Cheap Flights to Cairns from $73 (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.

Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$151 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Mar 8, priced at $151 found 5 days ago
Tue, May 19 - Thu, May 21
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$163 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, May 19 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, May 21, priced at $163 found 1 day ago
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$166 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$166
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Apr 24 from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Apr 27, priced at $166 found 4 days ago
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, Apr 30
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Apr 27 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Apr 30, priced at $187 found 2 days ago
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
PPP
Whitsunday Coast
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$404 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$404
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, May 23 from Whitsunday Coast to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, May 30, priced at $404 found 3 days ago
Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 7
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$469 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$469
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, May 1 from Christchurch Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, May 7, priced at $469 found 6 days ago
Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 29
HTI
Great Barrier Reef
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$536 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$536
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Mar 20 from Great Barrier Reef to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Mar 29, priced at $536 found 5 days ago
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$837 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$837
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 22 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $837 found 2 days ago
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,003 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,003
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Jun 4, priced at $1,003 found 2 days ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 13
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,122 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,122
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $1,122 found 5 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
OOLCairnsApril 24 to April 27$166
SYDCairnsMarch 29 to March 30$168
MELCairnsApril 27 to April 30$187
BNECairnsJune 1 to June 11$196
ADLCairnsMarch 28 to April 4$458
AKLCairnsApril 22 to April 28$595
PERCairnsApril 15 to April 18$637
NRTCairnsJune 1 to June 19$727
KIXCairnsMarch 16 to March 20$1,252
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMarch 6 to March 11$259
SYDCairnsMarch 7 to March 14$388
MELCairnsMarch 7 to March 11$468
PERCairnsMarch 7 to March 12$808
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
5.0-star property

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Apr 2 - Apr 9

7 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,467, price is now $1,467 per person
$1,467
per person
found 17 hours ago
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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! (1,003 reviews)
The best breakfast ever

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Clean hotel, great free breakfast and beautiful atrium

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
The staff were exceptional and the hotel was clean with lots of facilities. However the rooms are jaded versus other 5 star hotels, hence the 4 rating.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 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! (1,002 reviews)
My partner and I experinced another wonderful time at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort.Lovely meals, Beautiful clean rooms, the staff were very helpful. Thank you

Reviewed on Mar 1, 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 $151 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 $151 and $1,252. 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.