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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Canberra to Cairns

Return fares from Canberra to Cairns by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Dec 2026
$640
Jan 2027
$595
Feb 2027
$641
May 2027
$549
Aug 2027
$576

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns is May 2027, with return fares from $549 — 14% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $641).

When Should You Fly to Cairns?

Based on the fares we've tracked, May is typically the cheapest month to fly to Cairns, with return fares from $549. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $641.

Across the year, return fares to Cairns average around $600. If you can travel in the off-peak months of May, August and January, you'll generally pay up to 8% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Canberra to Cairns Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Canberra to Cairns return airfares.

December 2026
$640
January 2027
$595
February 2027
$641
May 2027
$549
August 2027
$576

Average Canberra to Cairns Return Prices

These are the average prices for Canberra to Cairns return airfares.

November 2026
$956
December 2026
$887
January 2027
$856
February 2027
$907
March 2027
$853
May 2027
$832
June 2027
$857

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