Cheap Flights to Cairns from $68 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Cairns?

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Fri, May 22 - Sat, May 23
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$152 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$152
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, May 22 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, May 23, priced at $152 found 1 day ago
Sat, Apr 25 - Thu, Apr 30
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$163 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Apr 25 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Apr 30, priced at $163 found 2 days ago
Mon, May 25 - Thu, May 28
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$203 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$203
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, May 25 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, May 28, priced at $203 found 1 day ago
Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$276 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, May 14, priced at $276 found 10 hours ago
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 21
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$391 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$391
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from Perth to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $391 found 22 hours ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 10
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$475 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$475
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from Christchurch Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $475 found 3 days ago
Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 19
HKG
Hong Kong Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$652 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$652
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Niugini flight, departing Sun, Oct 4 from Hong Kong Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Oct 19, priced at $652 found 1 day ago
Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 15
SIN
Changi
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$697 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$697
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 6 from Changi to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Apr 15, priced at $697 found 5 hours ago
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 13
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$838 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$838
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 4 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $838 found 1 day ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$848 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$848
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $848 found 2 days ago
Tue, Mar 31 - Sat, Apr 18
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,004 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$1,004
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue, Mar 31 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Apr 18, priced at $1,004 found 5 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMay 22 to May 23$152
MELCairnsMay 25 to May 28$203
SYDCairnsApril 10 to April 12$215
OOLCairnsMay 28 to May 30$272
ADLCairnsApril 23 to May 2$408
AKLCairnsMay 19 to May 23$496
PERCairnsApril 20 to April 29$562
KIXCairnsMay 9 to May 18$713
NRTCairnsMay 17 to May 22$737
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsFebruary 20 to February 28$237
SYDCairnsFebruary 22 to March 3$325
OOLCairnsFebruary 22 to February 23$433
MELCairnsFebruary 21 to March 1$467
*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

Mar 21 - Mar 25

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $616, price is now $400 per person
$400
per person
found 1 day ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Mar 16 - Mar 18

2 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $835, price is now $456 per person
$456
per person
found 1 day ago
Edge Apartments Cairns
4.0-star property

Edge Apartments Cairns

Mar 21 - Mar 25

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $703, price is now $447 per person
$447
per person
found 1 day ago
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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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The room was extremely clean and fresh. The staff were exceptionally helpful and pleasant. The buffet breakfast offered me what I needed with vegan, gluten-free options and the food was thoroughly delightful. I highly recommend this hotel for your Cairns stays.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 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.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Everything is great!

Reviewed on Feb 11, 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! (1,010 reviews)
Clean and spacious

Reviewed on Feb 8, 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! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room, helpful staff

Reviewed on Feb 13, 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 $152 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?
May 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 $152 and $1,004. 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.