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Cheap flights from Cairns to Canberra from $274

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23:55 - 07:30CNS  Cairns-CBR Canberra
6h 35m1 stop Melbourne
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17:50 - 22:40CBR  Canberra-CNS Cairns
5h 50m1 stop Brisbane
$565Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
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11:45 - 18:15CNS  Cairns-CBR Canberra
5h 30m1 stop Melbourne
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06:30 - 11:00CBR  Canberra-CNS Cairns
5h 30m1 stop Brisbane
$580Virgin Australia
Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
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06:00 - 18:00CNS  Cairns-CBR Canberra
11h 00m1 stop Brisbane
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09:40 - 16:40CBR  Canberra-CNS Cairns
8h 00m1 stop Brisbane
$604Virgin Australia
Tue, 17 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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11:45 - 13:40CNS  Cairns-CBR Canberra
24h 55m1 stop Melbourne
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07:05 - 14:55CBR  Canberra-CNS Cairns
8h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$607Virgin Australia
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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06:00 - 16:30CNS  Cairns-CBR Canberra
9h 30m1 stop Brisbane
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07:55 - 17:30CBR  Canberra-CNS Cairns
10h 35m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$613Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 3 Dec
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06:00 - 11:40CNS  Cairns-CBR Canberra
4h 40m1 stop Brisbane
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06:35 - 11:05CBR  Canberra-CNS Cairns
5h 30m1 stop Melbourne
$617Virgin Australia
Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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11:40 - 18:15CNS  Cairns-CBR Canberra
5h 35m1 stop Melbourne
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06:20 - 14:55CBR  Canberra-CNS Cairns
9h 35m1 stop Brisbane
$620Qantas Airways
Wed, 2 Dec - Thu, 3 Dec
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06:00 - 16:30CNS  Cairns-CBR Canberra
9h 30m1 stop Brisbane
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08:10 - 16:50CBR  Canberra-CNS Cairns
9h 40m2 stops Melbourne Brisbane
$663Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 3 Dec
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06:00 - 11:40CNS  Cairns-CBR Canberra
4h 40m1 stop Brisbane
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14:25 - 19:05CBR  Canberra-CNS Cairns
5h 40m1 stop Melbourne
$663Virgin Australia
Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
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23:55 - 07:30CNS  Cairns-CBR Canberra
6h 35m1 stop Melbourne
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07:05 - 14:00CBR  Canberra-CNS Cairns
7h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
$671Virgin Australia
Thu, 24 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec

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Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Canberra

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Canberra flight tickets
Virgin Australia
17 Nov
CNS11:45Cairns
5h 30m
1 stop
CBR18:15Canberra
20 Nov
CBR06:30Canberra
5h 30m
1 stop
CNS11:00Cairns
$580
Virgin Australia
17 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
11h 00m
1 stop
CBR18:00Canberra
21 Nov
CBR09:40Canberra
8h 00m
1 stop
CNS16:40Cairns
$604
Virgin Australia
24 Feb
CNS11:45Cairns
24h 55m
1 stop
CBR13:40Canberra
28 Feb
CBR07:05Canberra
8h 50m
1 stop
CNS14:55Cairns
$607

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Canberra

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Canberra flight tickets
Qantas Airways
2 Dec
CNS11:40Cairns
5h 35m
1 stop
CBR18:15Canberra
3 Dec
CBR06:20Canberra
9h 35m
1 stop
CNS14:55Cairns
$620
Qantas Airways
2 Dec
CNS09:15Cairns
8h 00m
2 stops
CBR18:15Canberra
3 Dec
CBR06:20Canberra
8h 40m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
$831
Qantas Airways
24 Dec
CNS13:50Cairns
6h 45m
2 stops
CBR21:35Canberra
30 Dec
CBR15:40Canberra
8h 00m
2 stops
CNS22:40Cairns
$901

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CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 24/12

23:55-07:30

1 stop6h 35m

Canberra

Wed 30/12

17:50-22:40

1 stop5h 50m

$565

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 17/11

11:45-18:15

1 stop5h 30m

Canberra

Fri 20/11

06:30-11:00

1 stop5h 30m

$580

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 17/11

06:00-18:00

1 stop11h 00m

Canberra

Sat 21/11

09:40-16:40

1 stop8h 00m

$604

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Wed 24/2

11:45-13:40

1 stop24h 55m

Canberra

Sun 28/2

07:05-14:55

1 stop8h 50m

$607

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 1/12

06:00-16:30

1 stop9h 30m

Canberra

Thu 3/12

07:55-17:30

1 stop10h 35m

$613
Fastest return journey

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 13/11

06:00-11:40

1 stop4h 40m

Canberra

Tue 17/11

06:35-11:05

1 stop5h 30m

$617

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Wed 2/12

11:40-18:15

1 stop5h 35m

Canberra

Thu 3/12

06:20-14:55

1 stop9h 35m

$620

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 1/12

06:00-16:30

1 stop9h 30m

Canberra

Thu 3/12

08:10-16:50

2 stops9h 40m

$663

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sun 15/11

06:00-11:40

1 stop4h 40m

Canberra

Thu 19/11

14:25-19:05

1 stop5h 40m

$663

CairnsCanberra

CNS Cairns - CBR Canberra

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 24/12

23:55-07:30

1 stop6h 35m

Canberra

Wed 30/12

07:05-14:00

2 stops7h 55m

$671

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $549 to $600.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $565.

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 $549, 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 February to fly from Cairns, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $553.

How have Cairns to Canberra flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Cairns to Canberra flights are approximately 7% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cairns to Canberra

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cairns to Canberra according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

$274

Fastest flight time

5h 30m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Canberra from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $274. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Canberra found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $565.
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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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. 5h 30m 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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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $444Free cancellationRating
7.6
482 reviews
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