Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Newcastle

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Newcastle and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$165	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Newcastle is currently $165
Cheapest one-way flight	$83	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Newcastle is currently $83
Last-minute weekend getaway	$231	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Newcastle is currently $231
Cheapest business class flights	$709	Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Newcastle is currently $709

Fastest flight	2 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cairns to Newcastle takes 2 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Newcastle is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $150–225
November Most expensive	Typical prices: $205–300

Popular airlines from Cairns to Newcastle

Jetstar

Nonstop

from $165

Typical price: $170–330

20 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - SYD Every day

138 weekly connecting flights

CNS - NTL, SYD Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $192

Typical price: $225–315

17 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - SYD Every day

271 weekly connecting flights

CNS - NTL, SYD Every day
Qantas

Nonstop

from $341

Typical price: $360–540

8 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - SYD Every day

377 weekly connecting flights

CNS - NTL, SYD Every day
Fiji Airways

from $917

Typical price: $1,100–4,250

4 weekly connecting flights

CNS - SYD Every Thu, Sat
Air New Zealand

4 weekly connecting flights

CNS - SYD Every Tue, Sat
Air Niugini

from $1,969

Typical price: $960–5,600

3 weekly connecting flights

CNS - SYD Every Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Newcastle

Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 31 min 9 mi
Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 2 hr 13 min 78 mi
Tamworth Regional Airport (TMW)

Tamworth Australia 3 hr 38 min 139 mi
Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Sydney Australia 2 hr 21 min 88 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Newcastle

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Newcastle are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $150 to $225.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Newcastle recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Newcastle is $165, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Newcastle is $192, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Newcastle is $341, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Cairns to Newcastle is $917, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Air Niugini flight from Cairns to Newcastle is $1,969, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Newcastle starts at $165 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $83 and departs on Thu, Jun 25.

2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Newcastle.

Newcastle is warm year-round, and peak season is summer (Dec–Feb). Summer surf swells may be quite large, but during winter (Jun–Aug) the waves are more consistent. It's often hot and rainy Nov–Mar, when thunderstorms are possible. Popular events include the professional competition Surfest (Feb); the Jazz Festival (Aug); the carnival-style Mattara Festival (Sep–Oct), with rides, farm animals, and performances; and This Is Not Art (Oct), an event showcasing experimental styles of dance, music, and visual arts.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Newcastle.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to Newcastle really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to Newcastle.

In terms of nonstop flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 20 nonstop flights and 138 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) , Sydney Airport (SYD) .

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 8 nonstop flights and 377 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) , Sydney Airport (SYD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns to Newcastle are:

Virgin Australia offers 17 nonstop flights and 271 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) , Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Fiji Airways offers 4 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Air New Zealand offers 4 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Air Niugini offers 3 connecting flights per week. Air Niugini flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Newcastle.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Newcastle recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Newcastle is $165, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Newcastle is $192, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Newcastle is $341, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Cairns to Newcastle is $917, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Air Niugini flight from Cairns to Newcastle is $1,969, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 13.

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly direct from Cairns to Newcastle.

There are 20 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Newcastle per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Virgin Australia direct flights from Cairns to Newcastle per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Qantas direct flights from Cairns to Newcastle per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Newcastle at price $231 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly direct from Cairns to Newcastle.

There are 20 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Newcastle per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Virgin Australia direct flights from Cairns to Newcastle per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Qantas direct flights from Cairns to Newcastle per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Cairns to Newcastle on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairns and Newcastle start at $165 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Newcastle, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairns and Newcastle start at $709 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Newcastle start at $165 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14.

To book business class trips from Cairns to Newcastle, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairns and Newcastle starts at $231 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Newcastle at price $231 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Newcastle, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.