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$77+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BRU
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 July 29, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$77

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Good round-trip deal

$143 or less

Good one-way deal

$103 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cairns (avg. price of $193).
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns (average round-trip price of $143).
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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 July 29, 2025.

Wed 9/107:00 pmCNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 9/147:45 pmSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 7/27$141
Fri 9/127:00 amCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Sun 9/147:45 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 7/28$161
Mon 10/275:35 pmCNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Fri 10/312:40 pmSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/29$164
Mon 10/2711:55 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 10/319:25 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/29$182
Sun 8/246:45 amCNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/316:00 pmSYD - CNS
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$207
Fri 9/129:30 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/149:30 amMEL - CNS
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$254
Sat 8/235:35 pmCNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 8/241:20 pmSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/28$287
Wed 9/39:45 amCNS - AKL
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Thu 9/117:50 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Deal found 7/28$390
Wed 9/31:50 pmCNS - AKL
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/117:50 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$416
Thu 8/286:00 amCNS - MEL
1 stop6h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 9/38:10 amMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/28$442
Tue 9/27:00 pmCNS - HNL
1 stop30h 50mJetstar
Sun 9/78:20 amHNL - CNS
1 stop18h 30mJetstar
Deal found 7/27$565
Mon 8/2511:55 amCNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/17:10 amAKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/28$617

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 July 29, 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

Thu 9/11

10:15 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/18

3:10 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$155

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 9/12

7:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 9/14

7:45 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$161

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 10/27

5:35 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/31

2:40 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$164

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Mon 10/27

11:55 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 10/31

9:25 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$182

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 8/24

6:45 am-9:45 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/31

6:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$207

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 9/12

9:30 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 9/14

9:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$254

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 8/23

5:35 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/24

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$287

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 9/3

9:45 am-12:05 am

1 stop12h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/11

7:50 pm-10:40 am

1 stop16h 50m

$390

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 9/3

1:50 pm-4:30 am

1 stop12h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/11

7:50 pm-10:40 am

1 stop16h 50m

$416

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 9/3

8:10 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$442

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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 (306 flights per day), Sydney (231 flights per day), and Melbourne (146 flights per day).

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $77
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $89
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $80
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From $143

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Sydney Kingsford Smith, with prices starting at $77. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $77
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $80
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $89
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From $102

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 July 29, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, and British Airways from Cairns. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
883 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,208 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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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 July 29, 2025.

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

    This month, the top selected destinations from Cairns are Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Sydney. 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 $77 to Sydney (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $608 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 ($131), and Indonesia AirAsia flights from Cairns to Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai ($150).

  • 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
    Fly from Cairns to Brisbane starting at $3,813

  • 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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