Cheap Flights to Cairns from $67 (2025/2026)

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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.

Tue, May 12 - Sat, May 16
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$161 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, May 16, priced at $161 found 5 days ago
Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 11
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$163 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $163 found 2 days ago
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$193 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$193
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $193 found 6 days ago
Thu, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 3
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$234 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$234
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Nov 27 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Dec 3, priced at $234 found 23 hours ago
Thu, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 31
BNK
Ballina - Byron Gateway
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$449 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$449
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from Ballina - Byron Gateway to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Jan 31, priced at $449 found 12 hours ago
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$566 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$566
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Fri, Jun 5 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Jun 9, priced at $566 found 2 days ago
Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Mar 5
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$992 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$992
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 19 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Mar 5, priced at $992 found 3 days ago
Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 20
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,064 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,064
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 13 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Nov 20, priced at $1,064 found 3 days ago
Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 15
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,106 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,106
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, Nov 1 from O'Hare Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $1,106 found 8 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsNovember 10 to November 11$163
SYDCairnsNovember 24 to December 4$177
MELCairnsNovember 27 to December 3$234
OOLCairnsJanuary 22 to January 30$249
ADLCairnsNovember 29 to December 1$467
PERCairnsDecember 3 to December 5$540
AKLCairnsNovember 27 to December 4$579
NRTCairnsDecember 20 to December 21$1,011
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsOctober 25 to October 26$170
MELCairnsOctober 24 to October 26$304
PERCairnsOctober 25 to November 1$468
ADLCairnsOctober 25 to October 27$532
NRTCairnsOctober 24 to November 3$1,017
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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Coral Sands Resort
4.5-star property

Coral Sands Resort

Nov 22 - Nov 25

3 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia • Coach
Price was $533, price is now $378 per person
$378
per person
found 1 hour ago
Sanctuary Palm Cove
5.0-star property

Sanctuary Palm Cove

Nov 22 - Nov 25

3 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $727, price is now $502 per person
$502
per person
found 1 hour ago
Vision Apartments
4.5-star property

Vision Apartments

Nov 22 - Nov 25

3 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia • Coach
Price was $630, price is now $472 per person
$472
per person
found 1 hour 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
Stay at this 4-star 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 Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
"The pools were great, friendly staff"

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 4-star 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 Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,033 reviews)
"Super helpful staff. Tasty dinner and breakfast. Willing to help with most anything!"

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

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Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, 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.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (994 reviews)
"Very nice stay! Everyone was really nice and helpful!"

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

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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.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"I have stayed at this hotel a few times over the last ten years and every time has been wonderful. This visit was no exception. The hotel reception and other staff were so welcoming and helpful. Rowan the night duty manager was incredibly accommodating and we wanted to thank him personally for going ..."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 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.

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 $161 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 $161 and $1,106. 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.