Cheap flights from City of Newcastle to Cairns from £109

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1 stop
Thu, Mar 5
City of Newcastle NTLCairns CNS
£109
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Wed, Mar 4
City of Newcastle NTLCairns CNS
£109
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Thu, Mar 5
City of Newcastle NTLCairns CNS
£109
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Tue, Mar 3
City of Newcastle NTLCairns CNS
£111
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Thu, Mar 5
City of Newcastle NTLCairns CNS
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Thu, Mar 5 – Sat, Mar 7
City of Newcastle NTLCairns CNS
£212
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sat, Mar 7
City of Newcastle NTLCairns CNS
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Tue, Mar 3 – Sat, Mar 7
City of Newcastle NTLCairns CNS
£215
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Thu, Mar 5 – Sat, Mar 7
City of Newcastle NTLCairns CNS
£215
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sat, Mar 7
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Thu, Mar 5 – Mon, Mar 9
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£109

Cheapest round-trip

£212

Average round-trip

£257

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

$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)

exploring the region

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
Newcastle
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
162
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from City of Newcastle to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
Link Airways FCNo
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
290
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
15 Feb
89%
29°C24°C
22 Feb
87%
29°C24°C
Monday
16 Feb
89%
29°C24°C
23 Feb
87%
30°C22°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
82%
29°C24°C
24 Feb
84%
30°C22°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
70%
28°C25°C
25 Feb
85%
29°C23°C
Thursday
19 Feb
84%
28°C25°C
26 Feb
86%
29°C24°C
Friday
20 Feb
81%
26°C24°C
27 Feb
86%
28°C24°C
Saturday
21 Feb
82%
28°C24°C
28 Feb
85%
30°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Link Airways, and Pelican Airlines. City of Newcastle and Cairns have 162 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from City of Newcastle?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as City of Newcastle and Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Proserpine, Adelaide, Townsville, Perth, Gold Coast, Mackay, Auckland, Hanoi, Hamilton Island, Ballina, Sydney, Moranbah, Hobart, City of Launceston, Darwin, Denpasar, Dubbo.
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, Hobart, Adelaide, Uluru, Krabi, Phuket City, Queenstown, Alice Springs.
What airports are near City of Newcastle?
The main airport in City of Newcastle is Newcastle. It is also served by Sydney, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Illawarra Regional.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between City of Newcastle and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between City of Newcastle and Cairns with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Link Airways, Pelican Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between City of Newcastle and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between City of Newcastle 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 City of Newcastle and Cairns?
Traveling between City of Newcastle 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 City of Newcastle?
There are a number of airports in and around City of Newcastle. The main one is Newcastle and other nearby airports include Sydney, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Illawarra Regional
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 City of Newcastle and Cairns depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between City of Newcastle and Cairns arrive?
What time do flights between City of Newcastle and Cairns depart?
What time do flights between City of Newcastle and Cairns arrive?

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