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Cheap flights from Australian Capital Territory to Cairns from $270

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Jetstar Logo
15:30 - 09:05
CBR
-
CNS
18h 35m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
12:05 - 17:00
CNS
-
CBR
27h 55m
1 stop
$542Jetstar
Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
Jetstar Logo
17:40 - 09:20
CBR
-
CNS
16h 40m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
09:45 - 14:50
CNS
-
CBR
28h 05m
1 stop
$545Jetstar
Fri, 27 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
09:40 - 23:05
CBR
-
CNS
14h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 11:40
CNS
-
CBR
4h 40m
1 stop
$557Virgin Australia
Fri, 13 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
18:55 - 23:55
CBR
-
CNS
6h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 10:00
CNS
-
CBR
9h 05m
1 stop
$567Virgin Australia
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 - 22:05
CBR
-
CNS
10h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 18:00
CNS
-
CBR
5h 20m
1 stop
$572Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 13:10
CBR
-
CNS
6h 50m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
13:55 - 18:30
CNS
-
CBR
4h 35m
1 stop
$575Virgin Australia
Sat, 18 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
06:30 - 11:00
CBR
-
CNS
5h 30m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 18:00
CNS
-
CBR
5h 20m
1 stop
$576Virgin Australia
Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
07:15 - 13:00
CBR
-
CNS
5h 45m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:50 - 18:30
CNS
-
CBR
6h 40m
1 stop
$579Virgin Australia
Fri, 15 May - Sun, 17 May
Virgin Australia Logo
07:15 - 13:00
CBR
-
CNS
5h 45m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
13:55 - 18:30
CNS
-
CBR
4h 35m
1 stop
$627Virgin Australia
Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
09:40 - 14:00
CBR
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CNS
5h 20m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:45 - 23:05
CNS
-
CBR
10h 20m
1 stop
$631Virgin Australia
Sat, 31 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

Virgin Australia flights from Australian Capital Territory to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Australian Capital Territory to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
13 Feb
CBR09:40Canberra
14h 25m
1 stop
CNS23:05Cairns
20 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
4h 40m
1 stop
CBR11:40Canberra
$557
Virgin Australia
6 Mar
CBR18:55Canberra
6h 00m
1 stop
CNS23:55Cairns
13 Mar
CNS23:55Cairns
9h 05m
1 stop
CBR10:00Canberra
$567
Virgin Australia
18 Apr
CBR06:20Canberra
6h 50m
1 stop
CNS13:10Cairns
26 Apr
CNS13:55Cairns
4h 35m
1 stop
CBR18:30Canberra
$575

Qantas Airways flights from Australian Capital Territory to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Australian Capital Territory to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
9 Feb
CBR09:30Canberra
8h 20m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
12 Feb
CNS11:35Cairns
8h 05m
1 stop
CBR20:40Canberra
$997
Qantas Airways
7 May
CBR09:35Canberra
7h 20m
2 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
10 May
CNS06:00Cairns
7h 05m
2 stops
CBR13:05Canberra
$1,231
Qantas Airways
7 May
CBR09:35Canberra
7h 20m
2 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
10 May
CNS06:00Cairns
7h 05m
2 stops
CBR13:05Canberra
$1,234

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Depart

Return

Price

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 4/2

15:30-09:05

1 stop18h 35m

Cairns

Sun 8/2

12:05-17:00

1 stop27h 55m

$542

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 27/2

17:40-09:20

1 stop16h 40m

Cairns

Tue 3/3

09:45-14:50

1 stop28h 05m

$545

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 13/2

09:40-23:05

1 stop14h 25m

Cairns

Fri 20/2

06:00-11:40

1 stop4h 40m

$557

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 6/3

18:55-23:55

1 stop6h 00m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

23:55-10:00

1 stop9h 05m

$567

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 11/2

12:15-22:05

1 stop10h 50m

Cairns

Sun 15/2

11:40-18:00

1 stop5h 20m

$572

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 18/4

06:20-13:10

1 stop6h 50m

Cairns

Sun 26/4

13:55-18:30

1 stop4h 35m

$575

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Wed 11/2

06:30-11:00

1 stop5h 30m

Cairns

Sun 15/2

11:40-18:00

1 stop5h 20m

$576

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 15/5

07:15-13:00

1 stop5h 45m

Cairns

Sun 17/5

11:50-18:30

1 stop6h 40m

$579

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Fri 17/4

07:15-13:00

1 stop5h 45m

Cairns

Mon 20/4

13:55-18:30

1 stop4h 35m

$627

CanberraCairns

CBR - CNS

CBRCNS

Canberra

Sat 31/1

09:40-14:00

1 stop5h 20m

Cairns

Wed 4/2

11:45-23:05

1 stop10h 20m

$631

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australian Capital Territory to Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Australian Capital Territory is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $544, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of November, then departing from Australian Capital Territory during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $548.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from Australian Capital Territory when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around $589 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from Australian Capital Territory for as low as $468 on momondo.

Cheap Australian Capital Territory to Cairns flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Australian Capital Territory to Cairns

Fastest flight time

4h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Australian Capital Territory to Cairns takes 4h 55m
There are no direct flights from Australian Capital Territory to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Australian Capital Territory to Cairns.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Australian Capital Territory to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Australian Capital Territory to 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.

Best airlines flying from Australian Capital Territory to Cairns

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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
JetstarPriceFrom $253Free cancellationRating
6.5
510 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $416Free cancellationRating
7.6
430 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $704Free cancellationRating
7.5
973 reviews
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