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$79+ Cheap flights from Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BRU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Cairns

Discover essential information about flights departing from Cairns, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Cairns airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$62

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Good round-trip deal

$93 or less

Good one-way deal

$87 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Brisbane.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cairns (avg. price of $218).
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns (average round-trip price of $137).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

Mon 7/286:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 7/316:00 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 6/10$122
Wed 6/256:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/96:00 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$136
Tue 9/97:00 pmCNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Thu 9/113:10 pmSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 6/10$137
Fri 7/256:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 8/19:05 pmBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$154
Fri 7/49:30 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sun 7/207:45 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/9$154
Thu 10/303:45 pmCNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 11/32:40 pmSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/11$195
Sat 8/166:00 amCNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/237:45 pmSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$202
Tue 7/226:00 amCNS - MEL
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/227:45 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$246
Thu 7/318:00 pmCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 8/36:05 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$255
Sun 11/27:50 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Sat 11/86:00 amMEL - CNS
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$281
Sun 7/2010:55 pmCNS - AKL
1 stop10h 55mJetstar
Sun 7/276:15 amAKL - CNS
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 6/10$364
Fri 10/38:00 amCNS - SYD
1 stop10h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 10/46:00 amSYD - CNS
1 stop11h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$463

Find flights from Cairns within your budget

Find flights departing from Cairns that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on June 12, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Bruxelles-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 7/25

6:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 8/1

9:05 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$154

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 7/4

9:30 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 7/20

7:45 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$154

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 8/16

7:00 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/23

7:45 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$159

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 7/2

6:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 7/6

6:00 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$174

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 10/30

3:45 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/3

2:40 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$195

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/23

7:45 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$202

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 7/22

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 7/22

7:45 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$246

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 7/31

8:00 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 8/3

6:05 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$255

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sun 11/2

7:50 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

$281

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 6/24

6:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 6/28

9:15 pm-11:25 am

2 stops14h 10m

$343

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Brisbane (279 flights per day), Sydney (177 flights per day), and Melbourne (118 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $72
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $62
Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan
Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan
From $192
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $76

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at $62. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $62
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
From $68
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $72
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From $75

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Cairns. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Cairns travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on June 12, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Cairns are Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Denpasar. Throughout the year, Brisbane, Denpasar, Sydney are some of the top choices made by users flying from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as $62 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $498 to fly from Cairns.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Indonesia AirAsia have the cheapest prices from Cairns. Jetstar flights from Cairns to Adelaide ($90), Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($127), and Indonesia AirAsia flights from Cairns to Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai ($176).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Cairns?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Cairns we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport starting at $3,309
    Fly from Cairns to Singapore starting at $3,484

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Cairns?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Cairns, consider Brisbane. Prices start at $17,718 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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