Cheap Flights to Cairns from $70 (2026/2027)

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Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$139 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$139
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $139 found 2 days ago
Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 19
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$163 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, May 18 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, May 19, priced at $163 found 1 day ago
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$180 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, May 7, priced at $180 found 13 hours ago
Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Feb 24
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$308 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$308
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Feb 23 from Christchurch Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $308 found 1 day ago
Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 15
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$451 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$451
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Mar 13 from Perth to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Mar 15, priced at $451 found 2 days ago
Thu, Mar 19 - Sat, Mar 21
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$459 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$459
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Mar 19 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Mar 21, priced at $459 found 2 days ago
Sat, Mar 21 - Sun, Apr 12
NRT
Narita Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$484 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$484
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Mar 21 from Narita Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Apr 12, priced at $484 found 2 days ago
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$840 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$840
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Mar 7, priced at $840 found 6 days ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$843 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$843
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $843 found 1 day ago
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 27
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,077 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,077
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Oct 4 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $1,077 found 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMarch 26 to March 31$141
SYDCairnsMay 18 to May 19$163
MELCairnsApril 30 to May 7$180
ADLCairnsMarch 29 to April 1$254
OOLCairnsFebruary 21 to February 26$277
PERCairnsMarch 13 to March 15$451
AKLCairnsApril 24 to April 25$472
NRTCairnsApril 9 to April 17$819
KIXCairnsMarch 29 to April 5$954
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MELCairnsFebruary 7 to February 16$189
BNECairnsFebruary 7 to February 16$254
SYDCairnsFebruary 8 to February 11$345
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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Coral Sands Resort
4.5-star property

Coral Sands Resort

Apr 19 - Apr 22

3 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $583, price is now $400 per person
$400
per person
found 22 hours ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Feb 15 - Feb 18

3 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,451, price is now $894 per person
$894
per person
found 1 day ago
Cairns City Apartments
3.0-star property

Cairns City Apartments

Feb 20 - Feb 24

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,031, price is now $770 per person
$770
per person
found 4 hours 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 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.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Highly recommended for the convenience and the views.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 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)
Clean room , friendly staff, great food, comfy beds.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 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! (1,006 reviews)
Hotel was beautiful! Great location. Would have been nice if they we able to store our bags when we went out on the reef for 2 days.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Jute Theatre are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (862 reviews)
Clean room good place

Reviewed on Jan 30, 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 $1,077. 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.