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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Newcastle to Cairns

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

Nov 2026
$512
Dec 2026
$442
Jan 2027
$430
Feb 2027
$479
Mar 2027
$477
Jul 2027
$492

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns is January 2027, with return fares from $430 — 16% cheaper than the most expensive month (November 2026, from $512).

When Should You Fly to Cairns?

Based on the fares we've tracked, January is typically the cheapest month to fly to Cairns, with return fares from $430. November is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $512.

Across the year, return fares to Cairns average around $472. If you can travel in the off-peak months of January, December and March, you'll generally pay up to 9% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Newcastle to Cairns Return Prices

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

November 2026
$512
December 2026
$442
January 2027
$430
February 2027
$479
March 2027
$477
July 2027
$492

Average Newcastle to Cairns Return Prices

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

November 2026
$702
December 2026
$730
January 2027
$686
March 2027
$756
April 2027
$694
July 2027
$683

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