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$228+ Cheap flights from Cairns

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. 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.
CNS — AKL
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 5/5

07:00-20:20

1 stop11h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

20:55-10:40

1 stop15h 45m

$684

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 4/5

21:40-16:25

1 stop16h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 11/5

06:55-10:40

Nonstop5h 45m

$690

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 7/5

07:00-13:55

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Thu 14/5

08:20-22:40

1 stop16h 20m

$710

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 7/5

07:00-20:20

1 stop11h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

20:55-10:40

1 stop15h 45m

$720

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 8/5

06:00-19:20

2 stops35h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 15/5

06:55-10:40

Nonstop5h 45m

$816

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 8/5

09:40-00:20

1 stop12h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

06:15-18:25

1 stop14h 10m

$820

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 8/5

09:40-00:20

1 stop12h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$823

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 6/5

19:10-00:10

2 stops27h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 13/5

06:55-10:40

Nonstop5h 45m

$846
Fastest return journey

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 5/5

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$858

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 6/5

14:50-05:30

1 stop12h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/5

06:15-13:40

1 stop9h 25m

$859

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of $314). Flying from Cairns in April will prove the most costly (average of $720). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Cairns?

For round-trip flights from Cairns you’ll fly on: Jetstar. This airline flies to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $615

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Brisbane (257 flights per day), Sydney (181 flights per day), and Melbourne (103 flights per day).

Christchurch
Christchurch
From $274
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $244
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $236

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Sydney Kingsford Smith, with prices starting at $236. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $236
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $244
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $274

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar from Cairns. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
533 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Food

5.7

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.1

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Rashmit,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Extremely bad . Their luggage policies are bad and confusing and the aim is to trap people. Even if you buy luggage and there is weight remaining in the checked baggage. They will not tell you and charge you an extremely hefty price at the gate with no regard. Then those bags will be held back and will not arrive along with the other bags . Then you wait 2 hours to file a complaint and they expect you to come back when ever THEY CAN FIND your bag . Very disappointing experience
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
533 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
533 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Food

5.7

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.1

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Rashmit,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Extremely bad . Their luggage policies are bad and confusing and the aim is to trap people. Even if you buy luggage and there is weight remaining in the checked baggage. They will not tell you and charge you an extremely hefty price at the gate with no regard. Then those bags will be held back and will not arrive along with the other bags . Then you wait 2 hours to file a complaint and they expect you to come back when ever THEY CAN FIND your bag . Very disappointing experience

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    The most popular destinations from Cairns this month are Brisbane, Sydney, Denpasar. The top year-round destinations include Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as $236 to Sydney (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $479 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Cairns?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Cairns are below:
    Fly from Cairns to Singapore starting at $4,581

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cairns is currently August; with April being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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