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Cheap flights from Cairns to Canberra from $518

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Jetstar Logo
19:30 - 11:35
CNS
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CBR
15h 05m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
12:15 - 22:05
CBR
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CNS
10h 50m
1 stop
$518Jetstar
Fri, 20 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 18:00
CNS
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CBR
5h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:30 - 09:05
CBR
-
CNS
18h 35m
1 stop
$545Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 11:40
CNS
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CBR
4h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
10:20 - 14:55
CBR
-
CNS
5h 35m
1 stop
$548Virgin Australia
Wed, 25 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 18:00
CNS
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CBR
5h 20m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:30 - 11:00
CBR
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CNS
5h 30m
1 stop
$575Virgin Australia
Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
11:45 - 18:15
CNS
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CBR
5h 30m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:05 - 10:15
CBR
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CNS
5h 10m
1 stop
$578Virgin Australia
Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 11:40
CNS
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CBR
4h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:40 - 11:20
CBR
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CNS
18h 40m
1 stop
$586Multiple Airlines
Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 11:40
CNS
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CBR
4h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:20 - 23:20
CBR
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CNS
12h 00m
1 stop
$588Virgin Australia
Sat, 4 Apr - Tue, 7 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 11:40
CNS
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CBR
4h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
15:35 - 23:05
CBR
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CNS
8h 30m
2 stops
$594Virgin Australia
Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 11:40
CNS
-
CBR
4h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 09:05
CBR
-
CNS
18h 00m
2 stops
$610Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 18:30
CNS
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CBR
12h 30m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 11:10
CBR
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CNS
4h 50m
1 stop
$613Virgin Australia
Tue, 19 May - Wed, 20 May

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Canberra

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Canberra flight tickets
Virgin Australia
25 Mar
CNS06:00Cairns
4h 40m
1 stop
CBR11:40Canberra
31 Mar
CBR10:20Canberra
5h 35m
1 stop
CNS14:55Cairns
$548
Virgin Australia
19 Feb
CNS11:40Cairns
5h 20m
1 stop
CBR18:00Canberra
23 Feb
CBR06:30Canberra
5h 30m
1 stop
CNS11:00Cairns
$575
Virgin Australia
17 Feb
CNS11:45Cairns
5h 30m
1 stop
CBR18:15Canberra
21 Feb
CBR06:05Canberra
5h 10m
1 stop
CNS10:15Cairns
$578

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 20/3

19:30-11:35

1 stop15h 05m

Canberra

Mon 23/3

12:15-22:05

1 stop10h 50m

$518

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sat 21/2

11:40-18:00

1 stop5h 20m

Canberra

Wed 25/2

15:30-09:05

1 stop18h 35m

$545

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Wed 25/3

06:00-11:40

1 stop4h 40m

Canberra

Tue 31/3

10:20-14:55

1 stop5h 35m

$548

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Thu 19/2

11:40-18:00

1 stop5h 20m

Canberra

Mon 23/2

06:30-11:00

1 stop5h 30m

$575

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 17/2

11:45-18:15

1 stop5h 30m

Canberra

Sat 21/2

06:05-10:15

1 stop5h 10m

$578

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 24/2

06:00-11:40

1 stop4h 40m

Canberra

Tue 24/2

17:40-11:20

1 stop18h 40m

$586

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Sat 4/4

06:00-11:40

1 stop4h 40m

Canberra

Tue 7/4

11:20-23:20

1 stop12h 00m

$588

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 24/2

06:00-11:40

1 stop4h 40m

Canberra

Tue 24/2

15:35-23:05

2 stops8h 30m

$594

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Fri 20/3

06:00-11:40

1 stop4h 40m

Canberra

Mon 23/3

16:05-09:05

2 stops18h 00m

$610

CairnsCanberra

CNS - CBR

CNSCBR

Cairns

Tue 19/5

06:00-18:30

1 stop12h 30m

Canberra

Wed 20/5

06:20-11:10

1 stop4h 50m

$613

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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 $530, 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 $531.

How have Cairns to Canberra flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Cairns to Canberra flights are approximately 53% 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

4h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Canberra takes 4h 55m
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 55m 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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Airline
Rating
Free cancellation
Price
JetstarPriceFrom $222Free cancellationRating
6.5
515 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $411Free cancellationRating
7.6
436 reviews
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