Cheap Flights to Cairns from $88 (2026/2027)

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Nudey Beach on Fitzroy Island, Cairns area, Queensland, Australia

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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.

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$181 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Oct 7 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Oct 12, priced at $181 found 11 hours ago
Thu, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 28
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$195 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$195
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Jun 25 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Jun 28, priced at $195 found 3 days ago
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$197 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Oct 2 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 7, priced at $197 found 6 days ago
Sun, May 31 - Thu, Jun 4
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$412 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$412
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, May 31 from Adelaide to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Jun 4, priced at $412 found 4 days ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
CBR
Canberra Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$445 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$445
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from Canberra Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $445 found 23 hours ago
Mon, Nov 30 - Fri, Dec 4
DPS
Ngurah Rai Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$493 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$493
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, Nov 30 from Ngurah Rai Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Dec 4, priced at $493 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 6
NRT
Narita Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$504 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$504
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Jul 1 from Narita Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Jul 6, priced at $504 found 2 days ago
Sat, May 23 - Sun, Jun 7
AVV
Avalon
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$582 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$582
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, May 23 from Avalon to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Jun 7, priced at $582 found 3 days ago
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 27
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,009 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,009
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Aug 13 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 27, priced at $1,009 found 2 days ago
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,009 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,009
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Sep 26, priced at $1,009 found 1 day ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,139 Roundtrip, just found
$1,139
Roundtrip
just found
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $1,139 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MELCairnsJune 16 to June 18$202
BNECairnsJune 3 to June 7$202
SYDCairnsJuly 30 to August 7$212
OOLCairnsJuly 20 to July 26$316
ADLCairnsJuly 18 to July 23$417
PERCairnsJune 15 to June 24$570
AKLCairnsJune 22 to June 28$652
KIXCairnsJuly 4 to July 13$805
NRTCairnsJune 5 to June 11$815
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMay 22 to May 25$224
SYDCairnsMay 24 to May 27$388
ADLCairnsMay 23 to May 24$422
MELCairnsMay 23 to May 29$438
NRTCairnsMay 24 to May 26$827
KIXCairnsMay 24 to May 31$846
*Prices include taxes and fees

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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! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great, peaceful location. Good restaurants nearby."

Reviewed on May 13, 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 Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Great place to stay with kids big and small"

Reviewed on May 18, 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 Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean and great location separated by a small road from the esplanade. Staff was nice. Everything was satisfactory. The rooms are dated and worn out."

Reviewed on May 3, 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 Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on May 16, 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 $181 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?
October 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 $181 and $1,139. 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.