Cheap Flights to Cairns from $65 (2025/2026)

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Wed, Jan 14 - Fri, Jan 16
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$128 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$128
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Jan 16, priced at $128 found 9 hours ago
Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$138 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$138
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Dec 11 from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Dec 15, priced at $138 found 9 hours ago
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$155 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$155
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, May 1 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, May 3, priced at $155 found 1 day ago
Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 11
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$206 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $206 found 6 days ago
Sun, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 10
PPP
Whitsunday Coast
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$417 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$417
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Sun, Dec 7 from Whitsunday Coast to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $417 found 4 days ago
Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 15
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$449 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$449
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from Adelaide to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Jan 15, priced at $449 found 3 days ago
Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
AYQ
Connellan
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$601 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$601
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Connellan to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $601 found 9 hours ago
Tue, Jan 27 - Sat, Feb 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$992 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$992
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue, Jan 27 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $992 found 6 days ago
Fri, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 14
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,046 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$1,046
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, Feb 6 from George Bush Intercontinental to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Feb 14, priced at $1,046 found 22 hours ago
Tue, May 19 - Wed, Jun 3
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,057 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,057
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Tue, May 19 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $1,057 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsJanuary 14 to January 16$128
OOLCairnsDecember 11 to December 15$138
SYDCairnsJanuary 21 to January 23$155
MELCairnsDecember 1 to December 5$206
ADLCairnsJanuary 15 to January 15$449
PERCairnsNovember 21 to November 28$493
AKLCairnsJanuary 16 to January 20$599
HNDCairnsNovember 22 to December 6$801
FCOCairnsNovember 16 to November 20$1,730
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MELCairnsNovember 9 to November 20$238
BNECairnsNovember 8 to November 10$303
SYDCairnsNovember 8 to November 17$433
NRTCairnsNovember 7 to November 9$631
KIXCairnsNovember 9 to November 16$793
*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

Nov 20 - Nov 24

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $654, price is now $461 per person
$461
per person
found 1 day ago
Sanctuary Palm Cove
5.0-star property

Sanctuary Palm Cove

Nov 20 - Nov 24

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $942, price is now $644 per person
$644
per person
found 1 day ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Nov 20 - Nov 24

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,868, price is now $1,316 per person
$1,316
per person
found 1 day ago
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Travelers ❤️ These Cairns 🏨

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! (1,029 reviews)
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Dining options were great and the food was delicious. Clean room. The pool was wonderful great to lounge in after a day of sight seeing.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

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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.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
The location was the best ever.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 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.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Great location. Free parking. Modern facilities. Friendly staff

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

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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! (1,005 reviews)
We loved the view from our balcony and the easy convenient walk to all of the seaside restaurants. The staff were amazing and helpful.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 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 $128 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?
January 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 $128 and $1,730. 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.