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Cairns.$588 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Regional Express and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Regional Express, departs from Port Macquarie on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Port Macquarie.Price includes taxes and charges.From $588, select.
Cairns.$629 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Mon, 29 Sep.Return flight with Qantas and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Macquarie on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Port Macquarie.Price includes taxes and charges.From $629, select.
Cairns.$660 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 May, returning Thu, 22 May.Return flight with Qantas and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Macquarie on Sun, 18 May, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Port Macquarie.Price includes taxes and charges.From $660, select.
Cairns.$669 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jul, returning Fri, 25 Jul.Return flight with Qantas and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Macquarie on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Port Macquarie.Price includes taxes and charges.From $669, select.
Cairns.$683 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Macquarie on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Cairns on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Port Macquarie.Price includes taxes and charges.From $683, select.
Cairns.$730 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Jun, returning Mon, 7 Jul.Return flight with Qantas and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Macquarie on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Port Macquarie.Price includes taxes and charges.From $730, select.

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Port Macquarie to Cairns: Alternative routes

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Port Macquarie to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$588
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Port Macquarie to Cairns is $588. 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 Port Macquarie to Cairns. But we found flights with one or more stops from $588.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Port Macquarie to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly from Port Macquarie to Cairns is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Port Macquarie Airport to Cairns Airport on Monday, 26 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Port Macquarie Airport and Cairns 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 Cairns 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 Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Regional Express offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Travelling from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cairns is UTC+10, which is one hour behind Port Macquarie.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your PQQ to CNS flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Port Macquarie Airport to Cairns Airport. Brisbane Airport is a popular stopover on the PQQ to CNS route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • At the moment, $291 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Port Macquarie Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $588. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PQQ to CNS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PQQ to CNS.

  • Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Port Macquarie Airport to Cairns Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)

  • 77.72% of flights that take off from Port Macquarie Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Port Macquarie Airport from central Port Macquarie, it'll take about 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near PQQ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Cairns Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

  • Cairns Airport to central Cairns has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Cairns Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Cairns based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • When booking your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Cairns Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from PQQ to CNS in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've done Cairns, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Travel about 290 kilometres south to Townsville to check off its top sights. From The Strand Beach to Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Bowen is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. No trip is complete without seeing Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.

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