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$90+ 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BRU
fev 25 — mar 41
ter 2/25
ter 3/4
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 fevereiro 20, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$61

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Good round-trip deal

$133 or less

Good one-way deal

$82 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Brisbane.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cairns (avg. price of $219).
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns (average round-trip price of $117).
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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 fevereiro 20, 2025.

qua 3/126:20 pmCNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
dom 3/166:00 amSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 2/19$134
ter 4/110:00 amCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
qua 4/23:55 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 2/19$156
sáb 3/13:45 pmCNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
dom 3/28:10 amSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/19$185
ter 4/110:00 amCNS - DPS
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
sex 4/412:55 amDPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 2/19$226
qui 3/277:00 amCNS - DPS
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
ter 4/18:20 pmDPS - CNS
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$239
ter 4/87:25 pmCNS - SYD
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
qui 4/106:30 amSYD - CNS
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$241
qui 6/57:15 amCNS - DPS
Nonstop4h 55mIndonesia AirAsia
sex 6/1311:50 pmDPS - CNS
Nonstop4h 45mIndonesia AirAsia
Deal found 2/19$268
qua 3/123:45 pmCNS - MEL
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
qua 3/198:30 amMEL - CNS
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/19$283
qui 4/104:35 pmCNS - MEL
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
sáb 4/126:40 amMEL - CNS
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$311
qui 3/275:20 pmCNS - DPS
2 stops23h 25mVirgin Australia
ter 4/111:05 pmDPS - CNS
2 stops22h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/18$587
seg 3/176:35 pmCNS - DPS
1 stop26h 30mSingapore Airlines
dom 3/239:45 pmDPS - CNS
1 stop17h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/20$604
seg 3/176:00 amCNS - DPS
2 stops16h 00mQantas Airways
dom 3/2310:05 pmDPS - CNS
1 stop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$703

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 fevereiro 20, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Bruxelles-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

sex 4/4

5:30 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sex 4/11

2:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$212

CairnsDenpasar

CNS - DPS

CNSDPS

Cairns

ter 4/1

10:00 am-7:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

sex 4/4

12:55 am-7:25 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$226

CairnsDenpasar

CNS - DPS

CNSDPS

Cairns

qui 3/27

7:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop4h 40m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

ter 4/1

8:20 pm-8:45 am

1 stop10h 25m

$239

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

ter 4/8

7:25 pm-7:30 am

1 stop12h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

qui 4/10

6:30 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 40m

$241

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

qui 4/10

11:00 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

sáb 4/12

6:40 am-6:45 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$242

CairnsDenpasar

CNS - DPS

CNSDPS

Cairns

qui 6/5

7:15 am-10:10 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

sex 6/13

11:50 pm-6:35 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$268

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

qua 3/12

3:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Melbourne

qua 3/19

8:30 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$283

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

qui 4/10

4:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Melbourne

sáb 4/12

6:40 am-6:45 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$311

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

ter 4/8

9:30 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

qui 4/10

7:20 am-6:45 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$426

CairnsDenpasar

CNS - DPS

CNSDPS

Cairns

qui 3/27

5:20 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

ter 4/1

11:05 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$587

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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 (261 flights per day), Sydney (148 flights per day), and Melbourne (101 flights per day).

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $61

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $68

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $77

Nadi

Nadi

From $144

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Coolangatta Gold Coast, with prices starting at $54. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Coolangatta Gold Coast

From $54

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $61

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $68

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $77

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Cairns. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Cairns travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on fevereiro 20, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sep 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sep 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sep 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sep 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
817 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sep 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,985 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Woei,Sep 2023

SIN - DXB

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

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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 fevereiro 20, 2025.

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

    This month, the top selected destinations from Cairns are Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Denpasar. 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 $54 to Coolangatta (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $650 to fly from Cairns.

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

    Over the past few days, we've found that Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Indonesia AirAsia have the cheapest prices from Cairns. Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($78), Jetstar flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($90), and Indonesia AirAsia flights from Cairns to Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai ($176).

  • 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 Singapore starting at $2,855

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