Cheap Flights to Cairns from $70 (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.

Fri, May 22 - Sat, May 23
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$157 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, May 22 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, May 23, priced at $157 found 3 days ago
Sat, Apr 25 - Thu, Apr 30
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$163 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Apr 25 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Apr 30, priced at $163 found 11 hours ago
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$216 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$216
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Mar 9 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $216 found 6 days ago
Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 27
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$409 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$409
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Aug 14 from Perth to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 27, priced at $409 found 3 days ago
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
NAN
Nadi Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$453 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$453
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 19 from Nadi Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Feb 23, priced at $453 found 6 days ago
Mon, May 18 - Wed, May 27
NRT
Narita Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$692 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$692
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, May 18 from Narita Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, May 27, priced at $692 found 6 days ago
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Mar 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$837 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$837
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 19 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Mar 7, priced at $837 found 9 hours ago
Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 13
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,053 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,053
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sat, Nov 7 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Nov 13, priced at $1,053 found 2 days ago
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 16
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,117 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,117
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, Oct 30 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $1,117 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMay 22 to May 23$157
SYDCairnsApril 25 to April 30$163
MELCairnsMarch 9 to March 11$216
OOLCairnsApril 24 to April 26$269
ADLCairnsMarch 26 to March 29$458
AKLCairnsApril 14 to April 24$467
PERCairnsMarch 19 to March 27$578
NRTCairnsMay 18 to May 27$692
KIXCairnsApril 26 to May 3$969
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsFebruary 14 to March 2$255
SYDCairnsFebruary 14 to February 21$517
MELCairnsFebruary 15 to February 19$665
*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

Apr 19 - Apr 22

3 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $548, price is now $359 per person
$359
per person
found 1 day ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Mar 22 - Mar 26

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,608, price is now $626 per person
$626
per person
found 1 day ago
Cairns City Apartments
3.0-star property

Cairns City Apartments

Mar 22 - Mar 26

4 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $931, price is now $628 per person
$628
per person
found 1 day ago
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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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
The room was extremely clean and fresh. The staff were exceptionally helpful and pleasant. The buffet breakfast offered me what I needed with vegan, gluten-free options and the food was thoroughly delightful. I highly recommend this hotel for your Cairns stays.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 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! (1,005 reviews)
room was great

Reviewed on Feb 5, 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.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Great spacious room with all the amenities needed. Easy check in and special Thank you to Niklas for assisting with our bags and car, a nice warm welcome. Will definitely stay again when next in Cairns.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 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! (1,007 reviews)
Excellent service! Location was perfect for taking the cruises! Breakfast was anazing! Staff were were helpful, courteous! Loved the stay!

Reviewed on Feb 7, 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 $157 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?
May 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 $157 and $1,117. 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.