Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Brisbane.

How much are direct flights from Cairns?

On average, a one-way direct flight from Cairns will cost users approximately $461. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cairns, you can expect to pay around $540.

How long is a direct flight from Cairns?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 4h 55m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (4h 55m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (4h 55m).

What is the best time of year to fly direct from Cairns?

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, February offers travelers the most options.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight from Cairns is in July with an average price of $459. If you're looking to fly direct from Cairns in December, expect to pay the most, with an average price of $642. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight from Cairns is in July with an average price of $459. If you're looking to fly direct from Cairns in December, expect to pay the most, with an average price of $642. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

Direct flights from Cairns

Cheapest flights from Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 July 2025.

Tue 5/822:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Wed 13/807:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 6/7$432

Tue 19/811:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 26/807:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/7$906

Find direct flights from Cairns within your budget

Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 5/8

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 13/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$432

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 7/8

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/8

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$955

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 9/9

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$257

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 7/8

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$600

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 6/7

Best time to book a flight from Cairns

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Estimated return price

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to Cairns

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andJetstar from Cairns. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

457 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Related info for your journey

Where can you fly direct from Cairns?
Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Brisbane.
How much are direct flights from Cairns?
On average, a one-way direct flight from Cairns will cost users approximately $461. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cairns, you can expect to pay around $540.
How long is a direct flight from Cairns?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 4h 55m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (4h 55m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (4h 55m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct from Cairns?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, February offers travelers the most options.

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