the cheapest return ticket from Tamworth to Cairns in the last 5 days.

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Key details for Tamworth to Cairns flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$749
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Tamworth to Cairns

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

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Tamworth to Cairns.

  • How long is a flight from Tamworth to Cairns?

    There are currently no direct flights available from Tamworth to Cairns. Flights with 1 stopover take between 5h 29m and 7h 10m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tamworth 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 Tamworth to Cairns flight?

    Return flights from Tamworth to Cairns range from $741 to $847, with an average of $805 over the past 12 months. Anything below $741 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Tamworth 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 $749 to $3,822. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 Tamworth to Cairns?

    Flights from Tamworth to Cairns usually depart from Tamworth (TMW) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).

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

    Connecting flights from Tamworth to Cairns most commonly pass through:

    • Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 88% of one-stop connections
    • Brisbane (BNE) – 13% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 101% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Tamworth to Cairns route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $695 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $881, a difference of $186. 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 Tamworth to Cairns?

    Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 29m, compared to 7h 10m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

  • 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.

  • Which airlines fly more sustainably from Tamworth to Cairns?

    Qantas, Jetstar, Link Airways and Virgin Australia offer eco-friendly travel from Tamworth to Cairns. The airlines engage in carbon offsetting and have fuel-efficient aeroplanes that use sustainable fuels, reducing carbon emissions while plying this route. Link Airways and Qantas emit about 46% less carbon from Tamworth to Cairns against the average emission of roughly 538 kg.

  • Which airlines offer accessibility services from Tamworth to Cairns?

    Consider flying Virgin Australia from Tamworth to Cairns, offering wheelchair assistance to passengers with limited mobility. The airline offers special seating for the visually impaired and passengers with reduced mobility. Virgin Australia also provides visual cues and written communication for the hard of hearing and information in Braille format for the visually impaired. They offer communication support for passengers with speech difficulties too.

Your guide to booking Tamworth 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 Wednesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $695 – about $186 less than Thursday (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tamworth to Cairns trip for January. Fares historically average $695 return in that month – typically $186 less than the most expensive month, which is October (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
  • Regional Express (REX) Airlines offers seat selection options to passengers flying from Tamworth Regional Airport (TMW) to Cairns. You can select and reserve a seat based on your preference, including an aisle seat for easy access to lavatories or a window seat with an outside view. If you are flying with family from Tamworth to Cairns, REX offers a family seat section where you can sit together.
  • Cairns Airport (CNS) is a hub for QantasLink and Skytrans Airlines and a focus city for Jetstar. By these airlines, you can easily connect to various domestic and international destinations, including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Townsville. Since flights from Tamworth to Cairns have stopovers, you can enjoy luggage transfer services by QantasLink and Skytrans Airlines.
  • Consider flying business class on Qantas. The airline’s business class features services and amenities like lie-flat beds, access to Cairns Airport Qantas Club Lounge, priority boarding and check-in, upgraded dining options, increased luggage allowance and enhanced in-flight services. If you have an Economy ticket but are a frequent flyer on Qantas, you can upgrade to business class using your miles to enjoy the premium services.

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