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Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Canberra-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Canberra-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Canberra-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Canberra-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Canberra-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Question 1

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Canberra to Cairns round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $252. Virgin Australia is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 2

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 62 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 3

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

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $218). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

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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

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

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When flying from Canberra to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Canberra-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Canberra-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Canberra-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Accepted Answer

Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Canberra-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Canberra-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$407

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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