Cheap Flights to Cairns from $85 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Cairns?

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Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 14
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$147 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Oct 11 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 14, priced at $147 found 22 hours ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$170 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $170 found 8 hours ago
Thu, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 9
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$203 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$203
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Jan 7 from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Jan 9, priced at $203 found 20 hours ago
Thu, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 3
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$234 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$234
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Jan 28 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $234 found 8 hours ago
Sat, Jan 2 - Tue, Jan 5
WSI
Western Sydney Intl. Airport
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$430 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$430
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Jan 2 from Western Sydney Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Jan 5, priced at $430 found 5 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 3
WEI
Weipa
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$434 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$434
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from Weipa to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Sep 3, priced at $434 found 14 hours ago
Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Nov 30
CBR
Canberra Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$483 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$483
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Nov 27 from Canberra Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Nov 30, priced at $483 found 9 hours ago
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6
AVV
Avalon
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$531 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$531
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Avalon to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Sep 6, priced at $531 found 7 hours ago
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,059 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$1,059
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Sep 26, priced at $1,059 found 12 hours ago
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,068 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,068
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, Oct 19 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $1,068 found 5 days ago
Sun, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 14
MSP
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,250 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,250
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Feb 7 from Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Feb 14, priced at $1,250 found 5 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsOctober 11 to October 14$147
SYDCairnsSeptember 16 to September 23$170
OOLCairnsSeptember 19 to September 20$275
MELCairnsSeptember 12 to September 15$288
ADLCairnsSeptember 12 to September 16$412
PERCairnsSeptember 7 to September 16$642
AKLCairnsSeptember 17 to September 26$651
NRTCairnsOctober 24 to October 31$855
KIXCairnsSeptember 12 to September 19$1,649
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsAugust 23 to August 24$353
SYDCairnsAugust 23 to September 6$416
MELCairnsAugust 21 to August 24$785
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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The Reef Motel
2.0-star property

The Reef Motel

Aug 24 - Aug 27

3 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Cairns (CNS)

Qantas Airways • Non-stop • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Virgin Australia • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $1,783, price is now $1,638 per person
$1,638
per person
found 17 hours ago
The Oceanfront Cairns
3.0-star property

The Oceanfront Cairns

Aug 23 - Aug 27

4 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Cairns (CNS)

Alaska Airlines • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Virgin Australia • Coach
Price was $1,971, price is now $1,802 per person
$1,802
per person
found 17 hours ago
Blue Lagoon Resort
4.5-star property

Blue Lagoon Resort

Aug 23 - Aug 27

4 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Cairns (CNS)

Alaska Airlines • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Virgin Australia • Coach
Price was $2,117, price is now $1,963 per person
$1,963
per person
found 17 hours ago
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Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 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.
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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 Cairns Marlin Marina are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great spot great hotel big room"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

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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! (1,012 reviews)
"Run down property. Unsafe room, poor service from staff"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,089 reviews)
"Nice hotel, not the best location, especially having to walk past the hospital at night. Would have been nice to have the bar open after 10pm in the evening. Staff were attentive to maintenance issues raised and were keen to offer compensation in the form of free services."

Reviewed on Aug 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 $147 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?
October 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 $147 and $1,649. 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.