Cheap Flights to Cairns from $67 (2026/2027)

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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$156 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$156
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $156 found 4 days ago
Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, May 1
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$161 Roundtrip, just found
$161
Roundtrip
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Apr 26 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, May 1, priced at $161 just found
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Feb 26
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$183 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at $183 found 22 hours ago
Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 20
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$449 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$449
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $449 found 6 days ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16
AYQ
Connellan
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$459 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$459
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from Connellan to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $459 found 4 days ago
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 21
NRT
Narita Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$792 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$792
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Oct 7 from Narita Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $792 found 3 days ago
Thu, May 14 - Sat, May 23
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,090 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,090
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, May 14 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, May 23, priced at $1,090 found 4 days ago
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,134 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,134
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 5 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Feb 12, priced at $1,134 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 3
LAS
Harry Reid Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,181 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,181
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, Jan 29 from Harry Reid Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Feb 3, priced at $1,181 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMarch 7 to March 14$172
MELCairnsFebruary 25 to February 26$183
SYDCairnsMarch 3 to March 14$226
OOLCairnsMarch 10 to March 14$256
ADLCairnsApril 1 to April 5$431
PERCairnsFebruary 19 to February 28$461
AKLCairnsMarch 20 to April 3$574
NRTCairnsApril 10 to April 16$804
KIXCairnsFebruary 1 to February 8$832
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsJanuary 11 to February 1$203
MELCairnsJanuary 11 to January 17$253
BNECairnsJanuary 11 to January 13$269
OOLCairnsJanuary 11 to January 15$286
AKLCairnsJanuary 11 to January 20$751
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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The Reef Retreat
4.0-star property

The Reef Retreat

Jan 18 - Jan 24

6 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $804, price is now $508 per person
$508
per person
found 21 hours ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Jan 18 - Jan 24

6 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,908, price is now $1,137 per person
$1,137
per person
found 21 hours ago
Coral Sands Resort
4.5-star property

Coral Sands Resort

Jan 18 - Jan 24

6 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $816, price is now $524 per person
$524
per person
found 21 hours ago
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Travelers ❤️ These Cairns 🏨

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! (1,001 reviews)
Convene t location and loved the umbrellas! Some days room did not clean the glasses and cups.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

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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! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was great! The chef doing the egg orders was wonderful!

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

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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)
Great accommodation. Clean, good food and beverages on site. Multiple pools to choose from and nice native forest nestled in the resort. Would definitely return.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

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Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Muddy's Playground are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The room was I’m

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

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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 $156 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?
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.
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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 $156 and $1,181. 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.