Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Canberra (CNS - CBR)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$350	Jetstar 1 stop 10 hr Thu, May 21 — Sat, May 30	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Canberra is currently $350
Cheapest one-way flight	$175	Jetstar 1 stop 10 hr Thu, May 21	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Canberra is currently $175
Last-minute weekend getaway	$373	Virgin Australia 1 stop 29 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Canberra is currently $373
Cheapest business class flights	$1,074	Qantas 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Jul 31 — Sat, Aug 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Canberra is currently $1,074

Fastest flight	4 hr 35 min	The fastest flight with stops from Cairns to Canberra takes 4 hr 35 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 Cairns to Canberra is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $355–450
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $395–470

Popular airlines from Cairns to Canberra

Qantas

from $486

Typical price: $630–920

202 weekly connecting flights

CNS - CBR Every day
Virgin Australia

from $416

Typical price: $395–455

195 weekly connecting flights

CNS - CBR Every day
Jetstar

from $350

Typical price: $390–670

21 weekly connecting flights

CNS - CBR Every day

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 Canberra

Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 13 min 4 mi
Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 2 hr 51 min 148 mi
Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)

Wagga Wagga Australia 2 hr 42 min 94 mi
Moruya Airport (MYA)

Moruya Australia 2 hr 17 min 71 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Canberra

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Canberra are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $355 to $450.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Canberra recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $350. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $175.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Canberra is $486, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 7.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Canberra is $416, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 10.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Canberra is $350, flying from May 21 to May 30.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Canberra starts at $350 from Thu, May 21 to Sat, May 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $175 and departs on Thu, May 21.

4 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Canberra.

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

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 202 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Canberra Airport (CBR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns to Canberra are:

Virgin Australia offers 195 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Canberra Airport (CBR) .
Jetstar offers 21 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Canberra Airport (CBR) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Canberra recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $350. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $175.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Canberra is $486, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 7.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Canberra is $416, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 10.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Canberra is $350, flying from May 21 to May 30.

No airline flies direct from Cairns to Canberra.

There are 202 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 195 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Cairns to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Cairns to Canberra 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 Canberra at price $373 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Cairns to Canberra.

There are 202 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 195 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Cairns to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Cairns to Canberra 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 Cairns to Canberra.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Canberra, 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 Canberra start at $1,074 from Fri, Jul 31 to Sat, Aug 8 with Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Canberra start at $350 from Thu, May 21 to Sat, May 30.

To book business class trips from Cairns to Canberra, 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 Canberra starts at $373 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Canberra at price $373 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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