Cheap Flights to Cairns from $81 (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.

Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$158 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Jun 10 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Jun 14, priced at $158 found 5 days ago
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$201 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$201
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Jun 8 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Jun 22, priced at $201 found 5 days ago
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$208 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Apr 10 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Apr 12, priced at $208 found 4 days ago
Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 2
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$215 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Mar 31 from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Apr 2, priced at $215 found 17 hours ago
Tue, Jun 30 - Fri, Jul 10
NRT
Narita Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$479 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$479
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Jun 30 from Narita Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Jul 10, priced at $479 found 4 days ago
Thu, May 28 - Fri, May 29
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$530 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$530
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, May 29, priced at $530 found 4 days ago
Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, May 2
CGK
Soekarno-Hatta Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$808 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$808
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, Apr 24 from Soekarno-Hatta Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, May 2, priced at $808 found 1 day ago
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Nov 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$837 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$837
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $837 found 4 hours ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$897 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$897
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $897 found 3 days ago
Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 14
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$947 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$947
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 5 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $947 found 11 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsJune 10 to June 14$158
MELCairnsApril 10 to April 12$208
SYDCairnsMay 17 to May 27$222
OOLCairnsApril 23 to April 26$285
ADLCairnsJune 2 to June 6$433
NRTCairnsJune 30 to July 10$479
AKLCairnsMay 28 to May 29$530
KIXCairnsMay 12 to May 17$950
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMarch 28 to March 29$271
SYDCairnsMarch 27 to March 29$329
MELCairnsMarch 29 to April 4$346
ADLCairnsMarch 27 to March 29$522
AKLCairnsMarch 29 to December 31$721
*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 7 - Apr 9

2 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $842, price is now $666 per person
$666
per person
found 1 hour ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Apr 6 - Apr 8

2 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)

Qantas Airways • Coach
Price was $1,097, price is now $721 per person
$721
per person
found 2 hours ago
Cairns City Apartments
3.0-star property

Cairns City Apartments

Apr 7 - Apr 9

2 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $860, price is now $705 per person
$705
per person
found 1 hour 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! (1,010 reviews)
Wonderful room attendants and front desk staff.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Comfortable clean room

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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 Bulmba-ja Arts Centre are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Nice and warm welcome by the staff. The room was in good condition and came with adequate amenities. Certainly one of the nicest hotels in cairns when it comes to value. Would stay here again

Reviewed on Mar 21, 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 Rondo Theatre are located nearby.
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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 $158 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?
June 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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How do I find the best deals on flights to Cairns?
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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 $158 and $950. 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.