Cheap flights from Albury to Cairns from £244

Cheap flights from Albury to Cairns from £244

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2 stops
Fri, Jun 12
Albury ABXCairns CNS
£244
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1 stop
Thu, Jun 11
Albury ABXCairns CNS
£253
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 10
Albury ABXCairns CNS
£257
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1 stop
Thu, Jun 11
Albury ABXCairns CNS
£257
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1 stop
Fri, Jun 12
Albury ABXCairns CNS
£260
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 9
Albury ABXCairns CNS
£262
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Wed, Jun 10 – Fri, Jun 12
Albury ABXCairns CNS
£453
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Tue, Jun 9 – Fri, Jun 12
Albury ABXCairns CNS
£458
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 10 – Fri, Jun 12
Albury ABXCairns CNS
£461
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 9 – Fri, Jun 12
Albury ABXCairns CNS
£466
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Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
Albury ABXCairns CNS
£467
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Tue, Jun 9 – Thu, Jun 11
Albury ABXCairns CNS
£472
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£244

Cheapest round-trip

£453

Average round-trip

£472

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qantas

Getting from Cairns airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Cairns is served by Cairns Airport (CNS), located approximately 7 km north of the city center. As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North Queensland, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown Cairns, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

single fare; contactless accepted

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

per person; door-to-door service

meets most flights (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off convenience

8-15 min

metered; airport pickup fee applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

8-15 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

8-15 min

per vehicle; pre-booking required

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

8-15 min

per day; varies by vehicle type

self-drive (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares are metered with an airport pickup surcharge of approximately AUD 4.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public bus services may have reduced frequency on weekends and public holidays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cairns

Depart from
Albury
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
170
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Albury to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
Regional ExpressRXAZLNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cairns

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C24°C
February29°C24°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C22°C
May25°C20°C
June24°C18°C
July24°C18°C
August24°C17°C
September26°C19°C
October28°C21°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
January
Coldest month
17°C
August
Sunny days
291
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
96%
25°C20°C
24 May
82%
25°C16°C
Monday
18 May
88%
27°C19°C
25 May
25°C18°C
Tuesday
19 May
27°C18°C
26 May
25°C18°C
Wednesday
20 May
26°C18°C
27 May
25°C16°C
Thursday
21 May
24°C15°C
28 May
89%
25°C16°C
Friday
22 May
24°C14°C
29 May
87%
23°C17°C
Saturday
23 May
25°C15°C
30 May
25°C15°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Regional Express. Albury and Cairns have 170 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Albury?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Albury and Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, Ballina, Perth, Melbourne, City of Launceston, Queenstown, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Hervey Bay, Townsville.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Melbourne, Manchester, Denpasar, Bali, Auckland, Perth, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Proserpine, City of Newcastle, Hobart, Adelaide, Uluru, Krabi, Phuket City, Queenstown.
What airports are near Albury?
The main airport in Albury is Albury. It is also served by Wagga Wagga, Albury, Narrandera, Griffith.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Albury and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between Albury and Cairns with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Regional Express.
When’s the best time to travel between Albury and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Albury and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Albury and Cairns?
Traveling between Albury and Cairns, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Albury?
There are a number of airports in and around Albury. The main one is Albury and other nearby airports include Wagga Wagga, Albury, Narrandera, Griffith
How many airports are there near Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Albury and Cairns depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Albury and Cairns arrive?
What time do flights between Albury and Cairns depart?
What time do flights between Albury and Cairns arrive?

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