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

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Cairns?

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Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, May 3
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$138 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$138
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Apr 28 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, May 3, priced at $138 found 6 days ago
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jun 29
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$175 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$175
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Jun 25 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Jun 29, priced at $175 found 1 day ago
Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 12
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$286 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$286
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, Oct 11 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Oct 12, priced at $286 found 3 days ago
Sun, Aug 9 - Thu, Aug 13
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$579 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$579
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sun, Aug 9 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $579 found 2 days ago
Thu, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 15
DRW
Darwin Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$603 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$603
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Thu, Jul 9 from Darwin Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Jul 15, priced at $603 found 6 days ago
Sun, Jun 21 - Thu, Jun 25
NRT
Narita Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$752 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$752
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jun 21 from Narita Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Jun 25, priced at $752 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 23 - Wed, Jul 29
KIX
Kansai Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$808 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$808
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar Japan flight, departing Thu, Jul 23 from Kansai Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Jul 29, priced at $808 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 30 - Sat, Aug 15
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$834 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$834
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Jul 30 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 15, priced at $834 found 6 days ago
Thu, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 13
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$943 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$943
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Jun 13, priced at $943 found 5 days ago
Sat, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 25
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$991 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$991
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Jul 18 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Jul 25, priced at $991 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMay 13 to May 18$148
SYDCairnsJune 25 to June 29$175
OOLCairnsJune 4 to June 11$274
MELCairnsApril 26 to April 26$303
ADLCairnsMay 23 to May 24$399
AKLCairnsJuly 19 to July 27$529
PERCairnsJune 19 to June 26$536
NRTCairnsJune 21 to June 25$752
KIXCairnsApril 22 to April 26$1,198
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MELCairnsApril 10 to April 17$318
BNECairnsApril 12 to April 13$338
SYDCairnsApril 10 to April 13$352
OOLCairnsApril 10 to April 14$430
*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

Apr 22 - Apr 27

5 night stay

Baltimore (BWI) to Cairns (CNS)

United • FirstClass

Cairns (CNS) to Baltimore (BWI)

Virgin Australia • FirstClass
Price was $14,553, price is now $14,271 per person
$14,271
per person
found 16 hours ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Apr 22 - Apr 27

5 night stay

Baltimore (BWI) to Cairns (CNS)

United • FirstClass

Cairns (CNS) to Baltimore (BWI)

Virgin Australia • FirstClass
Price was $15,806, price is now $15,062 per person
$15,062
per person
found 16 hours ago
Waters Edge Apartment
4.0-star property

Waters Edge Apartment

Apr 22 - Apr 27

5 night stay

Baltimore (BWI) to Cairns (CNS)

United • FirstClass

Cairns (CNS) to Baltimore (BWI)

Virgin Australia • FirstClass
Price was $14,866, price is now $14,537 per person
$14,537
per person
found 16 hours 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, 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! (1,002 reviews)
Nice enough hotel but not 5 star. It is very tired and needs a renovation. The decor has been updated but everything else is very dated. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Hotel is in a great location on the marina. Room was clean and beds comfortable.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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 Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
The pool is beautiful, unfortuanely it was a bit windy, but you cannot control the weather. Great facilities, including a pool bar, plenty of lounges around the pool. The hotel is in a terrific location and I highly recommend booking a room with a water and mountainview. A beautiful location for ...

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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! (1,001 reviews)
Staff made beautiful corners on the toilet paper but forgot to make the bed

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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! (1,001 reviews)
Good property near to everything

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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 $138 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?
April 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 $138 and $1,198. 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.