Cheap Flights to Cairns from $64 (2025/2026)

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

Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$129 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$129
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Feb 22, priced at $129 found 1 day ago
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$151 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, Mar 7 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Mar 8, priced at $151 found 10 hours ago
Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Jan 27
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$170 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Jan 24 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $170 found 12 hours ago
Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$283 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$283
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Feb 13 from Christchurch Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $283 found 4 days ago
Sat, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 23
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$371 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$371
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Adelaide to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $371 found 14 hours ago
Sun, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 24
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$910 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$910
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Sep 21 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $910 found 1 day ago
Wed, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 26
AYQ
Connellan
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$936 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$936
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from Connellan to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Oct 26, priced at $936 found 6 days ago
Tue, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 20
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$995 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$995
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Nov 20, priced at $995 found 1 day ago
Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 13
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,068 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$1,068
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $1,068 found 18 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsOctober 18 to October 18$158
BNECairnsOctober 25 to October 27$175
MELCairnsNovember 15 to November 22$195
OOLCairnsOctober 25 to October 27$258
ADLCairnsOctober 18 to October 19$396
PERCairnsNovember 21 to November 24$531
AKLCairnsNovember 21 to November 27$588
NRTCairnsNovember 6 to November 12$775
KIXCairnsOctober 26 to November 9$832
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
OOLCairnsSeptember 27 to October 1$315
SYDCairnsSeptember 27 to September 29$493
MELCairnsSeptember 27 to October 1$521
ADLCairnsSeptember 28 to October 2$551
NRTCairnsSeptember 28 to October 2$1,033
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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Coral Tree Inn
3.5-star property

Coral Tree Inn

Oct 15 - Oct 17

2 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $320, price is now $261 per person
$261
per person
found 1 day ago
Misty Mountains Rainforest Retreat
3.0-star property

Misty Mountains Rainforest Retreat

Sep 24 - Sep 29

5 night stay

Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)

Qantas Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,269, price is now $937 per person
$937
per person
found 9 hours ago
Edge Apartments Cairns
4.0-star property

Edge Apartments Cairns

Oct 15 - Oct 17

2 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $354, price is now $279 per person
$279
per person
found 1 day ago
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Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 5-star 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.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"This is a nice property. Very helpful staff. Close to boat tours and restaurants."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
Stay at this 4-star 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.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
Clean and tidy
"Clean and tidy room. Fast and easy check in. Quiet location"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

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Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (969 reviews)
Would stay again with no hesitation
"Lovely hotel in the heart of Carines Esplanade. Walking distance to all major attractions (night market, lagoon, reef, rusty's and shopping) and transport (central train station for Kuranda train and buses). Very helpful staff (Ricardo and Manuel especially). Hotel was very clean, rooms were too ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 4-star business-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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Lovely relaxing room with a view! Cairns has so much to offer! Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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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 $129 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 $129 and $1,068. 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.

Destinations in Cairns

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.