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, Melbourne Airport, 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 $438 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 Qantas Airways have the cheapest prices from Cairns. Jetstar flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($60), Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($127), and Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($249).

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 Singapore starting at $3,061

What is the cheapest first class flight from Cairns?

If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Cairns, consider Singapore. Prices start at $13,218 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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Tue 11/24

6:00 am-8:15 am

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$106

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Cairns

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$114

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$125

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CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

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Cairns

Fri 11/13

9:45 am-12:00 pm

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Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

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$127

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CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

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Cairns

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9:45 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

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Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

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CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 11/19

6:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$132

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CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

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Cairns

Thu 11/19

9:45 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$138

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CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Cairns

Tue 1/5

6:40 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 00m

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Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

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$139

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What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Sydney (219 flights per day), Brisbane (218 flights per day), and Melbourne (147 flights per day).

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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, Sydney. Throughout the year, Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, 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 $438 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 Qantas Airways have the cheapest prices from Cairns. Jetstar flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($60), Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($127), and Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($249).
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 Singapore starting at $3,061
What is the cheapest first class flight from Cairns?
If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Cairns, consider Singapore. Prices start at $13,218 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Sydney (219 flights per day), Brisbane (218 flights per day), and Melbourne (147 flights per day).

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.

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This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find flights from Cairns within your budget

Best time to book a flight from Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Cairns with our price prediction graph.

Travel insights for flights from Cairns

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Sydney (219 flights per day), Brisbane (218 flights per day), and Melbourne (147 flights per day).

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.

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What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Cairns?

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