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$70+ 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 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BRU
may. 5 — may. 121
lun. 5/5
lun. 5/12
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 abril 30, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$68

Cheapest round-trip flight

$796

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Good round-trip deal

$145 or less

Good one-way deal

$89 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Brisbane.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns is currently to Singapore Changi.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cairns (avg. price of $207).
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns (average round-trip price of $151).
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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 abril 30, 2025.

mar. 5/206:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
sáb. 5/246:35 pmBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 4/29$115
jue. 6/57:00 pmCNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
lun. 6/96:10 amSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 4/29$135
mar. 6/177:00 amCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
mar. 6/175:20 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 4/29$136
dom. 5/46:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
jue. 5/810:40 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/29$170
sáb. 5/316:45 amCNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
vie. 6/67:00 amSYD - CNS
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$202
vie. 5/24:55 pmCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/26:35 pmBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$208
vie. 5/164:55 pmCNS - SYD
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
lun. 5/197:00 pmSYD - CNS
1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/29$252
jue. 10/24:35 pmCNS - MEL
1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia
mar. 10/146:05 amMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/29$264
jue. 6/510:55 pmCNS - AKL
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
vie. 6/135:05 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop17h 20mJetstar
Deal found 4/29$343
jue. 6/127:00 pmCNS - HNL
1 stop30h 50mJetstar
dom. 6/228:20 amHNL - CNS
1 stop37h 55mJetstar
Deal found 4/29$494
lun. 5/195:55 pmCNS - BNE
1 stop4h 20mQantas Airways
vie. 5/236:00 amBNE - CNS
1 stop4h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$597
sáb. 5/312:25 pmCNS - AKL
2 stops15h 10mQantas Airways
sáb. 6/76:15 amAKL - CNS
1 stop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$649

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 abril 30, 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

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

mar. 5/27

6:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 6/3

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

$229

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

jue. 10/2

9:30 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

mar. 10/14

5:20 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$229

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

vie. 5/16

4:55 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 5/19

7:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$252

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

mar. 5/13

6:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Brisbane

mar. 5/20

8:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$258

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

jue. 10/2

4:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Melbourne

mar. 10/14

6:05 am-8:30 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$264

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

jue. 6/5

10:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 55m

Auckland Intl

vie. 6/13

5:05 pm-8:25 am

1 stop17h 20m

$343

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

jue. 5/15

10:20 am-11:50 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Brisbane

dom. 5/18

6:10 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$386

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

jue. 6/5

8:25 pm-7:25 am

1 stop11h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 6/9

6:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$479

CairnsHonolulu

CNS - HNL

CNSHNL

Cairns

jue. 6/12

7:00 pm-5:50 am

1 stop30h 50m

Honolulu

dom. 6/22

8:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop37h 55m

$494

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

lun. 5/19

5:55 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Brisbane

vie. 5/23

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

$597

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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 (280 flights per day), Sydney (195 flights per day), and Melbourne (120 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $75

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $68

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $74

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From $408

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at $68. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $68

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $74

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $75

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Coolangatta Gold Coast

From $78

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 abril 30, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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Popular international destinations from Cairns

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Cairns. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated abril 30, 2025.

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

    This month, the top selected destinations from Cairns are Brisbane, Sydney, 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 $68 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $592 to fly from Cairns.

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

    Over the past few days, we've found that Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Indonesia AirAsia have the cheapest prices from Cairns. Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($78), Jetstar flights from Cairns to Adelaide ($90), 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 $6,146

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