Find Cheap Flights from Launceston to Cairns

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$266	Jetstar 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 2 — Fri, May 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Launceston to Cairns is currently $266
Cheapest one-way flight	$133	Jetstar 1 stop 13 hr Wed, Apr 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Launceston to Cairns is currently $133
Last-minute weekend getaway	$337	Virgin Australia 1 stop 26 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Launceston to Cairns is currently $337
Cheapest business class flights	$1,075	Virgin Australia 1 stop 20 hr Sun, May 17 — Sat, May 23	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Launceston to Cairns is currently $1,075

Fastest flight	5 hr 20 min	The fastest flight with stops from Launceston to Cairns takes 5 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Launceston to Cairns is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $290–375
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $330–450

Popular airlines from Launceston to Cairns

Virgin Australia

from $326

Typical price: $325–420

156 weekly connecting flights

LST - CNS Every day
Jetstar

from $266

Typical price: $315–600

108 weekly connecting flights

LST - CNS Every day
Qantas

from $474

Typical price: $620–980

104 weekly connecting flights

LST - CNS Every day

Popular airports near Launceston

Launceston Airport (LST)

Launceston Australia 13 min 8 mi
Hobart International Airport (HBA)

Hobart Australia 2 hr 13 min 98 mi
Devonport Airport (DPO)

Devonport Australia 1 hr 7 min 41 mi
Burnie Airport (BWT)

Burnie Australia 1 hr 52 min 79 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Launceston to Cairns

The cheapest flights from Launceston to Cairns are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $290 to $375.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Launceston to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $266. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $133.

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

The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Launceston to Cairns is $326, flying from May 24 to May 30.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Launceston to Cairns is $266, flying from May 2 to May 8.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Launceston to Cairns is $474, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Launceston to Cairns starts at $266 from Sat, May 2 to Fri, May 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $133 and departs on Wed, Apr 29.

5 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Launceston to Cairns.

Winter (Jun–Aug) is when most people visit Cairns. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers, and whale-watching season is roughly Jun–Sep. Summer (Dec–Feb) can be hot and humid, and the monsoonal wet season is Nov–Apr.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Launceston to Cairns.
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 Launceston to 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 Launceston to Cairns.

In terms of flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 156 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Launceston Airport (LST) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Launceston to Cairns are:

Jetstar offers 108 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Launceston Airport (LST) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
Qantas offers 104 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Launceston Airport (LST) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Launceston to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $266. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $133.

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

The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Launceston to Cairns is $326, flying from May 24 to May 30.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Launceston to Cairns is $266, flying from May 2 to May 8.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Launceston to Cairns is $474, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 17.

No airline flies direct from Launceston to Cairns.

There are 156 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Launceston to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 108 Jetstar connecting flights from Launceston to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 104 Qantas connecting flights from Launceston to Cairns 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 Launceston and Cairns at price $337 is offered by Virgin Australia from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

No airline flies direct from Launceston to Cairns.

There are 156 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Launceston to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 108 Jetstar connecting flights from Launceston to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 104 Qantas connecting flights from Launceston to Cairns 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 no direct flights from Launceston to Cairns.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Launceston to Cairns, 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 Launceston and Cairns start at $1,075 from Sun, May 17 to Sat, May 23 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Launceston and Cairns start at $266 from Sat, May 2 to Fri, May 8.

To book business class trips from Launceston to Cairns, 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 Launceston and Cairns starts at $337 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Launceston and Cairns at price $337 is offered by Virgin Australia from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Launceston to Cairns, 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.