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$199+ Cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns (CBR - CNS)

CBR — CNS
Dec 9 — Dec 161
Wed 12/9
Wed 12/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Cairns

Cheapest flights from Canberra to Cairns

Wed 12/163:30 pm -
1 stop18h 35m
Thu 1/146:00 am -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 11/6$361
Tue 12/1512:25 pm -
1 stop10h 45m
Thu 1/146:00 am -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 11/6$373
Tue 11/246:40 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Thu 11/262:40 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 11/6$398
Wed 12/167:05 pm -
2 stops15h 00m
Thu 1/146:00 am -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 11/6$440
Mon 12/216:35 am -
1 stop5h 30m
Mon 12/2811:55 pm -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 11/5$459
Tue 11/106:30 am -
1 stop8h 30m
Wed 11/112:40 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 11/5$488
Tue 12/17:55 am -
2 stops7h 05m
Sun 12/66:00 am -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 11/5$497
Sat 12/269:40 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Mon 1/411:40 am -
2 stops8h 55m
Deal found 11/7$509

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$361
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$199
(Virgin Australia)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$468
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 11/21

9:40 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$202

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sun 11/15

8:10 am-4:40 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$312

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 12/26

7:05 am-2:00 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$328

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 12/15

12:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Cairns

Thu 1/14

6:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$373

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 3/15

12:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Cairns

Thu 3/18

9:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$391

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Tue 11/24

6:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Cairns

Thu 11/26

2:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$398

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sun 3/14

9:40 am-4:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Cairns

Thu 3/18

2:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$398

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sun 1/3

2:25 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Cairns

Tue 1/12

10:55 am-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$398

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 2/3

6:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 30m

Cairns

Thu 2/4

11:45 am-6:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$418

CanberraCairns

CBR Canberra - CNS Cairns

CBRCNS

Canberra

Mon 12/21

6:35 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 30m

Cairns

Mon 12/28

11:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop9h 05m

$459

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Canberra-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canberra to Cairns

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Canberra to Cairns, you should look to book at least 66 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $384). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $490). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Canberra to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Canberra to Cairns flights typically cost between $394 and $518 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $361 on Jetstar (Dec 16-Jan 14).

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Canberra to Cairns?

    Departing from Canberra to Cairns will take you 5h 25m. The distance from Canberra to Cairns is about 1289 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Cairns?

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Cairns (average of $384). Flying from Canberra to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $490). 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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