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Flights from Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends
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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 27% of total searches. Other popular destinations include Sydney (16%) and Melbourne (15%). Flights from Cairns to Darwin (9%), to Brisbane (8%), and to Adelaide (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 Fiji Airways 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 ($58), Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Townsville ($94), and Fiji Airways flights from Cairns to Nadi ($273).
What is the cheapest flight available from Cairns?
Currently, the cheapest flight from Cairns found by our users is for $55 to Brisbane. Prices will vary according to several factors such as departure date and time, but on average you can expect to pay around $687 to travel from Cairns to Brisbane.
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 40, 28, and 17 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 April 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.