Cheap Flights to Cairns from $90 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Cairns?

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Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$158 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Jun 10 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Jun 14, priced at $158 found 3 days ago
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$201 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$201
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Jun 8 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Jun 22, priced at $201 found 2 days ago
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$208 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Apr 10 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Apr 12, priced at $208 found 1 day ago
Tue, Jun 30 - Fri, Jul 10
NRT
Narita Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$479 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$479
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Jun 30 from Narita Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Jul 10, priced at $479 found 1 day ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
CBR
Canberra Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$482 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$482
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from Canberra Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $482 found 7 hours ago
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$837 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$837
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Apr 23 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, May 7, priced at $837 found 5 hours ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$897 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$897
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $897 found 18 hours ago
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,004 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,004
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Aug 13 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 20, priced at $1,004 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsJune 10 to June 14$158
OOLCairnsMay 20 to May 21$164
MELCairnsApril 10 to April 12$208
SYDCairnsJune 18 to June 18$220
ADLCairnsMay 5 to May 6$464
NRTCairnsJune 30 to July 10$479
AKLCairnsMay 28 to May 29$530
PERCairnsApril 27 to May 6$586
KIXCairnsMay 12 to May 17$950
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsMarch 22 to March 25$417
BNECairnsMarch 22 to March 23$446
KIXCairnsMarch 22 to March 25$1,562
*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

Apr 25 - Apr 29

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $599, price is now $413 per person
$413
per person
found 1 day ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Apr 25 - Apr 29

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,858, price is now $858 per person
$858
per person
found 1 day ago
Coral Sands Resort
4.5-star property

Coral Sands Resort

Apr 25 - Apr 29

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $681, price is now $447 per person
$447
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, 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! (1,003 reviews)
Had an absolutely wonderful stay at Shangri-La Hotel! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome with their warm hospitality and attention to detail. A special mention to the receptionist, Nao, who was exceptionally kind, professional, and always ready to help. Their dedication ...

Reviewed on Mar 18, 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! (1,005 reviews)
Excellent staff. Would have liked a microwave in the room

Reviewed on Mar 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! (1,002 reviews)
Room very small, hotel very busy, there was no where to sit out and have a glass of wine, poolside cafe only. Our room was very small and sheets stained badly. Would have been ok for one night but I was sad I had to spend 3 days there. Travelling so seeing many hotels

Reviewed on Mar 12, 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 $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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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 $1,562. 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.