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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Cairns from C$ 940

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Vancouver to Cairns departing on 13/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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10:20 p.m. - 11:40 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CNS Cairns
20h 20m1 stop Nadi
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12:40 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.CNS  Cairns-YVR Vancouver Intl
42h 50m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 1,952Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
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10:20 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CNS Cairns
27h 25m2 stops Nadi Coolangatta Gold Coast
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6:00 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.CNS  Cairns-YVR Vancouver Intl
25h 05m2 stops Brisbane Nadi
C$ 1,981Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
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10:30 a.m. - 4:30 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CNS Cairns
25h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita
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12:35 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.CNS  Cairns-YVR Vancouver Intl
42h 05m2 stops Nadi San Francisco
C$ 2,059Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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10:20 p.m. - 11:40 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CNS Cairns
20h 20m1 stop Nadi
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12:40 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.CNS  Cairns-YVR Vancouver Intl
18h 25m1 stop Nadi
C$ 2,114Fiji Airways
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
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1:30 a.m. - 5:55 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CNS Cairns
35h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Osaka Kansai Intl
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11:40 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.CNS  Cairns-YVR Vancouver Intl
37h 50m1 stop Tokyo Narita
C$ 2,285Multiple Airlines
Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
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5:00 a.m. - 4:30 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CNS Cairns
30h 30m2 stops Calgary Tokyo Narita
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6:40 a.m. - 8:05 p.m.CNS  Cairns-YVR Vancouver Intl
30h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl
C$ 2,450Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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11:35 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 10m1 stop Brisbane
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12:05 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.CNS  Cairns-YVR Vancouver Intl
37h 15m1 stop Brisbane
C$ 2,623Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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7:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CNS Cairns
39h 50m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
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12:35 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.CNS  Cairns-YVR Vancouver Intl
21h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
C$ 2,644Qantas Airways
Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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7:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CNS Cairns
39h 50m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
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12:35 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.CNS  Cairns-YVR Vancouver Intl
21h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
C$ 2,647Qantas Airways
Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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7:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CNS Cairns
39h 50m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
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12:35 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.CNS  Cairns-YVR Vancouver Intl
21h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
C$ 2,654Qantas Airways
Tue, 24 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

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Air New Zealand flights from Vancouver to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Vancouver to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
14 Oct
YVR1:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl
40h 45m
3 stops
CNS10:45 p.m.Cairns
31 Oct
CNS6:50 a.m.Cairns
28h 28m
3 stops
YVR6:18 p.m.Vancouver Intl
C$ 3,092
Air New Zealand
14 Oct
YVR4:20 p.m.Vancouver Intl
37h 25m
3 stops
CNS10:45 p.m.Cairns
31 Oct
CNS6:50 a.m.Cairns
23h 40m
2 stops
YVR1:30 p.m.Vancouver Intl
C$ 3,307
Air New Zealand
28 Sep
YVR10:35 a.m.Vancouver Intl
35h 25m
3 stops
CNS3:00 p.m.Cairns
5 Oct
CNS10:55 a.m.Cairns
24h 57m
2 stops
YVR6:52 p.m.Vancouver Intl
C$ 3,810

Qantas Airways flights from Vancouver to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Vancouver to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
24 Nov
YVR7:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl
39h 50m
2 stops
CNS3:50 p.m.Cairns
27 Nov
CNS12:35 p.m.Cairns
21h 55m
1 stop
YVR5:30 p.m.Vancouver Intl
C$ 2,644
Qantas Airways
24 Nov
YVR7:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl
39h 50m
2 stops
CNS3:50 p.m.Cairns
27 Nov
CNS12:35 p.m.Cairns
21h 55m
1 stop
YVR5:30 p.m.Vancouver Intl
C$ 2,647
Qantas Airways
24 Nov
YVR7:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl
39h 50m
2 stops
CNS3:50 p.m.Cairns
27 Nov
CNS12:35 p.m.Cairns
21h 55m
1 stop
YVR5:30 p.m.Vancouver Intl
C$ 2,654

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Cheapest round-trip

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/10

10:20 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop20h 20m

Cairns

Thu 8/10

12:40 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

2 stops42h 50m

C$ 1,952

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/10

10:20 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops27h 25m

Cairns

Thu 8/10

6:00 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops25h 05m

C$ 1,981

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/10

10:30 a.m.-4:30 a.m.

1 stop25h 00m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

12:35 p.m.-1:40 p.m.

2 stops42h 05m

C$ 2,059
Quickest round-trip

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/10

10:20 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop20h 20m

Cairns

Thu 8/10

12:40 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 2,114

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 27/9

1:30 a.m.-5:55 a.m.

2 stops35h 25m

Cairns

Mon 5/10

11:40 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop37h 50m

C$ 2,285

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/10

5:00 a.m.-4:30 a.m.

2 stops30h 30m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

6:40 a.m.-8:05 p.m.

2 stops30h 25m

C$ 2,450

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/10

11:35 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop24h 10m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

12:05 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop37h 15m

C$ 2,623

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/11

7:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops39h 50m

Cairns

Fri 27/11

12:35 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop21h 55m

C$ 2,644

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/11

7:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops39h 50m

Cairns

Fri 27/11

12:35 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop21h 55m

C$ 2,647

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/11

7:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops39h 50m

Cairns

Fri 27/11

12:35 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop21h 55m

C$ 2,654

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How often are flights from Vancouver to Cairns delayed?

Historically, on average around 16% of flights between Vancouver and Cairns have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 138 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Vancouver to Cairns flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Vancouver to Cairns flights?

According to our data, Air Canada has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 16% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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Best price found

C$ 940

Fastest flight time

28h 45m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Cairns from Vancouver in the past 72 hours is C$ 940. The best round-trip flight deal from Vancouver to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,952.
The fastest flight from Vancouver to Cairns takes 28h 45m
There are no direct flights from Vancouver to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Vancouver to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Vancouver to Cairns

  • How far is Vancouver to Cairns by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Vancouver to Cairns is 11494.9 km. Typically, this will take 28h 45m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Vancouver to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Vancouver to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Vancouver to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Vancouver to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Vancouver to Cairns

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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom C$ 1,319Free CancellationRating
8.0
254 reviews
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