Cheap Flights to Cairns from $69 (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.

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$164 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$164
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Feb 4 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Feb 11, priced at $164 found 3 days ago
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 8
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$168 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Feb 27 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Mar 8, priced at $168 found 5 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$200 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Sep 4, priced at $200 found 3 days ago
Sat, Mar 21 - Mon, Mar 23
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$270 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Mar 21 from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Mar 23, priced at $270 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 27
AYQ
Connellan
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$510 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$510
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Jun 24 from Connellan to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Jul 27, priced at $510 found 9 hours ago
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
DPS
Ngurah Rai Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$529 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$529
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, Mar 2 from Ngurah Rai Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $529 found 4 days ago
Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
DRW
Darwin Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$562 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$562
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Thu, Feb 5 from Darwin Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Feb 8, priced at $562 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 26
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$839 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$839
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue, Mar 10 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Mar 26, priced at $839 found 4 days ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$841 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$841
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 $841 found 2 days ago
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 27
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,077 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,077
Roundtrip
found 3 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 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMarch 6 to March 9$171
SYDCairnsApril 21 to April 25$216
MELCairnsApril 30 to May 7$246
OOLCairnsMarch 20 to March 23$270
ADLCairnsMarch 19 to March 19$448
PERCairnsMay 7 to May 11$564
AKLCairnsFebruary 27 to March 5$592
NRTCairnsMay 15 to May 31$708
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsFebruary 6 to February 11$317
OOLCairnsFebruary 8 to February 12$384
MELCairnsFebruary 7 to February 16$463
*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

Feb 11 - Feb 16

5 night stay

Boise (BOI) to Cairns (CNS)

Alaska Airlines • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Boise (BOI)

American Airlines • Coach
Price was $1,953, price is now $1,760 per person
$1,760
per person
found 1 day ago
Vision Apartments
4.5-star property

Vision Apartments

Feb 11 - Feb 16

5 night stay

Boise (BOI) to Cairns (CNS)

Alaska Airlines • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Boise (BOI)

American Airlines • Coach
Price was $2,601, price is now $2,217 per person
$2,217
per person
found 1 day ago
201 Lake Street Apartments
4.5-star property

201 Lake Street Apartments

Feb 11 - Feb 16

5 night stay

Boise (BOI) to Cairns (CNS)

Alaska Airlines • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Boise (BOI)

American Airlines • Coach
Price was $1,973, price is now $1,781 per person
$1,781
per person
found 1 day 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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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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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! (1,011 reviews)
Nice room but air conditioning could not keep up. Great pool area. One of the best. Breakfast was average. Location is A plus

Reviewed on Jan 26, 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 $164 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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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 $164 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.