Cheap flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns from £199

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2 stops
Mon, Jun 29
Port Macquarie PQQCairns CNS
£199
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 2
Port Macquarie PQQCairns CNS
£223
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Wed, Jul 1
Port Macquarie PQQCairns CNS
£236
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 2
Port Macquarie PQQCairns CNS
£237
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 1
Port Macquarie PQQCairns CNS
£240
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1 stop
Mon, Jun 29
Port Macquarie PQQCairns CNS
£249
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Mon, Jun 29 – Wed, Jul 1
Port Macquarie PQQCairns CNS
£360
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Thu, Jul 2 – Mon, Jul 6
Port Macquarie PQQCairns CNS
£385
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 29 – Thu, Jul 2
Port Macquarie PQQCairns CNS
£388
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 29 – Fri, Jul 3
Port Macquarie PQQCairns CNS
£394
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Thu, Jul 2 – Mon, Jul 6
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£409
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£199

Cheapest round-trip

£360

Average round-trip

£422

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)

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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
Port Macquarie
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
162
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Port Macquarie to Cairns

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

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
21 Jun
17%
25°C17°C
28 Jun
79%
22°C18°C
Monday
22 Jun
36%
25°C17°C
29 Jun
80%
23°C19°C
Tuesday
23 Jun
51%
25°C18°C
30 Jun
59%
24°C18°C
Wednesday
24 Jun
44%
24°C18°C
1 Jul
61%
24°C18°C
Thursday
25 Jun
69%
23°C17°C
2 Jul
66%
24°C19°C
Friday
26 Jun
56%
23°C17°C
3 Jul
54%
24°C17°C
Saturday
27 Jun
20%
25°C17°C
4 Jul
29%
25°C16°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Regional Express, Jetstar Airways, and Virgin Australia Airlines. Port Macquarie and Cairns have 162 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Port Macquarie?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Port Macquarie and Melbourne, City of Launceston, Sydney, Perth, Darwin, Mackay, Wagga Wagga, Brisbane, Singapore, Proserpine, Moruya, Adelaide, Uluru, Kalgoorlie, Hobart, Albury.
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 Port Macquarie?
The main airport in Port Macquarie is Port Macquarie. It is also served by Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Armidale.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Port Macquarie and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between Port Macquarie and Cairns with Qantas, Regional Express, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Port Macquarie and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie and Cairns?
Traveling between Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie?
There are a number of airports in and around Port Macquarie. The main one is Port Macquarie and other nearby airports include Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Armidale
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 Port Macquarie and Cairns depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Port Macquarie and Cairns arrive?
What time do flights between Port Macquarie and Cairns depart?
What time do flights between Port Macquarie and Cairns arrive?

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