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Fast facts on flights from Cairns

Cheapest flight foundRockhampton, $145
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Most popular destinationSingapore
Most popular airlineQantas

The best flight deals leaving from Cairns Airport soon

Save on your flight fare, so you can spend more when you get there. Here are the best domestic and international flights from Cairns Airport departing soon.
Rockhampton.$145 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Sep, returning Mon, 9 Sep.Return flight with Bonza.Outbound direct flight with Bonza departs from Cairns on Fri, 6 Sep, arriving in Rockhampton.Inbound direct flight with Bonza departs from Rockhampton on Mon, 9 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $145, select.
Denpasar.$395 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jan, returning Fri, 31 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 22 Jan, arriving in Bali (Denpasar).Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Bali (Denpasar) on Fri, 31 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $395, select.
Port Moresby.$470 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 May, returning Wed, 24 Jul.Return flight with Air Niugini.Outbound direct flight with Air Niugini departs from Cairns on Sat, 11 May, arriving in Port Moresby.Inbound direct flight with Air Niugini departs from Port Moresby on Wed, 24 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.
Auckland.$485 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Jun, returning Sun, 16 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Fri, 7 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Auckland International on Sun, 16 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $485, select.
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Booking flights from Cairns Airport: frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Rockhampton is $145. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly out of Cairns Airport is Friday, 6 September 2024, to Rockhampton Airport.
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You can also set up Price Alerts for flights you'd like to keep an eye on. We'll let you know when a particular fare from Cairns Airport rises or falls so you can book when it's cheapest.
Sure – our flight search allows you to check for outbound flights from Cairns departing the very same day. But if you want the cheapest fare, we recommend you book around 30 days before departure. This is on average, the time when fares are cheaper.
Of course! Just select 'one way' when you search with us. And here's an extra tip: sometimes searching for a one way ticket from Cairns Airport, and another one-way back home, can yield cheaper tickets than a return fare with an airline.
It's best to arrive at Cairns Airport at least 2 hours before the time of your flight departure, so you have enough time to check any luggage in, clear security and find your gate.
The cheapest flight from Cairns Airport we found in the next 1 year is to Rockhampton for $145. It departs on Friday, 6 September 2024. There are also cheap flights from Cairns Airport to Bali (Denpasar) and Port Moresby.

How to find cheap flights from Cairns

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