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$80+ Cheap flights from Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BRU
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Cairns

Discover essential information about flights departing from Cairns, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Cairns airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$65

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns.
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Cheapest flights from Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

Tue 2/256:40 amCNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 2/263:35 pmSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/16$138
Tue 3/1811:45 amCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 3/306:05 amMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/15$160
Sat 2/89:45 amCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Fri 2/146:15 amMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 1/15$162
Thu 4/101:05 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/127:45 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$164
Mon 7/77:15 pmCNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 7/143:20 pmSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/15$181
Thu 2/136:00 amCNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/206:00 amSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$190
Mon 2/109:45 amCNS - DPS
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1911:30 pmDPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$260
Thu 2/139:45 amCNS - DPS
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Thu 2/208:20 pmDPS - CNS
1 stop10h 10mJetstar
Deal found 1/15$288
Sun 1/2612:45 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 2/49:45 amMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/14$319
Thu 2/1312:45 pmCNS - SYD
1 stop7h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 2/166:00 amSYD - CNS
1 stop7h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/16$343
Thu 2/1311:40 amCNS - DPS
2 stops35h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 2/203:50 pmDPS - CNS
2 stops21h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/15$604
Wed 2/57:35 amCNS - HNL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/198:15 amHNL - CNS
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$621

Find flights from Cairns within your budget

Find flights departing from Cairns that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on January 17, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Price

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 2/25

6:40 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/26

3:35 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$138

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 3/18

11:45 am-4:10 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 3/30

6:05 am-8:30 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$160

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sat 2/8

9:45 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 2/14

6:15 am-8:30 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$162

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 4/10

1:05 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 4/12

7:45 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$164

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 7/7

7:15 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/14

3:20 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$181

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 2/13

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/20

6:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$190

CairnsDenpasar

CNS - DPS

CNSDPS

Cairns

Mon 2/10

9:45 am-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Wed 2/19

11:30 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$260

CairnsDenpasar

CNS - DPS

CNSDPS

Cairns

Thu 2/13

9:45 am-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 2/20

8:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop10h 10m

$288

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sun 1/26

12:45 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 2/4

9:45 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$319

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 2/13

12:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/16

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$343

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Brisbane (256 flights per day), Sydney (215 flights per day), and Melbourne (137 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $65

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $72

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $79

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

From $120

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 $65. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $65

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $72

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Coolangatta Gold Coast

From $76

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $79

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Popular international destinations from Cairns

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Cairns. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

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

    This month, the top selected destinations from Cairns are Brisbane, Denpasar, Sydney. Throughout the year, Brisbane, Denpasar, Sydney are some of the top choices made by users flying from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as $65 to Sydney (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $903 to fly from Cairns.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Bonza, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia have the cheapest prices from Cairns. Bonza flights from Cairns to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast ($118), Jetstar flights from Cairns to Adelaide ($122), and Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($134).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Cairns?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Cairns we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Cairns to Sydney starting at $874
    Fly from Cairns to Singapore starting at $2,855

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