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$176+ Cheap flights from Cairns

CNS — AKL
28 Oct — 4 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 18/11

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 26/2

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$185

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 4/2

17:35-21:35

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$192
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CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Sat 10/10

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$192

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Thu 8/10

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$210

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 26/11

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$215

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 8/1

09:45-14:15

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Tue 6/10

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$226

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 26/11

09:45-14:15

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$226

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Sat 24/10

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$228

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of $648). Flying from Cairns in November will prove the most costly (average of $1,297). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Sydney (211 flights per day), Brisbane (190 flights per day), and Melbourne (161 flights per day).

Brisbane
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From $169
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $277
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Nadi
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Port Moresby Jackson Fld
From $458

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at $169. Explore other affordable destinations below.

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Brisbane
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Nadi
Nadi
From $234
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $277
Port Moresby Jackson Fld
Port Moresby Jackson Fld
From $458

When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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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, Melbourne Airport. The top year-round destinations include Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Sydney.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as $169 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $578 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 $4,714

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cairns is currently October; with November 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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