Cheap Flights to Cairns from $82 (2026/2027)

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

Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 1
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$137 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Feb 28 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Mar 1, priced at $137 found 2 days ago
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, May 3
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$161 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Apr 24 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, May 3, priced at $161 found 1 day ago
Wed, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 5
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$224 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$224
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Mar 5, priced at $224 found 2 days ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
CBR
Canberra Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$429 Roundtrip, just found
$429
Roundtrip
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from Canberra Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $429 just found
Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 14
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$475 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$475
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Christchurch Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $475 found 7 hours ago
Fri, Jun 26 - Mon, Jun 29
AYQ
Connellan
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$536 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$536
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Jun 26 from Connellan to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Jun 29, priced at $536 found 14 hours ago
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$836 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$836
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Dec 5, priced at $836 found 1 day ago
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,134 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$1,134
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 5 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Feb 12, priced at $1,134 found 9 hours ago
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,204 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,204
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Oct 12 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Oct 19, priced at $1,204 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsApril 24 to May 3$161
BNECairnsMarch 8 to March 13$177
MELCairnsFebruary 15 to February 16$220
OOLCairnsFebruary 26 to March 1$263
ADLCairnsMarch 29 to April 1$425
AKLCairnsMarch 19 to March 21$439
PERCairnsMarch 13 to March 15$556
NRTCairnsApril 6 to April 13$703
KIXCairnsMarch 1 to March 8$855
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsJanuary 25 to January 31$217
SYDCairnsJanuary 24 to January 27$361
MELCairnsJanuary 25 to January 31$395
AKLCairnsJanuary 25 to February 1$736
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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The Reef Retreat
4.0-star property

The Reef Retreat

Mar 6 - Mar 10

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $549, price is now $373 per person
$373
per person
found 1 day ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Mar 6 - Mar 10

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,686, price is now $696 per person
$696
per person
found 1 day ago
Coral Sands Resort
4.5-star property

Coral Sands Resort

Mar 6 - Mar 10

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $582, price is now $380 per person
$380
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 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! (1,004 reviews)
Great room and great property with excellent staff!

Reviewed on Jan 16, 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! (1,004 reviews)
Room was good. There was a used room service tray outside our room though. Check-in experience was terrible. Waited inline to check in took forever. People behind us were cutting the line and getting served by check in staff, when we followed one we were told that there was a queue. We informed her ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Check in was very friendly and helpful, which as it was late and I was tired was important

Reviewed on Jan 17, 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 JUTE Theatre Company are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
The first room not quite clean, but staff changed a new room. Good service

Reviewed on Jan 19, 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 $137 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?
February 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 $137 and $1,204. 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.