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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$350	Jetstar 1 stop 17 hr Sat, Jun 13 — Fri, Jun 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Cairns is currently $350
Cheapest one-way flight	$175	Jetstar 1 stop 17 hr Sat, Jun 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Canberra to Cairns is currently $175
Last-minute weekend getaway	$457	Jetstar 1 stop 17 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Canberra to Cairns is currently $457
Cheapest business class flights	$1,167	Virgin Australia 1 stop 6 hr Fri, Jun 19 — Fri, Jun 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Canberra to Cairns is currently $1,167

Fastest flight	4 hr 50 min	The fastest flight with stops from Canberra to Cairns takes 4 hr 50 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 Canberra to Cairns is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $350–450
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $395–470

Popular airlines from Canberra to Cairns

Qantas

from $566

Typical price: $620–930

209 weekly connecting flights

CBR - CNS Every day
Virgin Australia

from $416

Typical price: $395–455

174 weekly connecting flights

CBR - CNS Every day
Jetstar

from $350

Typical price: $385–700

22 weekly connecting flights

CBR - CNS Every day

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

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 Canberra to Cairns

The cheapest flights from Canberra to Cairns are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $350 to $450.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Cairns 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 Canberra to Cairns is $566, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 26.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Canberra to Cairns is $416, flying from Jun 28 to Jul 4.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Canberra to Cairns is $350, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 19.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Cairns starts at $350 from Sat, Jun 13 to Fri, Jun 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $175 and departs on Sat, Jun 13.

4 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Canberra 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 Canberra 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 Canberra 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 Canberra to Cairns.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 209 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Canberra to Cairns are:

Virgin Australia offers 174 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
Jetstar offers 22 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Cairns 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 Canberra to Cairns is $566, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 26.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Canberra to Cairns is $416, flying from Jun 28 to Jul 4.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Canberra to Cairns is $350, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 19.

No airline flies direct from Canberra to Cairns.

There are 209 Qantas connecting flights from Canberra to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 174 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Canberra to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Jetstar connecting flights from Canberra 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 Canberra and Cairns at price $457 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Canberra to Cairns.

There are 209 Qantas connecting flights from Canberra to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 174 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Canberra to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Jetstar connecting flights from Canberra 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 Canberra to Cairns.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Canberra 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 Canberra and Cairns start at $1,167 from Fri, Jun 19 to Fri, Jun 26 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Canberra and Cairns start at $350 from Sat, Jun 13 to Fri, Jun 19.

To book business class trips from Canberra 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 Canberra and Cairns starts at $457 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Canberra and Cairns at price $457 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Canberra 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.