Cheap Flights to Cairns from $73 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Cairns?

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

Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 6
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$149 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$149
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, May 3 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, May 6, priced at $149 found 4 days ago
Wed, Jun 17 - Thu, Jun 18
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$174 Roundtrip, just found
$174
Roundtrip
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Jun 17 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Jun 18, priced at $174 just found
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, Apr 29
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$197 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Apr 28 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $197 found 3 days ago
Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 21
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$392 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$392
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Oct 16 from Perth to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $392 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 12
NRT
Narita Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$468 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$468
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Jul 1 from Narita Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Jul 12, priced at $468 found 3 days ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 22
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$474 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$474
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $474 found 1 day ago
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
SIN
Changi
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$627 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$627
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 4 from Changi to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, May 8, priced at $627 found 21 hours ago
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$837 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$837
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $837 found 1 day ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$848 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$848
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $848 found 6 days ago
Thu, May 14 - Sat, May 23
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,003 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,003
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, May 14 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, May 23, priced at $1,003 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMay 3 to May 6$149
OOLCairnsApril 23 to April 26$161
SYDCairnsJune 17 to June 18$174
MELCairnsApril 28 to April 29$197
ADLCairnsJune 23 to July 16$438
PERCairnsMay 9 to May 14$534
AKLCairnsApril 24 to May 7$592
NRTCairnsMay 22 to May 29$771
KIXCairnsApril 6 to April 11$1,048
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMarch 13 to March 19$253
SYDCairnsMarch 13 to March 16$423
MELCairnsMarch 14 to March 15$448
ADLCairnsMarch 14 to March 15$461
OOLCairnsMarch 13 to March 16$631
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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Oasis at Palm Cove
4.0-star property

Oasis at Palm Cove

Mar 15 - Mar 21

6 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar • Coach
Price was $803, price is now $615 per person
$615
per person
found 1 day ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Mar 15 - Mar 21

6 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar • Coach
Price was $2,253, price is now $1,092 per person
$1,092
per person
found 1 day ago
The Reef Retreat
4.0-star property

The Reef Retreat

Mar 15 - Mar 21

6 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar • Coach
Price was $935, price is now $658 per person
$658
per person
found 1 day ago
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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, 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! (1,003 reviews)
Accomodation flawless. Everything within walking distance.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Ocean harbor views were fantastic

Reviewed on Mar 10, 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 Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
I absolutely loved my stay here! The staff were so helpful, my room was super clean and spacious and the location was perfect! 10/10

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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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 Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Full of green ants and cockroaches

Reviewed on Mar 10, 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 $149 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 $149 and $1,048. 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.