Cheap Flights to Cairns from $79 (2026/2027)

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Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jun 3
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$141 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$141
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $141 found 4 days ago
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$182 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Jul 28, priced at $182 found 1 day ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Sep 18, priced at $187 found 3 days ago
Sun, May 24 - Mon, Jun 1
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$279 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$279
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, May 24 from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Jun 1, priced at $279 found 5 days ago
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
AVV
Avalon
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$457 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$457
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Avalon to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, May 6, priced at $457 found 3 days ago
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 12
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$513 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$513
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Aug 10 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Aug 12, priced at $513 found 3 days ago
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18
SIN
Changi
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$648 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$648
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 10 from Changi to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Aug 18, priced at $648 found 4 days ago
Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 23
NRT
Narita Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$712 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$712
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Narita Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, May 23, priced at $712 found 3 days ago
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 12
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$897 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$897
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $897 found 6 days ago
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$948 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$948
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, May 14, priced at $948 found 3 days ago
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 8
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$957 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$957
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Jul 25 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $957 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMay 28 to June 3$141
SYDCairnsJuly 21 to July 28$182
MELCairnsJuly 22 to July 25$194
OOLCairnsMay 24 to May 31$283
AKLCairnsJune 26 to July 11$624
PERCairnsMay 6 to May 9$653
NRTCairnsMay 7 to May 23$712
KIXCairnsMay 24 to May 31$830
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsApril 26 to April 29$250
OOLCairnsApril 26 to April 29$288
SYDCairnsApril 26 to May 1$292
ADLCairnsApril 25 to April 25$570
AKLCairnsApril 25 to May 4$788
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment
2.5-star property

Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment

May 10 - May 17

7 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $985, price is now $516 per person
$516
per person
found 1 day ago
Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views
2.5-star property

Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views

May 10 - May 17

7 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,042, price is now $533 per person
$533
per person
found 1 day ago
Waters Edge Apartment
4.0-star property

Waters Edge Apartment

May 10 - May 17

7 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $2,246, price is now $1,398 per person
$1,398
per person
found 1 day ago
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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 Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Very sloppy room service.Its below standard for a 5 star hotel.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 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 luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. 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! (1,009 reviews)
This is the second the Shangri La-Marina in Cairns. It is a lovely hotel with an exceptional pool area. We look forward to our next stay.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Hotel is a bit far from restaurants walking distance

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

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Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

4 out of 5
Cnr Abbott And Florence Street Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great refurbished room on ground floor.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 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 $141 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?
May 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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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 $141 and $957. 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.