Cheap Flights to Cairns from $72 (2026/2027)

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Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 18
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$172 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Sep 18, priced at $172 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jul 22 - Fri, Jul 24
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$185 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$185
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Jul 22 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Jul 24, priced at $185 found 3 days ago
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$210 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $210 found 11 hours ago
Fri, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 19
WSI
Western Sydney Intl. Airport
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$411 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$411
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, Apr 16 from Western Sydney Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Apr 19, priced at $411 found 6 days ago
Mon, Jul 20 - Mon, Aug 3
NAN
Nadi Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$515 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$515
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Mon, Jul 20 from Nadi Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Aug 3, priced at $515 found 4 days ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
DPS
Ngurah Rai Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$611 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$611
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from Ngurah Rai Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Nov 15, priced at $611 found 4 days ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$794 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$794
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 27, priced at $794 found 4 days ago
Tue, May 18 - Fri, May 21
NRT
Narita Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$795 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$795
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 18 from Narita Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, May 21, priced at $795 found 4 days ago
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,057 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,057
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Dec 5 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Dec 12, priced at $1,057 found 2 days ago
Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Aug 21
PDX
Portland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,127 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,127
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Jul 27 from Portland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Aug 21, priced at $1,127 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsSeptember 15 to September 18$172
SYDCairnsJuly 22 to July 24$185
OOLCairnsJuly 28 to August 4$202
MELCairnsSeptember 9 to September 14$210
ADLCairnsAugust 27 to September 10$275
PERCairnsAugust 14 to August 27$514
AKLCairnsJuly 26 to August 3$575
NRTCairnsSeptember 9 to September 16$674
KIXCairnsSeptember 1 to September 5$867
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MELCairnsJuly 10 to July 19$382
SYDCairnsJuly 11 to July 15$471
BNECairnsJuly 10 to July 12$592
ADLCairnsJuly 12 to July 26$706
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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The Reef Retreat
4.0-star property

The Reef Retreat

Sep 26 - Oct 1

5 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar • Coach
Price was $1,013, price is now $709 per person
$709
per person
found 1 day ago
Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean
2.5-star property

Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean

Sep 7 - Sep 11

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,236, price is now $715 per person
$715
per person
found 1 day ago
Coral Sands Resort
4.5-star property

Coral Sands Resort

Sep 26 - Oct 1

5 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar • Coach
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Price was $1,227, price is now $792 per person
$792
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 luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. 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! (1,001 reviews)
"The plumbing needs replacing/updating. Water had no pressure, taps were hard to turned off to prevent dripping and drainage was really slow so we couldn’t have an enjoyable shower…Otherwise it’s a great place to stay especially the location."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

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Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Esplanade Lagoon are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Lovely quiet room, bathroom was a little small. Disappointed to have plastic cups to make a cup of tea in the room."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

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Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Central location"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
Book a stay at this 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 Esplanade Lagoon are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,047 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable beds! Good buffet breakfast. Found the pool a bit too cold"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 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 $172 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?
September 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 $172 and $1,127. 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.