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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?

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Thu, Jun 18 - Fri, Jun 19
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$144 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Jun 18 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Jun 19, priced at $144 found 1 day ago
Tue, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 3
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$184 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Mar 2 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Mar 3, priced at $184 found 1 day ago
Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 6
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$216 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$216
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Aug 3 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 6, priced at $216 found 3 days ago
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$327 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Jun 8 from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Jun 15, priced at $327 found 4 days ago
Mon, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 16
CBR
Canberra Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$397 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$397
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, Mar 15 from Canberra Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Mar 16, priced at $397 found 13 hours ago
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$532 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$532
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Sep 29, priced at $532 found 2 days ago
Sun, Jun 7 - Thu, Jun 11
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$609 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$609
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, Jun 7 from Christchurch Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Jun 11, priced at $609 found 3 days ago
Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jun 3
NRT
Narita Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$805 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$805
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Narita Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $805 found 16 hours ago
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,007 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,007
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 29, priced at $1,007 found 2 hours ago
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,007 Roundtrip, just found
$1,007
Roundtrip
just found
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Aug 13 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 20, priced at $1,007 just found
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,009 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,009
Roundtrip
found 6 days 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 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MELCairnsAugust 3 to August 6$216
SYDCairnsSeptember 3 to September 5$228
BNECairnsJuly 5 to July 19$249
OOLCairnsJune 10 to June 14$383
ADLCairnsJune 21 to June 25$408
PERCairnsJune 24 to June 28$524
AKLCairnsJune 27 to July 6$657
NRTCairnsAugust 31 to September 7$815
KIXCairnsJuly 4 to July 12$825
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMay 29 to June 1$362
SYDCairnsMay 29 to June 1$378
MELCairnsMay 29 to June 2$438
ADLCairnsMay 29 to June 1$456
OOLCairnsMay 30 to June 1$645
KIXCairnsMay 30 to June 2$883
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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Thala Beach Nature Reserve
4.5-star property

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

Jul 22 - Jul 24

2 night stay

Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS)

American Airlines • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Phoenix (PHX)

Jetstar • Coach
Price was $3,866, price is now $2,515 per person
$2,515
per person
found 1 day ago
Peppers Beach Club
5.0-star property

Peppers Beach Club

Jul 22 - Jul 24

2 night stay

Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS)

American Airlines • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Phoenix (PHX)

Jetstar • Coach
Price was $3,888, price is now $2,590 per person
$2,590
per person
found 1 day ago
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
5.0-star property

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Jul 22 - Jul 24

2 night stay

Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS)

American Airlines • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Phoenix (PHX)

Jetstar • Coach
Price was $3,792, price is now $2,531 per person
$2,531
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Slightly disappointed with overall ambience of hotel and facilities; looking rather tired. Our room had a very lumpy mattress with a lean towards the outside edges which meant almost rolling out on occasion. The room had a small table but no chairs and the sofa was positioned under the tv which made ..."

Reviewed on May 25, 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! (1,002 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay in a fabulous hotel. Well located for everything and the pool side bar was very relaxing way to finish the day with clients."

Reviewed on May 24, 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 Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,038 reviews)
"Everything is good about the hotel but the location is not very convenient. It takes about 30 minutes walk to the reef boat ports and 20 minutes to the downtown."

Reviewed on May 18, 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 $144 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?
June 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 $144 and $1,009. 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.