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Cheap flights from Cairns to Canberra from $234

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Virgin Australia Logo
16:55 - 22:05
CNS
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CBR
5h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
07:15 - 13:00
CBR
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CNS
5h 45m
1 stop
$498Virgin Australia
Thu, 16 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
10:30 - 18:10
CNS
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CBR
7h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 11:10
CBR
-
CNS
4h 50m
1 stop
$507Virgin Australia
Sat, 25 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Jetstar Logo
21:40 - 12:05
CNS
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CBR
14h 25m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 22:40
CBR
-
CNS
10h 00m
1 stop
$508Jetstar
Fri, 17 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 18:10
CNS
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CBR
7h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:25 - 08:30
CBR
-
CNS
16h 05m
1 stop
$513Multiple Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
Jetstar Logo
20:10 - 12:05
CNS
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CBR
15h 55m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 22:40
CBR
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CNS
10h 00m
1 stop
$533Jetstar
Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
13:55 - 22:05
CNS
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CBR
8h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
19:10 - 08:40
CBR
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CNS
13h 30m
1 stop
$558Virgin Australia
Thu, 21 May - Sun, 24 May
Virgin Australia Logo
13:55 - 22:05
CNS
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CBR
8h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
19:10 - 08:40
CBR
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CNS
13h 30m
1 stop
$562Virgin Australia
Thu, 21 May - Sun, 24 May
Virgin Australia Logo
16:55 - 22:05
CNS
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CBR
5h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
18:50 - 13:00
CBR
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CNS
18h 10m
1 stop
$565Virgin Australia
Wed, 13 May - Sat, 16 May
Virgin Australia Logo
11:50 - 17:50
CNS
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CBR
5h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 11:10
CBR
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CNS
4h 50m
1 stop
$574Virgin Australia
Thu, 2 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
16:55 - 22:05
CNS
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CBR
5h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:05 - 11:25
CBR
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CNS
5h 20m
1 stop
$582Virgin Australia
Wed, 13 May - Sat, 16 May

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Canberra

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Canberra flight tickets
Virgin Australia
16 Apr
CNS16:55Cairns
5h 10m
1 stop
CBR22:05Canberra
19 Apr
CBR07:15Canberra
5h 45m
1 stop
CNS13:00Cairns
$498
Virgin Australia
25 Apr
CNS10:30Cairns
7h 40m
1 stop
CBR18:10Canberra
30 Apr
CBR06:20Canberra
4h 50m
1 stop
CNS11:10Cairns
$507
Virgin Australia
21 May
CNS13:55Cairns
8h 10m
1 stop
CBR22:05Canberra
24 May
CBR19:10Canberra
13h 30m
1 stop
CNS08:40Cairns
$558

Jetstar flights from Cairns to Canberra

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to Canberra flight tickets
Jetstar
17 July
CNS21:40Cairns
14h 25m
1 stop
CBR12:05Canberra
20 July
CBR12:40Canberra
10h 00m
1 stop
CNS22:40Cairns
$508
Jetstar
16 July
CNS20:10Cairns
15h 55m
1 stop
CBR12:05Canberra
19 July
CBR12:40Canberra
10h 00m
1 stop
CNS22:40Cairns
$533

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CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 16/4

16:55-22:05

1 stop5h 10m

Canberra

Sun 19/4

07:15-13:00

1 stop5h 45m

$498

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sat 25/4

10:30-18:10

1 stop7h 40m

Canberra

Thu 30/4

06:20-11:10

1 stop4h 50m

$507

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 17/7

21:40-12:05

1 stop14h 25m

Canberra

Mon 20/7

12:40-22:40

1 stop10h 00m

$508

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sat 2/5

10:30-18:10

1 stop7h 40m

Canberra

Sat 9/5

16:25-08:30

1 stop16h 05m

$513

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 16/7

20:10-12:05

1 stop15h 55m

Canberra

Sun 19/7

12:40-22:40

1 stop10h 00m

$533

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 21/5

13:55-22:05

1 stop8h 10m

Canberra

Sun 24/5

19:10-08:40

1 stop13h 30m

$558

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 21/5

13:55-22:05

1 stop8h 10m

Canberra

Sun 24/5

19:10-08:40

1 stop13h 30m

$562

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Wed 13/5

16:55-22:05

1 stop5h 10m

Canberra

Sat 16/5

18:50-13:00

1 stop18h 10m

$565
Fastest return journey

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 2/4

11:50-17:50

1 stop5h 00m

Canberra

Mon 6/4

06:20-11:10

1 stop4h 50m

$574

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Wed 13/5

16:55-22:05

1 stop5h 10m

Canberra

Sat 16/5

06:05-11:25

1 stop5h 20m

$582

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Canberra

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Canberra?

The cheapest month to fly to Canberra from Cairns is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $496, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Canberra in March, then you should wait until May to fly from Cairns, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $513.

How have Cairns to Canberra flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2026, prices for Cairns to Canberra flights are approximately 42% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cairns to Canberra

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Fastest flight time

7h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Canberra takes 7h 35m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Canberra. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Canberra.
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  • How far is Cairns to Canberra by plane?

    Cairns and Canberra are 2069.5 km apart from one another. 7h 35m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Canberra Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Canberra Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Canberra 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 Cairns Airport to Canberra Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Canberra Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Canberra Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Cairns to Canberra?

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Canberra

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Free cancellation
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JetstarPriceFrom $220Free cancellationRating
6.5
532 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $421Free cancellationRating
7.6
449 reviews
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