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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Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jun 3
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$141 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$141
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $141 found 10 hours ago
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 17
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Jun 17, priced at $187 found 4 days ago
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, Apr 29
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$192 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$192
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Apr 28 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $192 found 1 day ago
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 19
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$545 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$545
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, Aug 10 from Perth to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Aug 19, priced at $545 found 1 day ago
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$895 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$895
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 8 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 15, priced at $895 found 6 days ago
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$945 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$945
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 17 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Sep 24, priced at $945 found 6 days ago
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 8
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$957 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$957
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Jul 25 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $957 found 14 hours ago
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,189 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,189
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Oct 6 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Oct 13, priced at $1,189 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMay 28 to June 3$141
OOLCairnsMay 5 to May 14$166
SYDCairnsJune 3 to June 17$187
MELCairnsMay 2 to May 6$240
NRTCairnsMay 19 to May 27$491
AKLCairnsJune 4 to June 11$646
PERCairnsMay 6 to May 9$653
KIXCairnsMay 21 to May 27$780
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsApril 18 to April 22$274
BNECairnsApril 18 to April 20$314
MELCairnsApril 19 to May 3$352
*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

Jun 24 - Jun 27

3 night stay

Houston (IAH) to Cairns (CNS)

Qantas Airways • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Houston (IAH)

Virgin Australia • Coach
Price was $3,065, price is now $2,850 per person
$2,850
per person
found 1 day ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Jun 24 - Jun 27

3 night stay

Houston (IAH) to Cairns (CNS)

Qantas Airways • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Houston (IAH)

Virgin Australia • Coach
Price was $4,379, price is now $3,771 per person
$3,771
per person
found 1 day ago
Vue Apartments Trinity Beach
4.5-star property

Vue Apartments Trinity Beach

Jun 24 - Jun 27

3 night stay

Houston (IAH) to Cairns (CNS)

Qantas Airways • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Houston (IAH)

Virgin Australia • Coach
Price was $3,667, price is now $3,419 per person
$3,419
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, 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)
Loved the club lounge access and the room with marina views and huge balcony was great!!

Reviewed on Apr 15, 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! (1,001 reviews)
Very nice hotel, on the waterfront. Good breakfast, easy to walk to the marina.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 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! (1,007 reviews)
Everything was good.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 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! (1,008 reviews)
Needs to update the images on the website rooms and building is outdated

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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 $1,189. 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.