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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Launceston to Cairns

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

Nov 2026
$332
Dec 2026
$305
Jan 2027
$347
May 2027
$192

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns is May 2027, with return fares from $192 — 45% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $347).

When Should You Fly to Cairns?

Based on the fares we've tracked, May is typically the cheapest month to fly to Cairns, with return fares from $192. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $347 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Cairns average around $294. If you can travel in the off-peak months of May, December and November, you'll generally pay up to 35% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Launceston to Cairns Return Prices

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

November 2026
$332
December 2026
$305
January 2027
$347
May 2027
$192

Average Launceston to Cairns Return Prices

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

December 2026
$453
March 2027
$410
May 2027
$403

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