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Cheap flights from Cairns to Canberra from $275

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Canberra departing on 10/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
9h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 22:30
CBR
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CNS
9h 50m
1 stop
$505Multiple Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 15:30
CNS
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CBR
6h 20m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 09:05
CBR
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CNS
18h 05m
1 stop
$507Jetstar
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 18:30
CNS
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CBR
4h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 09:05
CBR
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CNS
18h 05m
1 stop
$537Multiple Airlines
Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 22:05
CNS
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CBR
5h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 20:50
CBR
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CNS
8h 10m
1 stop
$552Multiple Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 10:40
CNS
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CBR
4h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
12:20 - 16:45
CBR
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CNS
5h 25m
1 stop
$556Virgin Australia
Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:40 - 22:25
CNS
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CBR
8h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:20 - 08:30
CBR
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CNS
16h 10m
1 stop
$563Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
11:50 - 19:40
CNS
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CBR
7h 50m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 13:10
CBR
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CNS
6h 50m
1 stop
$579Virgin Australia
Sat, 1 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:40 - 13:20
CNS
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CBR
27h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 22:30
CBR
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CNS
9h 50m
1 stop
$588Multiple Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
21:00 - 07:25
CNS
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CBR
10h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 23:20
CBR
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CNS
17h 00m
1 stop
$605Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
21:00 - 07:25
CNS
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CBR
10h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 23:20
CBR
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CNS
17h 00m
1 stop
$606Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

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Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Canberra

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Canberra flight tickets
Virgin Australia
28 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
4h 40m
1 stop
CBR10:40Canberra
5 Oct
CBR12:20Canberra
5h 25m
1 stop
CNS16:45Cairns
$556
Virgin Australia
1 Aug
CNS11:50Cairns
7h 50m
1 stop
CBR19:40Canberra
8 Aug
CBR06:20Canberra
6h 50m
1 stop
CNS13:10Cairns
$579
Virgin Australia
23 July
CNS21:00Cairns
10h 25m
1 stop
CBR07:25Canberra
27 July
CBR06:20Canberra
17h 00m
1 stop
CNS23:20Cairns
$605

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Canberra

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Canberra flight tickets
Qantas Airways
2 Sept
CNS09:25Cairns
6h 35m
2 stops
CBR16:00Canberra
9 Sept
CBR15:25Canberra
7h 20m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
$1,143
Qantas Airways
19 July
CNS06:00Cairns
10h 40m
2 stops
CBR16:40Canberra
25 July
CBR07:05Canberra
7h 55m
2 stops
CNS15:00Cairns
$1,388
Qantas Airways
17 July
CNS10:55Cairns
6h 35m
2 stops
CBR17:30Canberra
25 July
CBR09:35Canberra
7h 20m
2 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
$1,653

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CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 4/8

06:00-15:30

1 stop9h 30m

Canberra

Tue 11/8

12:40-22:30

1 stop9h 50m

$505

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Wed 2/9

09:10-15:30

1 stop6h 20m

Canberra

Wed 9/9

15:00-09:05

1 stop18h 05m

$507

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 13/8

13:55-18:30

1 stop4h 35m

Canberra

Wed 19/8

15:00-09:05

1 stop18h 05m

$537

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Mon 17/8

16:55-22:05

1 stop5h 10m

Canberra

Mon 24/8

12:40-20:50

1 stop8h 10m

$552
Fastest return journey

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Mon 28/9

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

Canberra

Mon 5/10

12:20-16:45

1 stop5h 25m

$556

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sun 19/7

13:40-22:25

1 stop8h 45m

Canberra

Sat 25/7

16:20-08:30

1 stop16h 10m

$563

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sat 1/8

11:50-19:40

1 stop7h 50m

Canberra

Sat 8/8

06:20-13:10

1 stop6h 50m

$579

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 4/8

09:40-13:20

2 stops27h 40m

Canberra

Tue 11/8

12:40-22:30

1 stop9h 50m

$588

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 23/7

21:00-07:25

1 stop10h 25m

Canberra

Mon 27/7

06:20-23:20

1 stop17h 00m

$605

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 23/7

21:00-07:25

1 stop10h 25m

Canberra

Mon 27/7

06:20-23:20

1 stop17h 00m

$606

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Canberra?

The cheapest month to fly to Canberra from Cairns is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $533, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Canberra in January, then you should wait until November to fly from Cairns, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $546.

How have Cairns to Canberra flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2026, prices for Cairns to Canberra flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

6h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Canberra takes 6h 20m
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. 6h 20m 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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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $454Free cancellationRating
7.6
463 reviews
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