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Cheap flights from Cairns to Canberra from $215

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Jetstar Logo
19:30 - 11:35
CNS
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CBR
15h 05m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
12:15 - 22:05
CBR
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CNS
10h 50m1 stop
$493Jetstar
Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
09:15 - 18:30
CNS
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CBR
8h 15m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
18:40 - 23:05
CBR
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CNS
5h 25m1 stop
$546Virgin Australia
Sat, 24 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 07:35
CNS
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CBR
6h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:05 - 10:15
CBR
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CNS
5h 10m1 stop
$550Virgin Australia
Thu, 19 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:50 - 10:50
CNS
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CBR
26h 00m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:40 - 09:20
CBR
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CNS
15h 40m1 stop
$556Multiple Airlines
Sat, 24 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 21:35
CNS
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CBR
4h 50m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 - 09:05
CBR
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CNS
23h 25m1 stop
$558Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 07:35
CNS
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CBR
6h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:30 - 14:00
CBR
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CNS
8h 30m1 stop
$559Virgin Australia
Thu, 19 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 20:05
CNS
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CBR
9h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 - 08:30
CBR
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CNS
21h 15m1 stop
$561Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 11:35
CNS
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CBR
24h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 - 08:30
CBR
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CNS
21h 15m1 stop
$565Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 18:15
CNS
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CBR
21h 25m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:35 - 11:05
CBR
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CNS
5h 30m1 stop
$573Virgin Australia
Fri, 23 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
Jetstar Logo
18:45 - 11:35
CNS
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CBR
15h 50m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
12:15 - 22:05
CBR
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CNS
10h 50m1 stop
$582Jetstar
Fri, 27 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Canberra

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Canberra flight tickets
Virgin Australia
24 Jan
CNS09:15Cairns
8h 15m
1 stop
CBR18:30Canberra
28 Jan
CBR18:40Canberra
5h 25m
1 stop
CNS23:05Cairns
$546
Virgin Australia
19 Mar
CNS23:55Cairns
6h 40m
1 stop
CBR07:35Canberra
28 Mar
CBR06:05Canberra
5h 10m
1 stop
CNS10:15Cairns
$550
Virgin Australia
19 Mar
CNS23:55Cairns
6h 40m
1 stop
CBR07:35Canberra
28 Mar
CBR06:30Canberra
8h 30m
1 stop
CNS14:00Cairns
$559

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Canberra

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Canberra flight tickets
Qantas Airways
19 Mar
CNS09:20Cairns
8h 45m
1 stop
CBR19:05Canberra
28 Mar
CBR11:00Canberra
6h 50m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
$966
Qantas Airways
19 Mar
CNS14:50Cairns
6h 20m
1 stop
CBR22:10Canberra
28 Mar
CBR11:00Canberra
6h 50m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
$970
Qantas Airways
21 Feb
CNS06:45Cairns
9h 25m
2 stops
CBR17:10Canberra
28 Feb
CBR10:35Canberra
7h 15m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
$1,027

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Mon 23/2

19:30-11:35

1 stop15h 05m

Canberra

Mon 2/3

12:15-22:05

1 stop10h 50m

$493

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sat 24/1

09:15-18:30

1 stop8h 15m

Canberra

Wed 28/1

18:40-23:05

1 stop5h 25m

$546

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 19/3

23:55-07:35

1 stop6h 40m

Canberra

Sat 28/3

06:05-10:15

1 stop5h 10m

$550

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sat 24/1

07:50-10:50

2 stops26h 00m

Canberra

Wed 28/1

18:40-09:20

1 stop15h 40m

$556

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 23/1

15:45-21:35

1 stop4h 50m

Canberra

Sat 31/1

10:40-09:05

1 stop23h 25m

$558

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 19/3

23:55-07:35

1 stop6h 40m

Canberra

Sat 28/3

06:30-14:00

1 stop8h 30m

$559

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 23/1

09:45-20:05

2 stops9h 20m

Canberra

Sat 31/1

12:15-08:30

1 stop21h 15m

$561

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 23/1

09:45-11:35

2 stops24h 50m

Canberra

Tue 27/1

12:15-08:30

1 stop21h 15m

$565

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 23/1

19:50-18:15

1 stop21h 25m

Canberra

Tue 27/1

06:35-11:05

1 stop5h 30m

$573

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 27/2

18:45-11:35

1 stop15h 50m

Canberra

Sun 1/3

12:15-22:05

1 stop10h 50m

$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 June. Flight prices, which tend to average around $552, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Canberra in June, then you should wait until February to fly from Cairns, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $555.

How have Cairns to Canberra flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for Cairns to Canberra flights are approximately 27% 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

4h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Canberra takes 4h 40m
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. 4h 40m 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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JetstarPriceFrom $231Free cancellationRating
6.5
502 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $466Free cancellationRating
7.6
430 reviews
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