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Flight deals from Cairns to Vancouver International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairns to Vancouver International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Vancouver.$975 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Sat, 29 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Cairns on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $975, select.
Vancouver.$1,234 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Fiji Airways and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Cairns on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,234, select.
Vancouver.$1,252 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 20 Sep.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Cairns on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,252, select.
Vancouver.$1,356 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Dec, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with Fiji Airways and United.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Cairns on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,356, select.
Vancouver.$1,555 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 May, returning Thu, 8 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Mon, 5 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 8 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,555, select.
Vancouver.$1,602 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jan, returning Tue, 3 Feb.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,602, select.
Vancouver.$1,629 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Jun, returning Tue, 15 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar and Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sun, 22 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,629, select.
Vancouver.$1,753 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,753, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Vancouver International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Vancouver International flights are currently cheapest in November.
Apr
from $2,554
May
from $1,555
Jun
from $1,234
Jul
from $1,872
Aug
from $1,816
Sep
from $1,252
Oct
from $1,903
Nov
from $975
Dec
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Jan
from $2,061
Feb
from $2,800
Mar
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Cairns to Vancouver International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cairns to Vancouver below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Vancouver International.

Cairns to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$975
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Vancouver International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Vancouver International is $975. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Vancouver International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $975.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Cairns to Vancouver International.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Vancouver International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Vancouver International Airport on Saturday, 1 November 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cairns Airport and Vancouver International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Vancouver International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Fiji Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Vancouver International.

Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know

  • Vancouver is 17 hours behind Cairns and observes the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Your CNS to YVR flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairns Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between CNS and YVR:

    • Narita International Airport

    • Brisbane Airport

    • Auckland Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is $514. A round-trip fare right now is $975. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CNS to YVR if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Vancouver International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CNS to YVR.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairns Airport to Vancouver International Airport.

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • Of the flights that depart from Cairns Airport, 71.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To reach Cairns Airport from central Cairns, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to CNS? If you've booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver

  • From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Cairns Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Vancouver. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.

  • The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Cairns Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CNS to YVR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Canada

  • Vancouver has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in Canada, consider Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are key highlights.

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