Question 1

How far ahead should I book a flight from Canberra to Cairns?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Canberra to Cairns, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Canberra to Cairns?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,981). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 3

What is the cheapest day to fly from Canberra to Cairns?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Canberra to Cairns flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Question 6

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canberra to Cairns?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 30 days in advance, which can save you up to 38% on flights from Canberra to Cairns compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 30 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $419. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $438.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Cairns?

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Flights from Canberra to Cairns lean towards being more expensive in November. Prices are generally better when you fly from Canberra to Cairns in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $288.

Question 8

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CBR to CNS?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Canberra to Cairns is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Question 9

Can I find deals for flights from Canberra to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Canberra to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 10

How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Cairns?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Canberra to Cairns.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Canberra to Cairns?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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