$85 Find Deals on Flights from Cairns

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Where can I fly from Cairns?Prices from CNS, departing Wed 6/10 and returning Wed 6/17

Book Cheap International Flights from Cairns

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip international flight deals from Cairns to anywhere

Wed, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 16
Jetstar Logo
6:00 am - 8:00 pm
CNS
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BKK
17h 00m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
9:50 pm - 5:10 pm
BKK
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CNS
16h 20m
1 stop
$620Jetstar
Wed, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 16
Jetstar Logo
6:00 am - 8:00 pm
CNS
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BKK
17h 00m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
9:50 pm - 5:10 pm
BKK
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CNS
16h 20m
1 stop
$670Jetstar
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 18
Jetstar Logo
6:00 am - 8:00 pm
CNS
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BKK
17h 00m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
9:50 pm - 9:00 pm
BKK
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CNS
20h 10m
1 stop
$686Jetstar
Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 7:50 am
CNS
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HND
20h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 5:35 am
HND
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CNS
16h 00m
1 stop
$715Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 10:55 pm
CNS
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HND
35h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 5:35 am
HND
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CNS
16h 00m
1 stop
$718Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jun 19 - Thu, Jun 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 10:30 pm
CNS
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HND
11h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:20 am - 5:30 am
HND
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CNS
26h 10m
2 stops
$939Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 9
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 5:40 am
CNS
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DEL
15h 55m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 5:00 pm
DEL
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CNS
14h 35m
1 stop
$1,028Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 9
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 8:05 pm
CNS
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DEL
30h 20m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
DEL
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CNS
27h 30m
1 stop
$1,030Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 9
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 8:05 pm
CNS
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DEL
30h 20m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
DEL
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CNS
27h 30m
1 stop
$1,038Singapore Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Sun, Jul 19
Emirates Logo
5:00 pm - 7:25 pm
CNS
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BCN
34h 25m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
3:40 pm - 11:50 am
BCN
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CNS
60h 10m
2 stops
$1,403Emirates

Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Cairns

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip domestic flight deals from Cairns

Fri, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 10
Jetstar Logo
12:00 pm - 2:10 pm
CNS
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BNE
2h 10mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
6:00 am - 8:30 am
BNE
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CNS
2h 30mnonstop
$127Jetstar
Thu, May 21 - Sat, May 23
Jetstar Logo
6:00 am - 8:10 am
CNS
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BNE
2h 10mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
8:45 am - 11:15 am
BNE
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CNS
2h 30mnonstop
$128Jetstar
Mon, May 25 - Wed, May 27
Jetstar Logo
6:00 am - 8:10 am
CNS
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BNE
2h 10mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
6:00 am - 8:30 am
BNE
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CNS
2h 30mnonstop
$129Jetstar
Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 11
Jetstar Logo
6:45 am - 9:45 am
CNS
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SYD
3h 00mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
6:10 am - 9:20 am
SYD
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CNS
3h 10mnonstop
$138Jetstar
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
Jetstar Logo
3:35 pm - 6:30 pm
CNS
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SYD
2h 55mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
3:15 pm - 6:25 pm
SYD
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CNS
3h 10mnonstop
$145Jetstar
Thu, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 14
Jetstar Logo
7:10 pm - 10:05 pm
CNS
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SYD
2h 55mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
6:10 am - 9:20 am
SYD
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CNS
3h 10mnonstop
$161Jetstar
Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15
Jetstar Logo
9:10 pm - 12:30 am
CNS
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MEL
3h 20mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
7:15 pm - 10:40 pm
MEL
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CNS
3h 25mnonstop
$179Jetstar
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16
Jetstar Logo
9:40 pm - 1:00 am
CNS
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MEL
3h 20mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
6:25 am - 9:45 am
MEL
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CNS
3h 20mnonstop
$183Jetstar
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
Jetstar Logo
8:00 pm - 11:20 pm
CNS
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MEL
3h 20mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
7:15 pm - 10:40 pm
MEL
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CNS
3h 25mnonstop
$184Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Cairns

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Cairns?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Cairns.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Cairns is Sydney Kingsford Smith (53% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (37%) and Brisbane (11%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Cairns?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Cairns.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Cairns. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Seattle, Bogotá and Bangkok.

Which cities can I fly to direct from Cairns?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Cairns. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Brisbane at $117, while the most expensive was Melbourne, at $148.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Cairns found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Brisbane and cost $71. The next cheapest destinations were Sydney at $80 and Melbourne at $89.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
Flight from Cairns to Sydney

FAQs for booking flights out of Cairns

  • What is Cairns also known as?

    Cairns Airport’s airport code is CNS. It can also be referred to as Cairns, Cairns Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from 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 Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Cairns 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 Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to your destination with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from 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 from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular country to fly to from Cairns is New Zealand (47% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Indonesia (30%) and Fiji (23%).

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Cairns

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Cairns to the following destinations at these prices or less: Brisbane $127 one-way - $169 round-trip; Sydney $120 one-way - $254 round-trip

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Cairns to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to Worldwide? 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 451 reviews
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
7.5Comfort
Airline reviews

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

10.0 ExcellentSheila, Apr 2026
SYD - MEL
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There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight on time. New plane. No entertainment screen just device. No offer of water. Didn’t order food.

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