Cheap flights from Canberra to Cairns from £142

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1 stop
Thu, Jun 11
Canberra CBRCairns CNS
£142
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Tue, Jun 9
Canberra CBRCairns CNS
£142
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Fri, Jun 12
Canberra CBRCairns CNS
£148
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Tue, Jun 9
Canberra CBRCairns CNS
£153
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Tue, Jun 9
Canberra CBRCairns CNS
£154
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Sat, Jun 13
Canberra CBRCairns CNS
£165
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Tue, Jun 9 – Fri, Jun 12
Canberra CBRCairns CNS
£276
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Tue, Jun 9 – Thu, Jun 11
Canberra CBRCairns CNS
£282
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Tue, Jun 9 – Fri, Jun 12
Canberra CBRCairns CNS
£286
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Tue, Jun 9 – Fri, Jun 12
Canberra CBRCairns CNS
£288
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Tue, Jun 9 – Thu, Jun 11
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£142

Cheapest round-trip

£276

Average round-trip

£329

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Virgin Australia Airlines

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

$3 – $5; single fare; contactless accepted

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

$15 – $20; per person; door-to-door service

meets most flights (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off convenience

8-15 min

$25 – $35; metered; airport pickup fee applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

8-15 min

$18 – $30; surge pricing may apply

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

8-15 min

$50 – $90; per vehicle; pre-booking required

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

8-15 min

$40 – $80; 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
Canberra
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
255
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Canberra to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Pelican AirlinesFREFPNo

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
31 May
25°C15°C
7 Jun
24°C15°C
Monday
1 Jun
24°C15°C
8 Jun
24°C14°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
25°C15°C
9 Jun
25°C15°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
25°C15°C
10 Jun
26°C14°C
Thursday
4 Jun
26°C16°C
11 Jun
87%
24°C17°C
Friday
5 Jun
25°C16°C
12 Jun
25°C16°C
Saturday
6 Jun
24°C15°C
13 Jun
25°C15°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, and Pelican Airlines. Canberra and Cairns have 255 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Canberra?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Canberra and Melbourne, Brisbane, London, Denpasar, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Phuket City, City of Newcastle, Sydney, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hyderabad, Townsville, Christchurch, Queenstown, Proserpine, San Salvador, Sunshine Coast Region.
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 Canberra?
The main airport in Canberra is Canberra. It is also served by Sydney, Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Moruya, Illawarra Regional, Merimbula, Orange.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Canberra and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between Canberra and Cairns with Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Pelican Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Canberra and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Canberra 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 Canberra and Cairns?
Traveling between Canberra 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 Canberra?
There are a number of airports in and around Canberra. The main one is Canberra and other nearby airports include Sydney, Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Moruya, Illawarra Regional, Merimbula, Orange
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 Canberra and Cairns depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Canberra and Cairns arrive?
What time do flights between Canberra and Cairns depart?
What time do flights between Canberra and Cairns arrive?

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