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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Newcastle to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Newcastle to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Newcastle to Cairns (NTL-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Newcastle to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Newcastle to Cairns

Qantas Airways Logo
NTL-CNS
2h 55mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
CNS-NTL
2h 45mnonstop
Qantas Airways
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NTL-CNS
2h 55mnonstop
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CNS-NTL
2h 45mnonstop
Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Newcastle to Cairns flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Newcastle to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newcastle to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Newcastle to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Newcastle to Cairns is August, where tickets cost $227 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $415 and $334 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Newcastle to Cairns?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $260, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Newcastle to Cairns?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Newcastle to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Newcastle to Cairns, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.

When to book flights from Newcastle to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newcastle to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Newcastle to Cairns

  • How many flights are there between Newcastle and Cairns per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Newcastle and lands in Cairns, with an average flight time of 2h 55m. The most common departure time is 3:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 3 flights.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Newcastle and Cairns?

    A passport is not required to fly from Newcastle to Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Newcastle to Cairns?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Newcastle to Cairns flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Newcastle to Cairns?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Newcastle and Cairns.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Newcastle to Cairns?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Newcastle to Cairns on on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Newcastle to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Newcastle to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Newcastle to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Newcastle is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Newcastle to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Newcastle with another airline. Booking your flights between Newcastle and CNS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Newcastle to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Newcastle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Newcastle to Cairns?

Find which airlines fly direct from Newcastle Williamtown Airport to Cairns Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Newcastle Williamtown to Cairns

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Cairns to Newcastle Williamtown

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Top airline flying from Newcastle to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Newcastle to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Newcastle to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 407 reviews
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
6.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2025NAN - BNE
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4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Newcastle to Cairns

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Newcastle (NTL)
Cairns (CNS)

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