Cheap Flights to Cairns from $68 (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.

Fri, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 23
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$139 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$139
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Mar 20 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Mar 23, priced at $139 found 6 days ago
Sun, May 17 - Sat, May 23
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$163 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, May 17 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, May 23, priced at $163 found 3 days ago
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, Apr 30
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Apr 27 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Apr 30, priced at $187 found 14 hours ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
CBR
Canberra Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$465 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$465
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from Canberra Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $465 found 8 hours ago
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
DPS
Ngurah Rai Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$534 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$534
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from Ngurah Rai Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $534 found 1 day ago
Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 29
HTI
Great Barrier Reef
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$536 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$536
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Mar 20 from Great Barrier Reef to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Mar 29, priced at $536 found 3 days ago
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, May 6
BKK
Suvarnabhumi Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$799 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$799
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Apr 23 from Suvarnabhumi Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, May 6, priced at $799 found 1 day ago
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$837 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$837
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 22 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $837 found 17 hours ago
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,003 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,003
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Jun 4, priced at $1,003 found 15 hours ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 13
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,122 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,122
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $1,122 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMarch 20 to March 23$139
SYDCairnsMay 17 to May 23$163
OOLCairnsApril 24 to April 27$166
MELCairnsApril 27 to April 30$187
ADLCairnsMay 5 to May 6$340
AKLCairnsMay 5 to May 8$493
PERCairnsMarch 13 to March 21$604
NRTCairnsMay 19 to May 27$664
KIXCairnsApril 5 to April 13$898
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMarch 7 to March 11$232
SYDCairnsMarch 7 to March 14$388
MELCairnsMarch 7 to March 11$468
PERCairnsMarch 7 to March 12$808
*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 2 - Apr 7

5 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $980, price is now $712 per person
$712
per person
found 1 day ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Apr 2 - Apr 7

5 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,429, price is now $1,218 per person
$1,218
per person
found 1 day ago
Sanctuary Palm Cove
5.0-star property

Sanctuary Palm Cove

Apr 2 - Apr 7

5 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,420, price is now $1,088 per person
$1,088
per person
found 1 day ago
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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)
The best breakfast ever

Reviewed on Feb 25, 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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Clean hotel, great free breakfast and beautiful atrium

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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 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.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Great location, mediocre service

Reviewed on Feb 27, 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! (1,000 reviews)
Privacy and clean and tidy

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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 $139 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?
March 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 $139 and $1,122. 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.