Question 1

How much is the cheapest flight to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

To give you a figure to work with, the cheapest roundtrip flight to Cairns cost $137 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.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

January 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.

Question 3

How can I check my flight status to Cairns?

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Whether you want to check the status of your flight to Cairns or make changes to your itinerary, you'll find all the info you need on our customer portal, Trips. Click on "Trips" at the top of our homepage, then sign in or create a new account. Another convenient way to manage all your bookings is with the Travelocity app. Get real-time flight status alerts and share updates with any family flying with you.

Question 4

How do I find the best deals on flights to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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. $137 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.

Question 5

Why should I book my flight to Cairns with Travelocity?

Accepted Answer

Check out cheap flights to Cairns with Travelocity and start arranging your next break away. With 24/7 customer service throughout every stage of the process and a Price Match Guarantee, we take the difficulty out of securing cheap family flights, hotels, rental cars and more. Lock in a fabulous deal today and get set for an unforgettable adventure.

Question 6

What are the most popular flight routes to Cairns?

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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.

Question 7

How much is a flight to Cairns on average?

Accepted Answer

Based on prices found over the last seven days, roundtrip flights to Cairns were between $137 and $1,214. 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.

Question 8

How long is the average flight to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What can I expect on a flight to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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.

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
BNE	Cairns	February 20 to February 24	$181
MEL	Cairns	February 25 to February 26	$183
SYD	Cairns	January 25 to January 29	$224
OOL	Cairns	January 30 to January 31	$256
ADL	Cairns	February 13 to February 16	$431
PER	Cairns	February 19 to February 28	$461
AKL	Cairns	March 27 to April 4	$482
KIX	Cairns	April 4 to April 17	$761
NRT	Cairns	April 10 to April 16	$804

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
SYD	Cairns	January 17 to January 19	$221
BNE	Cairns	January 17 to January 18	$238
MEL	Cairns	January 18 to January 24	$240
OOL	Cairns	January 17 to January 19	$263
AKL	Cairns	January 16 to January 20	$743

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