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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $128 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*
BNECairnsJanuary 22 to January 28$128
SYDCairnsJanuary 15 to January 17$153
MELCairnsJanuary 9 to January 10$173
OOLCairnsJanuary 8 to January 15$249
ADLCairnsJanuary 22 to January 28$398
PERCairnsDecember 5 to December 13$497
AKLCairnsFebruary 10 to February 17$582
NRTCairnsFebruary 6 to February 13$777
KIXCairnsJanuary 11 to January 21$987
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MELCairnsNovember 16 to November 20$235
BNECairnsNovember 14 to November 17$262
SYDCairnsNovember 15 to November 22$327
*Prices include taxes and fees

Cairns Flight Information

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Lowest Price
$128
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Airlines Serving
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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 Nov 10 to Nov 11
$48 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Just the taps in bathroom needs new washers.

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

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Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
$59 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$64 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with 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)
Parking was safe, room clean. Just the noise outside the property. People yelling and calling out all night.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

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Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
$69 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$77 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with 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! (999 reviews)
As a fnq local I have stayed here before but not for many years . The hotel is looking good now. The bed was comfortable and the room pristine but the aircon could have been colder as it was still warm in the middle of the day. What annoyed me though was there were no bath mats or teaspoons. Even ...

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

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Comfort Inn Cairns City

Comfort Inn Cairns City

4 out of 5
183-185 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
$80 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$88 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with 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! (530 reviews)
I enjoyed my stay here. Convenient location at a reasonable price. Aquarium was just a 5 minute walk. I stayed 3 night and didn’t use the car. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

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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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Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel

3.5 out of 5
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD
$89 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$98 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with 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! (846 reviews)
Ideal for us. Comfortable and clean

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
$129 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$143 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with 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! (426 reviews)
It is my wonderful experience to stay in this hostel. Very lively filled with tourists from all over the world! One of the best one I have stayed so far.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

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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

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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
$204 nightly
The price is $225 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$225 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with 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! (535 reviews)
Great location. Beachfront view, easy access to the water and multiple options for food in walking distance.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

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Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
$118 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$130 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with 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! (1,002 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

5 out of 5
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD
$159 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$175 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Excellent location, good breakfast, room for improvement in furniture/blind maintenance

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

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Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
$138 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$152 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with 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! (1,002 reviews)
food and beverage staff were amazing

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

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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.

Family Friendly Hotels in Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
$165 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$181 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with 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! (1,016 reviews)
Great stay fairly close to the action free parking is great lo ely views from ocean side room. Lovely helpful staff a 24/7 desk is a bonus

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

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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 Nov 10 to Nov 11
$48 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Just the taps in bathroom needs new washers.

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

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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! (998 reviews)
A lovely relaxing atmosphere. Plenty of space in 1 bed unit. Staff are amazing. Room had fab view of pool

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

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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! (454 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
That it was close to the beach (5 min. walk) there were 2 pools and the surrounds were wonderful. On the negative side we were given an upstairs room which meant that we had to carry heavy suit cases up the stairs ( I am 72 yo, and my wife is 66 it was a struggle) the room was clean, but we noticed ...

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

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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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