Cheap flights from New South Wales to Cairns from $99

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from New South Wales is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $235, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of March, then departing from New South Wales during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $235.

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from New South Wales. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $276. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $328. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cairns.

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from New South Wales to Cairns when you can find flight prices for as low as $261. Flying to Cairns in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $334 on average. Flights to Cairns from New South Wales at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from New South Wales when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around $291 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from New South Wales for as low as $246 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on New South Wales to Cairns flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Jetstar and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from New South Wales to Cairns

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cairns from New South Wales according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 64% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cairns. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Cairns on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of February 2026, there are 33 flights per day flying from New South Wales to Cairns. The most common time of day flights depart is 09:00, with 65% of flights taking off at midday.

As of February 2026, 235 flights take off from New South Wales and land in Cairns each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.