Cheap flights from Cairns

Popular trips from Cairns

  1. Sydney
    $161
    Mar 7 — Mar 14
    Nonstop 3 hr Jetstar
  2. Paris
    $1,233
    Mar 15 — Mar 23
    2 stops 33 hr 50 min Emirates, Qantas
  3. Singapore
    $599
    Mar 15 — Mar 22
    Nonstop 6 hr 20 min Singapore Airlines
  4. New York
    $1,330
    Mar 5 — Mar 11
    2 stops 66 hr 55 min Alaska, Fiji Airways
  5. London
    $1,253
    Mar 2 — Mar 11
    2 stops 40 hr 20 min Emirates, Qantas
  6. Tokyo
    $437
    Jun 14 — Jun 23
    Nonstop 7 hr 25 min Jetstar

Find cheap flights from Cairns to anywhere

Popular airlines with direct flights from Cairns

  • Jetstar
    Fly from Cairns (CNS)
    • Sydney
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 55 min +
    • Melbourne
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 25 min +
    • Brisbane
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Adelaide
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 15 min +
    • Tokyo
      Direct flights every day
      7 hr 25 min +
  • Qantas
    Fly from Cairns (CNS)
    • Brisbane
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Townsville City
      Direct flights every day
      55 min +
    • Horn Island
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +
    • Weipa Town
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Darwin
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
  • Smartlynx Australia
    Fly from Cairns (CNS)
    • Bamaga
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
    • Kowanyama
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Lockhart River
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Proserpine
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Aurukun
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Fri
      1 hr 35 min +
  • Hinterland Aviation
    Fly from Cairns (CNS)
    • Cooktown
      Direct flights every day
      45 min +
    • Kowanyama
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
      1 hr 45 min +
    • Lockhart River
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
      2 hr +
    • Coen
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
      1 hr 45 min +
    • Pormpuraaw
      Direct flights every Wed, Thu, Fri
      1 hr 55 min +
  • Rex
    Fly from Cairns (CNS)
    • Normanton
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Mount Isa City
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Townsville City
      Direct flights every Tue, Thu, Sun
      1 hr +
    • Mornington Island
      Direct flights every Fri
      1 hr 45 min +
  • Virgin Australia
    Fly from Cairns (CNS)
    • Brisbane
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 15 min +
    • Sydney
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 55 min +
    • Melbourne
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 30 min +
    • Adelaide
      Direct flights every Tue, Thu, Sat
      3 hr 25 min +

Popular airports near Cairns

  • Cairns Airport (CNS)
    Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
  • Townsville Airport (TSV)
    Townsville City Australia 4 hr 6 min 173 mi
  • Cooktown Airport (CTN)
    Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns 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.

In terms of direct flights, Jetstar is the most popular, flying directly to 12 cities. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns are Qantas, Smartlynx Australia, Hinterland Aviation, Rex, Virgin Australia.
  • Qantas flies directly to 8 cities. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) .
  • Smartlynx Australia flies directly to 6 cities. Smartlynx Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) .
  • Hinterland Aviation flies directly to 5 cities. Hinterland Aviation flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) .
  • Rex flies directly to 4 cities. Rex flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) .
  • Virgin Australia flies directly to 4 cities. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) .
  • Jetstar offers direct flights from Cairns to 12 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Tokyo.
  • Qantas offers direct flights from Cairns to 8 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Brisbane, Townsville City, Horn Island, Weipa Town and Darwin.
  • Smartlynx Australia offers direct flights from Cairns to 6 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Bamaga, Kowanyama, Lockhart River, Proserpine and Aurukun.
  • Hinterland Aviation offers direct flights from Cairns to 5 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Cooktown, Kowanyama, Lockhart River, Coen and Pormpuraaw.
  • Rex offers direct flights from Cairns to 4 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Normanton, Mount Isa City, Townsville City and Mornington Island.
  • Virgin Australia offers direct flights from Cairns to 4 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Some popular flight destinations from Cairns are Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, London, Perth and Adelaide.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Cairns to Sydney starting at $161 for Mar 7 - Mar 14, round trips from Cairns to Paris starting at $1,233 for Mar 15 - Mar 23, and cheap flights from Cairns to Singapore starting at $599 for Mar 15 - Mar 22. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world .
Cairns is served by only one major airport: Cairns Airport, 2 mi away from the city center.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
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