Cheap Flights to Cairns from $79 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Cairns?

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Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$172 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Dec 8 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $172 found 1 day ago
Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Dec 17
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$189 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$189
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Dec 14 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Dec 17, priced at $189 found 2 days ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$192 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$192
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $192 found 2 days ago
Sun, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 26
WSI
Western Sydney Intl. Airport
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$431 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$431
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, Apr 25 from Western Sydney Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Apr 26, priced at $431 found 20 hours ago
Thu, May 20 - Thu, Jun 3
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$894 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$894
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, May 20 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Jun 3, priced at $894 found 23 hours ago
Sat, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 24
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$894 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$894
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Apr 17 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Apr 24, priced at $894 found 4 days ago
Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 18
PDX
Portland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,141 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,141
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Feb 11 from Portland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Feb 18, priced at $1,141 found 4 days ago
Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 14
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,239 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,239
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Nov 29 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Dec 14, priced at $1,239 found 2 days ago
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
BOI
Boise
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,265 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,265
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 1 from Boise to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $1,265 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsDecember 8 to December 15$172
MELCairnsDecember 14 to December 17$189
SYDCairnsOctober 21 to October 22$192
OOLCairnsJanuary 6 to January 11$345
ADLCairnsNovember 27 to November 28$352
PERCairnsNovember 23 to November 30$529
KIXCairnsOctober 18 to October 25$606
AKLCairnsNovember 15 to November 26$625
NRTCairnsNovember 2 to November 11$784
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsOctober 11 to October 16$421
OOLCairnsOctober 10 to October 14$423
ADLCairnsOctober 10 to November 13$464
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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Cairns North 4-bed With Outdoor Dining & Pool
2.5-star property

Cairns North 4-bed With Outdoor Dining & Pool

Nov 4 - Nov 11

7 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,963, price is now $1,021 per person
$1,021
per person
found 8 hours ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

Nov 9 - Nov 16

7 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,196, price is now $1,735 per person
$1,735
per person
found 1 day ago
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0-star property

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Nov 9 - Nov 16

7 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,821, price is now $1,188 per person
$1,188
per person
found 1 day 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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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.
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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 Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The whole stay was a delightful experience Thank you"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 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 Cairns Central Shopping Centre 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 $172 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?
December 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.
How can I check my flight status to Cairns?
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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 $172 and $1,265. 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.