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Cairns.C$551 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 28.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Vancouver International on Thu, Aug 28, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$551, select.
Cairns.C$562 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 1.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Calgary on Mon, Sep 1, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$562, select.
Cairns.C$632 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 21.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Vancouver International on Tue, Oct 21, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$632, select.
Cairns.C$793 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 30.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Vancouver International on Sun, Nov 30, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$793, select.
Cairns.C$793 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 1.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Vancouver International on Mon, Dec 1, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$793, select.
Cairns.C$854 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 4.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departing from Vancouver International on Fri, Jul 4, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$854, select.
Cairns.C$966 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 30.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, Mar 30, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$966, select.
Cairns.C$1,037 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 22.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Sun, Feb 22, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,037, select.

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Jul
from C$854
Aug
from C$551
Sep
from C$562
Oct
from C$632
Nov
from C$793
Dec
from C$793
Jan
from C$1,347
Feb
from C$1,037
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from C$966
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Airports near Cairns

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Cairns. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$1,451.
The cheapest month to fly to Cairns is usually July.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Canada and Cairns Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Cairns is C$1,451. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Cairns Airport is Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, WestJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Flying to Cairns

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$551
Cheapest month to flyAugust

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How to find cheap flights to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • C$1,451 is currently the cheapest price we've found for a return flight to Cairns Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to CNS, the lowest fare is C$551.

  • Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to CNS rises or falls.

  • To find cheap tickets to Cairns, where Cairns Airport is located, book six months in advance. That's the general recommendation for landing the best deals.

  • Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of securing cheap flights to Cairns. Doing this will give you more options for where you begin and end your journey, along with different prices.

  • Search for plane tickets to Cairns Airport that come with a stop. Indirect routes are often cheaper. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

Best time to go to Cairns

  • May is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Cairns.

  • To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to CNS, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, keep an eye out for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares that are available.

  • Head to Cairns in July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to CNS, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.

  • Travel in February if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Cairns are usually cheaper.

  • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Cairns is warmest in January, averaging between 23ºC and 31ºC.

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in August, when they range from 16ºC to 25ºC.

Flying to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

Getting to central Cairns from Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • Central Cairns is about 6 kilometres from CNS.

  • Once you've touched down from your flight to CNS, reaching the centre by car will take around 10 minutes.

  • Expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Make every moment in Cairns count by choosing one of these top hotels:

Cairns highlights

Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station

  • Around 8 kilometres north-west of the city centre, this popular sight deserves to be on your list of must-visits. Start your adventure here after your flight to Cairns Airport.

Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier

  • Always wanted to go to Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier? Now's the time. It's roughly 0.16 kilometres west of central Cairns.

Cairns Aquarium

  • Cairns Aquarium will easily be one of the big highlights of your trip. From the heart of the city, it's located around 0.48 kilometres to the west.

Complete your trip with a Cairns car rental

  • Choose from a selection of car rentals in Cairns and explore without limits. With one easy search, compare rates and find the best price after securing your hotel and cheap flight to Cairns Airport.

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