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

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Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 19
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$154 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Mar 19, priced at $154 found 5 days ago
Sun, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 8
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$154 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Aug 31 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $154 found 5 days ago
Wed, Aug 27 - Thu, Aug 28
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$171 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$171
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 28, priced at $171 found 5 days ago
Mon, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 21
ASP
Alice Springs
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$406 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$406
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from Alice Springs to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Sep 21, priced at $406 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$407 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$407
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Mar 9 from Christchurch Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Mar 16, priced at $407 found 5 days ago
Tue, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 6
CBR
Canberra Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$512 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$512
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, Sep 2 from Canberra Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $512 found 6 days ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 11
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$530 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$530
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $530 found 4 days ago
Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$688 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$688
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Aug 20 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $688 found 6 days ago
Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 17
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$908 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$908
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Nov 2 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $908 found 6 days ago
Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 10
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$912 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$912
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Nov 2 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $912 found 5 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsOctober 21 to October 25$172
SYDCairnsNovember 17 to November 21$206
MELCairnsOctober 19 to October 30$248
OOLCairnsNovember 8 to November 19$248
ADLCairnsSeptember 6 to September 7$356
PERCairnsSeptember 2 to September 4$532
AKLCairnsNovember 28 to December 1$593
NRTCairnsSeptember 3 to September 7$834
KIXCairnsSeptember 8 to September 17$898
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsAugust 24 to August 27$206
MELCairnsAugust 24 to September 1$229
SYDCairnsAugust 24 to August 28$294
ADLCairnsAugust 24 to September 2$303
PERCairnsAugust 22 to August 27$641
NRTCairnsAugust 23 to September 12$1,011
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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Coral Tree Inn
3.5-star property

Coral Tree Inn

Oct 8 - Oct 14

6 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 11 hours ago
Coral Sands Resort
4.5-star property

Coral Sands Resort

Oct 1 - Oct 6

5 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 17 hours ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Sep 15 - Sep 19

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
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per person
found 21 hours ago
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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! (1,000 reviews)
"Three pools and 24/7 reception was very good."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"You can judge quality by the quality of sunbeds. And they’ve got nice ones. Also you can tell 5 star by the quality of service received especially during breakfast as they waft around tidying plates but unnoticed as subtle. Mix up with paying twice but resolved satisfactorily. Quality products in ..."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Crystalbrook Riley
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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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"4 star but small roms"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
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 $154 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 $154 and $1,011. 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.

Destinations in Cairns

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.