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Flights from Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends
Get data-powered insights and trends on flights from Cairns to help you craft the best travel plan.
What are the most popular domestic flights from Cairns?
From Cairns, you can take domestic flights to many cities. Searches reveal that momondo users prefer flights to Maroochydore, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Townsville the most.
Which international cities can I fly to direct from Cairns?
There are many cities you can fly direct to from Cairns. According to searches, the most popular international destinations for direct flights among momondo users are Port Moresby, Denpasar, Nadi, Osaka and Tokyo.
What are the most popular places to fly to from Cairns?
momondo flight data reveals that Yulara is the top destination for flyers from Cairns, making up 36% of total searches. Other popular destinations include Sydney (12%) and Perth (11%). Flights from Cairns to Melbourne (10%), to Darwin (7%), and to Brisbane (6%) are also popular.
What are the most popular international flights out of Cairns?
From Cairns, there are many international destinations you can fly to. The top locations, according to momondo users, include flights to Vancouver, Tokyo, and Singapore.
What is the shortest direct flight from Cairns?
The shortest direct flight you can take from Cairns is to Cooktown, with a duration of 45m. The next shortest is Townsville at 55m, followed by a flight to Proserpine at 1h 25m.
What is the longest direct flight from Cairns?
From Cairns, the longest direct flight is to Osaka, with a flight time of 7h 30m. The next longest flight is to Tokyo, which takes 7h 25m, followed by Hong Kong at 7h 15m.
Frequently asked questions regarding flights from Cairns
Which airlines are currently offering the cheapest flights from Cairns?
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, and Virgin Australia are airlines our users have found cheap flights from Cairns with at this moment in time. Some destinations on offer include: Jetstar flights from Cairns to Brisbane ($81), Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Townsville ($94), and Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island ($126).
What is the cheapest flight available from Cairns?
Currently, the cheapest flight from Cairns found by our users is for $57 to Maroochydore. Prices will vary according to several factors such as departure date and time, but on average you can expect to pay around $135 to travel from Cairns to Maroochydore.
Which destinations have the most frequent flights from Cairns?
momondo users have found that the most frequent flights from Cairns are to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne Airport. On average, services to these destinations operate 38, 25, and 16 times daily.
Which airlines can you fly with from Cairns?
Singapore Airlines, Jetstar and Qantas Airways are some of the most frequent operators flying out of Cairns. Perform a search to view and filter other available options.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Cairns Airport is 17 as of June 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.