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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Cairns?

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $129 and $64 for one-way flights to Cairns for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsOctober 18 to October 18$158
BNECairnsOctober 25 to October 27$175
MELCairnsNovember 15 to November 22$195
OOLCairnsOctober 25 to October 27$258
ADLCairnsOctober 18 to October 19$396
PERCairnsNovember 21 to November 24$531
AKLCairnsNovember 21 to November 27$588
NRTCairnsNovember 6 to November 12$775
KIXCairnsOctober 26 to November 9$832
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
OOLCairnsSeptember 27 to October 1$315
SYDCairnsSeptember 27 to September 29$493
MELCairnsSeptember 27 to October 1$521
ADLCairnsSeptember 28 to October 2$551
NRTCairnsSeptember 28 to October 2$1,033
*Prices include taxes and fees

Cairns Flight Information

Traveling to
Cairns
Lowest Price
$129
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
Virgin Australia, Jetstar
Number of Daily Flights
Airlines with Direct 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
$47 nightly
The price is $47 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$47 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Nice and quiet...Privacy...close to the bus stop..👍🙏"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
$67 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
$74 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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)
"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

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Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
$86 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
$95 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff were freindly and helpful. Wifi was not good. Housekeeping was only every 4 days so not great."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

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Comfort Inn Cairns City

Comfort Inn Cairns City

4 out of 5
183-185 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
$91 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$100 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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! (528 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.

Our Top Cairns with Airport Shuttles

Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel

3.5 out of 5
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD
$102 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$113 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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! (843 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
$121 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$134 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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! (419 reviews)
"It was a great stay. I have stayed there twice now and will be back"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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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

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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
$269 nightly
The price is $296 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$296 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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! (531 reviews)
"The rooms are large and have everything you could possibly need, including a full kitchen and washer/dryer. The property has multiple pools and plenty of restaurants within walking distance and a great little grocery store right next door."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

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Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
$144 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$158 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location at the southern end of the Esplanade. Lovely views of the coral sea and rainforest. Room was ready early. Buffet breakfast is stock standard but totally fine ($25 for guests). Housekeeping did a great job. Would stay again. Very convenient for the Convention Centre and reef / cruise ..."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

5 out of 5
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD
$199 nightly
The price is $219 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$219 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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! (1,002 reviews)
Wonderful Hotel
"Wonderful staff, very friendly and efficient. The rooms are spacious and well kept. Would come back to this hotel again."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

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Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
$166 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$182 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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! (1,001 reviews)
Great stay - perfect location
"Perfect location - clean rooms and efficient service . room will be updated soon as 3 floors are now being undated so looking forward to being in one of those rooms . Our room was spacious , clean and everything needed ."

Reviewed on Aug 28, 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
$198 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$218 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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! (1,008 reviews)
"We enjoyed the location - handy to boardwalk, Muddy’s cafe and lagoon nearby. The room was very big and the bathroom very small which had a skin breaking doorstop positioned next to the WC. The bed was very comfy and aircon worked well"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 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
$47 nightly
The price is $47 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$47 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Nice and quiet...Privacy...close to the bus stop..👍🙏"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 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! (999 reviews)
"My Brother and I liked everything,the staff were more then happy to spend time with us to organise trips and outings even so it took twice as long,because my Brother does not speak English.Stacey and Joelyn were so lovely and helpful in any way.Thank you very much!I like to come back soon,if I can.The ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 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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Frequently asked questions

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.