Cheap Flights to Cairns from $88 (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.

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$172 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Dec 8 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $172 found 3 days ago
Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Dec 17
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$189 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$189
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Dec 14 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Dec 17, priced at $189 found 4 days ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$192 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$192
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $192 found 4 days ago
Fri, Feb 19 - Fri, Feb 26
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$333 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$333
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Feb 19 from Perth to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Feb 26, priced at $333 found 5 days ago
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Dec 21
NTL
Williamtown
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$430 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$430
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Dec 16 from Williamtown to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Dec 21, priced at $430 found 1 day ago
Sun, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 26
WSI
Western Sydney Intl. Airport
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$431 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$431
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, Apr 25 from Western Sydney Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Apr 26, priced at $431 found 2 days ago
Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25
KIX
Kansai Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$701 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$701
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Oct 18 from Kansai Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $701 found 16 hours ago
Sat, May 8 - Sat, May 15
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$893 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$893
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, May 8 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, May 15, priced at $893 found 8 hours ago
Thu, Mar 18 - Thu, Mar 25
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$893 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$893
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Mar 18 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Mar 25, priced at $893 found 18 hours ago
Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 18
PDX
Portland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,141 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,141
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Feb 11 from Portland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Feb 18, priced at $1,141 found 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsDecember 8 to December 15$172
MELCairnsDecember 14 to December 17$189
SYDCairnsDecember 4 to December 10$279
OOLCairnsJanuary 6 to January 11$345
PERCairnsNovember 30 to December 7$526
ADLCairnsDecember 10 to December 13$542
AKLCairnsNovember 15 to November 26$625
NRTCairnsNovember 2 to November 11$784
KIXCairnsOctober 19 to November 8$1,383
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsOctober 9 to October 12$379
OOLCairnsOctober 10 to October 14$423
SYDCairnsOctober 11 to October 16$426
ADLCairnsOctober 10 to November 13$464
*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

Oct 26 - Oct 31

5 night stay

Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $798, price is now $538 per person
$538
per person
found 10 hours ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

Nov 9 - Nov 16

7 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,207, price is now $1,740 per person
$1,740
per person
found 1 day ago
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0-star property

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Nov 9 - Nov 16

7 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,283, price is now $892 per person
$892
per person
found 1 day ago
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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?
December 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.
How can I check my flight status to Cairns?
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How do I find the best deals on flights to Cairns?
Try these tricks — book early, avoid peak periods and be flexible with your travel dates. If your dates aren't set in stone, search for your flight to Cairns on Travelocity and click on "Flexible dates" above your results. This will help you locate any cheaper airfares on a nearby day. $172 was the best price for a roundtrip flight to Cairns in the last seven days. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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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 $1,383. 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.