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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $154 and $65 for one-way flights to Cairns for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsOctober 20 to October 23$170
BNECairnsOctober 21 to October 25$172
MELCairnsNovember 3 to November 7$248
OOLCairnsNovember 24 to December 3$248
ADLCairnsSeptember 6 to September 7$356
PERCairnsOctober 24 to October 26$527
AKLCairnsOctober 15 to October 20$592
NRTCairnsSeptember 3 to September 7$834
KIXCairnsSeptember 13 to September 28$967
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsAugust 24 to August 27$161
MELCairnsAugust 24 to September 1$229
SYDCairnsAugust 24 to August 28$294
ADLCairnsAugust 24 to September 2$303
NRTCairnsAugust 23 to September 12$1,011
*Prices include taxes and fees

Cairns Flight Information

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Lowest Price
$154
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
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Number of Daily Flights
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Amazing Cairns Accommodation Deals

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
$48 nightly
The price is $48 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$48 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"It was neat and tidy. Good place for kids we had a large amount of kids there is a park for the little ones and a fun pirate pool for the big ones also a baby pool. Excellent place to stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
$80 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
$88 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"I would stay there again, the accommodation was beautiful and great for a couple to stay for the weekend or a few days ☺️ but would highly recommend some thick quilts as well the thin blanket because my hubby and I were so cold after having the aircon on and didn’t want to turn it off because it ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Aspect Central
Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
$98 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$108 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great central location Lots of restaurants and cafes around Very friendly and helpful staff Very clean rooms Lift to all levels"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Hides Hotel Cairns
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Comfort Inn Cairns City

Comfort Inn Cairns City

4 out of 5
183-185 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
$90 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$99 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (522 reviews)
"Fresh paint and lovely"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Comfort Inn Cairns City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Cairns with Airport Shuttles

Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel

3.5 out of 5
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD
$100 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$111 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (836 reviews)
"Convenient location close to airport. Unfortunately just a one night booking so unable to access tourism services which appear to be a specialty of this property. Sadly another motel that hadn’t bothered to provide any milk in room"

Reviewed on May 26, 2025

Reef Palms Motel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
$117 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
$129 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are ...
7.8/10 Good! (416 reviews)
"My first time staying in a “hostel”, and"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Njoy Backpackers Hostel

Njoy Backpackers Hostel

1 out of 5
141 SHERIDAN STREET,141, Cairns, Queensland
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping ...
"The hostel is really nice. They have a free bus to the esplanade and free breakfast."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2018

Njoy Backpackers Hostel
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Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

2 out of 5
83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and airport pick-up service (surcharge). Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef ...
"Filthy. Bed had sand on it. Floors had weird stains. Air con locked out during peak heat times. Noisy. No lock on bathroom door leading directly from kitchen."

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2020

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Luxury Hotels in Cairns

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

5 out of 5
1 Veivers Road, Palm Cove, QLD
$307 nightly
The price is $337 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
$337 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Vie Spa Palm Cove and Palm Cove Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (526 reviews)
"Beautiful location& views. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
$147 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
$162 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"I had a fantastic experience staying at Pacific Hotel Cairns. The location is perfect — right in the heart of the city, close to shops, restaurants, and the waterfront. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with a smile"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

5 out of 5
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD
$192 nightly
The price is $212 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$212 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Bed very comfy"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
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Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
$144 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$159 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Facilities new, easy access to everything."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Pullman Cairns International
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Family Friendly Hotels in Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
$166 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$183 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, walk everywhere."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
$48 nightly
The price is $48 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$48 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"It was neat and tidy. Good place for kids we had a large amount of kids there is a park for the little ones and a fun pirate pool for the big ones also a baby pool. Excellent place to stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
22 - 26 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Our second visit to Blue Lagoon, 13 years apart, and it was as good as we remember it. The suite is a good size and well-equipped, the bed very comfortable and the pool and other facilities there are excellent. Apart from some minor quibbles (freezer unit in the fridge was not working and limited ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Blue Lagoon Resort
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Marlin Cove Resort
Great for families

Marlin Cove Resort

3.5 out of 5
2 Keem St, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Trinity Beach and Earl Hill ...
9/10 Wonderful! (453 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, kitchen, game room, babysitting

Overall Great Choice, highly recommend!
"Overall great experience. Check-in was seamless. Room was spacious and clean. Room included private laundry. Great location in a safe quaint town. Resort has great amenities, grounds are well kept throughout the property. And affordable!!"

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2025

Marlin Cove Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Which airlines fly to Cairns?
Reserve your seat with one of the 11 airlines that travel to Cairns and enjoy an incredible new adventure. Carriers that come with excellent reviews include:

  • Qantas
  • Jetstar
  • Virgin Australia

What airport is best to fly into Cairns?
Cairns has just one airport, which makes booking your flight to the city simple. CNS is around 3 mi from all the action downtown.
Places to visit in Cairns
On the hunt for some sightseeing hints? Don't go home until you've enjoyed attractions like Esplanade Lagoon, and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.Watch as local inhabitants greet each other, or just take a break from their daily routine at Cairns Esplanade. Need some more ideas? If you want a keepsake of your vacation, think beyond the T-shirts, mugs and fridge magnets, and find the perfect memento at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. And that's not all. While you're here, think about visiting Cairns Marlin Marina, a local marina.
How to get through airport security fast when traveling to Cairns
Make your journey to Cairns a little easier by following these useful security tips:

  • Keep your boarding pass and travel ID in an easily accessible place. They'll be the first things you'll be asked to produce by security staff.
  • Belts, coins and mobile phones should be put in a bin for X-raying. If you enter the body scanner with these items, you'll be instructed to turn back and remove them.
  • Laptops, digital cameras and other electronic devices must be placed in a tub to be X-rayed.
  • Flying with a favorite cologne or perfume? As long as it contains no more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a clear resealable plastic bag, you can keep it in your carry-on luggage.
  • Undo your shoelaces before entering the body scanner. Depending on what sort of shoes you're wearing, security may instruct you to remove them.
  • Scissors and multi-tools are prohibited inside the plane. Pack them in your checked luggage to avoid them being confiscated at the airport security checkpoint.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.