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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Canberra to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Canberra to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Canberra to Cairns

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Canberra to 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Canberra to Cairns

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Canberra to Cairns.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Canberra to Cairns flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Canberra to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Canberra to Cairns is March, where tickets cost $369 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $436 and $425 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canberra to Cairns?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Canberra to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Canberra to Cairns, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.

When to book flights from Canberra to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Canberra to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Canberra to Cairns

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Canberra and Cairns?

    A passport is not required to fly from Canberra to Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Canberra to Cairns?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Canberra to Cairns flight route.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Canberra 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 Canberra to 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 Cairns with an airline and back to Canberra with another airline. Booking your flights between Canberra and CNS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

Top airline flying from Canberra to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Canberra to Cairns? 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.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 400 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
8.2Crew
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Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

10.0 ExcellentLauren, Apr 2025SYD - ZQN
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Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Canberra to Cairns

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Cairns (CNS)
Canberra (CBR)

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