Cheap Flights to Cairns from $70 (2026/2027)

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Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Fri, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 23
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$139 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$139
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Mar 20 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Mar 23, priced at $139 found 1 day ago
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Apr 28
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$163 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Apr 25 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $163 found 3 days ago
Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$220 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$220
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Feb 27 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Mar 6, priced at $220 found 1 day ago
Sun, Mar 29 - Sat, Apr 4
POM
Jackson Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$351 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$351
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Air Niugini flight, departing Sun, Mar 29 from Jackson Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Apr 4, priced at $351 found 10 hours ago
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
DPS
Ngurah Rai Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$424 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$424
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Mar 2 from Ngurah Rai Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $424 found 6 days ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
CBR
Canberra Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$447 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$447
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from Canberra Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $447 found 11 hours ago
Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$576 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$576
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, May 25 from Queenstown Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Jun 1, priced at $576 found 6 days ago
Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 12
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$837 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$837
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $837 found 2 hours ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 21
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,003 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,003
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 21, priced at $1,003 found 3 days ago
Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, May 9
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,141 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$1,141
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Apr 23 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, May 9, priced at $1,141 found 6 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMarch 20 to March 23$139
SYDCairnsApril 25 to April 28$168
OOLCairnsMarch 23 to March 25$209
MELCairnsApril 2 to April 11$299
ADLCairnsMay 5 to May 6$340
AKLCairnsApril 18 to April 25$492
PERCairnsMarch 13 to March 21$604
NRTCairnsMay 19 to May 27$664
KIXCairnsApril 5 to April 13$898
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsFebruary 27 to March 2$211
MELCairnsFebruary 27 to March 6$220
BNECairnsFebruary 28 to March 8$279
ADLCairnsFebruary 28 to March 8$454
KIXCairnsMarch 1 to March 8$1,163
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views
2.5-star property

Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views

Apr 6 - Apr 10

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $891, price is now $581 per person
$581
per person
found 1 day ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Apr 6 - Apr 10

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,836, price is now $954 per person
$954
per person
found 1 day ago
3-bed Family Home With Pool & BBQ by the Beach
2.5-star property

3-bed Family Home With Pool & BBQ by the Beach

Apr 2 - Apr 5

3 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,554, price is now $1,046 per person
$1,046
per person
found 1 day ago
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Travelers ❤️ These Cairns 🏨

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Rondo Theatre are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Beautiful resort

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
Excellent rooms and wonderful staff

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and JUTE Theatre Company are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Great location and well-maintained

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

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Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Hotel Casino are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great service and attitude

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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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.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Cairns?
To give you a figure to work with, the cheapest roundtrip flight to Cairns cost $139 in the last seven days. An easy way to grab a travel bargain is to be flexible with your dates. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Cairns departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?
March is the cheapest time to board a plane to Cairns — that's based on Travelocity's direct return flight demand from January to December last year. We can help you score a great bargain so you can start arranging your escape today.
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How do I find the best deals on flights to Cairns?
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What are the most popular flight routes to Cairns?
To help you find flights to Cairns, check out our list of some of the leading routes:

  • Brisbane, QLD (BNE) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 2,478 flights a month.
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 1,620 flights a month.
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 806 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Cairns on average?
Based on prices found over the last seven days, roundtrip flights to Cairns were between $139 and $1,163. Whenever you're ready to take off, Travelocity will help you find a fare that won't blow your budget. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Cairns?
To get a feel for the average duration of a direct flight to Cairns, check out these in-demand routes:

  • Brisbane, QLD (BNE) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 2 hours and 23 minutes
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 3 hours and 21 minutes
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 1 hour and 2 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Cairns?
What you can expect depends mostly on your airline and how long your journey is. Most airlines provide passengers with hot meals, drinks and entertainment on long-haul journeys. Whether you're seeking business class flights to Cairns or cheap flights for family vacations, you'll be well taken care of from boarding to touchdown.