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$223 Find Cheap Flights from Canberra to Cairns

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 10/5. 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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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 return 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.

Recent return flight deals from Canberra to Cairns

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Canberra to Cairns.
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Jetstar Logo
15:05 - 09:10CBR-CNS
18h 05m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 15:50CNS-CBR
9h 50m1 stop
$400Jetstar
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
Jetstar Logo
15:05 - 09:10CBR-CNS
18h 05m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 15:50CNS-CBR
9h 50m1 stop
$402Jetstar
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
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06:20 - 20:55CBR-CNS
14h 35m1 stop
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09:45 - 14:30CNS-CBR
28h 45m1 stop
Thu, 5 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
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15:05 - 09:10CBR-CNS
18h 05m1 stop
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09:45 - 18:05CNS-CBR
8h 20m2 stops
Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
15:35 - 23:35CBR-CNS
8h 00m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 18:30CNS-CBR
12h 30m1 stop
$622Virgin Australia
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Sun, 22 Jun - Fri, 27 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
15:35 - 23:35CBR-CNS
8h 00m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 21:45CNS-CBR
15h 45m1 stop
$625Virgin Australia
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Sun, 22 Jun - Fri, 27 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 20:55CBR-CNS
7h 20m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 13:10CNS-CBR
7h 10m2 stops
$991Qantas Airways
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Sat, 7 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:30 - 16:40CBR-CNS
7h 10m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:25 - 21:30CNS-CBR
7h 05m2 stops
$1,061Qantas Airways
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Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
13:35 - 10:45CBR-CNS
21h 10m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
14:25 - 13:05CNS-CBR
22h 40m3 stops
$2,144Air New Zealand
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Wed, 23 Jul - Tue, 29 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
06:05 - 22:50CBR-CNS
16h 45m3 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
15:35 - 12:05CNS-CBR
20h 30m3 stops
$2,322Air New Zealand
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for Canberra to Cairns flights

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 round-trip flights from Canberra to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Canberra to Cairns, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Canberra, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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 round-trip 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 March, where tickets cost $577 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $681 and $664 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Canberra to Cairns?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $484, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Canberra to Cairns, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$223
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive 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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $143 for a one-way ticket and $256 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, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Canberra and Cairns, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Canberra to Cairns are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $650 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $519 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • 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 airlines flying 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.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 398 reviews
7.5Comfort
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

10.0 ExcellentLauren, Apr 2025SYD - ZQN
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Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

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.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

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

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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