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Cheap flights from Cairns to Canberra from $249

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23:55 - 07:35CNS-CBR
6h 40m1 stop
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12:20 - 16:40CBR-CNS
5h 20m1 stop
$537Virgin Australia
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Thu, 19 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
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14:40 - 11:40CNS-CBR
20h 00m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:30 - 16:40CBR-CNS
11h 10m1 stop
$543Virgin Australia
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Sat, 31 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 11:40CNS-CBR
4h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:05 - 14:55CBR-CNS
9h 50m1 stop
$549Virgin Australia
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Thu, 19 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 07:35CNS-CBR
6h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
18:55 - 23:55CBR-CNS
6h 00m1 stop
$567Virgin Australia
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Thu, 11 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 07:35CNS-CBR
6h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
09:40 - 16:40CBR-CNS
8h 00m1 stop
$570Virgin Australia
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Thu, 19 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
11:45 - 18:15CNS-CBR
5h 30m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
18:40 - 23:05CBR-CNS
5h 25m1 stop
$573Virgin Australia
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Sat, 31 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 10:00CNS-CBR
9h 05m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
15:35 - 23:55CBR-CNS
9h 20m1 stop
$603Virgin Australia
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Wed, 10 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 11:40CNS-CBR
4h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
07:05 - 14:00CBR-CNS
7h 55m2 stops
$627Virgin Australia
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Thu, 19 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 23:20CNS-CBR
22h 25m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
12:20 - 23:05CBR-CNS
11h 45m1 stop
$638Virgin Australia
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Thu, 1 Jan - Mon, 5 Jan
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19:50 - 23:20CNS-CBR
26h 30m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
12:20 - 23:05CBR-CNS
11h 45m1 stop
$640Virgin Australia
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Thu, 1 Jan - Mon, 5 Jan

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
11h 00m
2 stops
CNS21:00Cairns
$958
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Qantas Airways
1 Jan
CNS11:35Cairns
9h 00m
2 stops
CBR21:35Canberra
5 Jan
CBR13:35Canberra
8h 25m
2 stops
CNS21:00Cairns
$973
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Qantas Airways
19 Mar
CNS11:45Cairns
6h 45m
2 stops
CBR19:30Canberra
28 Mar
CBR09:30Canberra
8h 20m
2 stops
CNS16:50Cairns
$1,116
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Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Canberra

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Virgin Australia
3 Dec
CNS23:55Cairns
6h 40m
1 stop
CBR07:35Canberra
9 Dec
CBR18:55Canberra
6h 00m
1 stop
CNS23:55Cairns
$540
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Virgin Australia
31 Jan
CNS14:40Cairns
20h 00m
1 stop
CBR11:40Canberra
3 Feb
CBR06:30Canberra
11h 10m
1 stop
CNS16:40Cairns
$543
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Virgin Australia
19 Mar
CNS06:00Cairns
4h 40m
1 stop
CBR11:40Canberra
28 Mar
CBR06:05Canberra
9h 50m
1 stop
CNS14:55Cairns
$549
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Canberra that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 19/3

23:55-07:35

1 stop6h 40m

Canberra

Sat 28/3

12:20-16:40

1 stop5h 20m

$537

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sat 31/1

14:40-11:40

1 stop20h 00m

Canberra

Tue 3/2

06:30-16:40

1 stop11h 10m

$543

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 19/3

06:00-11:40

1 stop4h 40m

Canberra

Sat 28/3

06:05-14:55

1 stop9h 50m

$549

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 11/12

23:55-07:35

1 stop6h 40m

Canberra

Mon 15/12

18:55-23:55

1 stop6h 00m

$567

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 19/3

23:55-07:35

1 stop6h 40m

Canberra

Sat 28/3

09:40-16:40

1 stop8h 00m

$570

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sat 31/1

11:45-18:15

1 stop5h 30m

Canberra

Tue 3/2

18:40-23:05

1 stop5h 25m

$573

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Wed 10/12

23:55-10:00

1 stop9h 05m

Canberra

Sun 14/12

15:35-23:55

1 stop9h 20m

$603

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 19/3

06:00-11:40

1 stop4h 40m

Canberra

Sat 28/3

07:05-14:00

2 stops7h 55m

$627

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 1/1

23:55-23:20

1 stop22h 25m

Canberra

Mon 5/1

12:20-23:05

1 stop11h 45m

$638

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 1/1

19:50-23:20

1 stop26h 30m

Canberra

Mon 5/1

12:20-23:05

1 stop11h 45m

$640

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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 $567, 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 May to fly from Cairns, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $570.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Canberra?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Canberra from Cairns. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $619. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Canberra is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $702.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Canberra?

Flying to Canberra from Cairns in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $644 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around $709. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How have Cairns to Canberra flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Cairns to Canberra flights are approximately 38% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cairns to Canberra

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Cheap Cairns to Canberra (CNS to CBR) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

5h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Canberra takes 5h 30m
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?

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JetstarPriceFrom $237Free cancellationRating
6.6
486 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $479Free cancellationRating
7.6
425 reviews
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