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Cheap flights from Cairns to Canberra from $242

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Multiple Airlines Logo
19:25 - 14:35
CNS
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CBR
19h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:20 - 08:30
CBR
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CNS
16h 10m
1 stop
$464Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
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06:00 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 09:05
CBR
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CNS
18h 05m
1 stop
$468Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
16:25 - 08:30
CBR
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CNS
16h 05m
1 stop
$476Jetstar
Fri, 8 May - Sun, 10 May
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21:40 - 12:05
CNS
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CBR
14h 25m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 22:40
CBR
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CNS
10h 00m
1 stop
$493Jetstar
Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
6h 20m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
16:15 - 08:30
CBR
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CNS
16h 15m
1 stop
$510Jetstar
Fri, 8 May - Mon, 11 May
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06:00 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:40 - 16:10
CBR
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CNS
7h 30m
1 stop
$541Multiple Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Fri, 15 May
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06:00 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:35 - 09:05
CBR
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CNS
15h 30m
2 stops
$549Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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06:00 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:40 - 23:20
CBR
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CNS
14h 40m
1 stop
$554Multiple Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Fri, 15 May
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06:00 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:05
CBR
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CNS
27h 05m
2 stops
$607Multiple Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Fri, 29 May
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 10:40
CNS
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CBR
4h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
19:10 - 11:10
CBR
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CNS
16h 00m
1 stop
$624Virgin Australia
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Canberra

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Canberra flight tickets
Virgin Australia
16 Apr
CNS11:50Cairns
20h 05m
1 stop
CBR07:55Canberra
17 Apr
CBR15:15Canberra
18h 35m
1 stop
CNS09:50Cairns
$510
Virgin Australia
17 Apr
CNS06:00Cairns
4h 40m
1 stop
CBR10:40Canberra
17 Apr
CBR18:50Canberra
15h 00m
1 stop
CNS09:50Cairns
$536
Virgin Australia
4 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
4h 40m
1 stop
CBR10:40Canberra
8 Sept
CBR19:10Canberra
16h 00m
1 stop
CNS11:10Cairns
$624

Jetstar flights from Cairns to Canberra

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to Canberra flight tickets
Jetstar
23 Apr
CNS06:00Cairns
9h 30m
1 stop
CBR15:30Canberra
27 Apr
CBR15:00Canberra
18h 05m
1 stop
CNS09:05Cairns
$468
Jetstar
8 May
CNS06:00Cairns
9h 30m
1 stop
CBR15:30Canberra
10 May
CBR16:25Canberra
16h 05m
1 stop
CNS08:30Cairns
$476
Jetstar
13 Aug
CNS21:40Cairns
14h 25m
1 stop
CBR12:05Canberra
16 Aug
CBR12:40Canberra
10h 00m
1 stop
CNS22:40Cairns
$493

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CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 21/4

19:25-14:35

1 stop19h 10m

Canberra

Sat 25/4

16:20-08:30

1 stop16h 10m

$464

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 23/4

06:00-15:30

1 stop9h 30m

Canberra

Mon 27/4

15:00-09:05

1 stop18h 05m

$468

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 8/5

06:00-15:30

1 stop9h 30m

Canberra

Sun 10/5

16:25-08:30

1 stop16h 05m

$476

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 13/8

21:40-12:05

1 stop14h 25m

Canberra

Sun 16/8

12:40-22:40

1 stop10h 00m

$493

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 8/5

09:10-15:30

1 stop6h 20m

Canberra

Mon 11/5

16:15-08:30

1 stop16h 15m

$510
Fastest return journey

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 8/5

06:00-15:30

1 stop9h 30m

Canberra

Fri 15/5

08:40-16:10

1 stop7h 30m

$541

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 23/4

06:00-15:30

1 stop9h 30m

Canberra

Mon 27/4

17:35-09:05

2 stops15h 30m

$549

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 8/5

06:00-15:30

1 stop9h 30m

Canberra

Fri 15/5

08:40-23:20

1 stop14h 40m

$554

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 22/5

06:00-15:30

1 stop9h 30m

Canberra

Fri 29/5

06:00-09:05

2 stops27h 05m

$607

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 4/9

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

Canberra

Tue 8/9

19:10-11:10

1 stop16h 00m

$624

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cairns and Canberra?

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 $519, 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 January to fly from Cairns, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $523.

How have Cairns to Canberra flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for Cairns to Canberra flights are approximately 32% 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

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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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Canberra

  • 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Canberra Airport?

  • 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 $229Free cancellationRating
6.5
536 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $419Free cancellationRating
7.6
453 reviews
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