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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Cairns to Canberra? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Canberra.C$466 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 17, returning Sun, Oct 20.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Cairns on Thu, Oct 17, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Canberra on Sun, Oct 20, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$466, select.
Canberra.C$469 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 21, returning Sat, Jul 13.Round-trip flight with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Cairns on Fri, Jun 21, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Canberra on Sat, Jul 13, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$469, select.
Canberra.C$488 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 20, returning Sat, Jan 25.Round-trip flight with Virgin Australia and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Cairns on Fri, Dec 20, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Canberra on Sat, Jan 25, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$488, select.
Canberra.C$502 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 17, returning Sun, May 19.Round-trip flight with Virgin Australia and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Cairns on Fri, May 17, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Canberra on Sun, May 19, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$502, select.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Canberra

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Canberra flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Cairns to Canberra: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$466
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Canberra: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Cairns to Canberra is C$466. 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.
3 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Canberra.
Qantas and Alliance Airlines fly direct from Cairns to Canberra.
There are 3 flights per week flying from Cairns to Canberra, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Canberra is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Canberra Airport on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
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 Canberra 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Canberra is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Canberra.

How to find cheap flights to Canberra (CBR) from Cairns (CNS) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Cairns to Canberra? Round-trip tickets start from C$466 and one-way flights to Canberra from Cairns start from C$181

Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit "search." From American Airlines to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Cairns to Canberra. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Canberra from Cairns from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Canberra start from C$181 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best CNS–CBR ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's "Whole month" tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Canberra from Cairns.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Cairns-Canberra flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go up or down, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Cairns and Canberra? Make sure to check "Direct flights only" when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Qantas
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  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Cairns and Canberra. We scour the Internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Canberra, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute deal. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Canberra is October.
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