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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $520. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cairns.$512 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.

Cairns.$520 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $520, select.

Cairns.$532 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $532, select.

Cairns.$533 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $533, select.

Cairns.$537 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $537, select.

Cairns.$545 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $545, select.

Cairns.$549 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $549, select.

Cairns.$555 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $555, select.

Cairns.$573 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $573, select.

Cairns.$593 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $593, select.

Cairns.$624 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $624, select.

Cairns.$900 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Skytrans Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Skytrans Airlines departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Skytrans Airlines departs from Cairns on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $900, select.

Cairns.$909 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Skytrans Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Skytrans Airlines departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Skytrans Airlines departs from Cairns on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $909, select.

Cairns.$978 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Cairns on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $978, select.

Cairns.$1,067 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Skytrans Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Skytrans Airlines departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Skytrans Airlines departs from Cairns on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,067, select.

Cairns.$1,115 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Skytrans Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Skytrans Airlines departs from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Skytrans Airlines departs from Cairns on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,115, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) to Cairns

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Proserpine to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$512
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	1 hr, 25 mins
Most popular airline	Skytrans Airlines
Average flights per week	10

Finding cheap flights from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) to Cairns?

The best price we found for a return flight from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) to Cairns is $511. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) to Cairns?

1 hour and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) to Cairns.

Which airlines fly direct from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) to Cairns?

Skytrans Airlines and Flexflight fly direct from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) to Cairns.

How many flights are there a week from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) to Cairns?

As of July 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) to Cairns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) to Cairns is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns Airport on Friday, 23 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cairns?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Cairns?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns with?

Currently, Virgin Australia and Skytrans Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Flying from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport (PPP) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Proserpine and Cairns are both in the UTC+10 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
There are three Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns Airport flights every week to choose from.
To ensure you get on your PPP to CNS flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Skytrans Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PPP and CNS:
- Sydney Airport
- Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
- Brisbane Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport (PPP) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

$186 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns Airport flight. A return flight starts from $512. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from PPP to CNS, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from PPP to CNS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns Airport.

Handy information about Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport (PPP)

61% of flights that depart Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Proserpine to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

Reserve a hotel near CNS if you're taking a late Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cairns Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cairns and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cairns Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

The quietest month for a flight from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Cairns based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport to Cairns Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PPP to CNS in August. Temperatures average between 16ºC and 25ºC then.

Explore more of Australia

Cairns has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. Around 290 kilometres south of Cairns, a visit to Townsville will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Great Barrier Reef Aquarium and Botanic Gardens.
Around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns, Bowen is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Horseshoe Bay Beach, Sunset Point and Kings Beach.