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$174+ Cheap flights from Cairns

CNS — AKL
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 9/3

15:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$192

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 6/1

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$211

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 21/12

17:40-20:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$238

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 4/12

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$240
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CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 3/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 29/12

16:00-18:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Wed 17/3

11:40-16:05

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 13/12

06:00-13:40

1 stop6h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 7/12

06:00-13:40

1 stop6h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 4/1

11:40-19:40

1 stop7h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$286

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $747

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Brisbane (210 flights per day), Sydney (161 flights per day), and Melbourne (98 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $170
Port Moresby Jackson Fld
Port Moresby Jackson Fld
From $460

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at $170. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $170
Port Moresby Jackson Fld
Port Moresby Jackson Fld
From $460

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.

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

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
576 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Food

5.7

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
576 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
576 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Food

5.7

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as $287 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $793 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:
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