Cheap Flights to Douglas Shire from $78 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Douglas Shire?

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Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 18
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$172 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Sep 18, priced at $172 found 5 hours ago
Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 6
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$183 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Aug 3 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 6, priced at $183 found 5 hours ago
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$192 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$192
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $192 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
TSV
Townsville
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$364 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$364
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from Townsville to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $364 found 1 day ago
Fri, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 19
WSI
Western Sydney Intl. Airport
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$411 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$411
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, Apr 16 from Western Sydney Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Apr 19, priced at $411 found 2 hours ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
CBR
Canberra Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$472 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$472
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from Canberra Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $472 found 8 hours ago
Sun, Jul 26 - Mon, Aug 3
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$578 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$578
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sun, Jul 26 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Aug 3, priced at $578 found 10 hours ago
Wed, Mar 17 - Thu, Mar 18
AYQ
Connellan
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$690 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$690
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Mar 17 from Connellan to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Mar 18, priced at $690 found 1 day ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$794 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$794
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 27, priced at $794 found 6 days ago
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,057 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,057
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Dec 5 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Dec 12, priced at $1,057 found 4 days ago
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 15
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,247 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,247
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 1 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 15, priced at $1,247 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsSeptember 15 to September 18$172
SYDCairnsAugust 3 to August 6$183
MELCairnsSeptember 9 to September 14$192
OOLCairnsAugust 25 to August 26$269
ADLCairnsAugust 8 to August 9$358
PERCairnsAugust 14 to August 27$514
AKLCairnsJuly 26 to August 3$578
NRTCairnsSeptember 9 to September 16$674
KIXCairnsSeptember 27 to October 4$1,230
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MELCairnsJuly 10 to July 19$382
SYDCairnsJuly 11 to July 15$471
BNECairnsJuly 10 to July 12$536
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Douglas Shire Flight and Hotel Packages

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Coral Sands Resort
4.5-star property

Coral Sands Resort

Jul 19 - Jul 22

3 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $937, price is now $636 per person
$636
per person
found 1 day ago
Reef Club Resort
4.0-star property

Reef Club Resort

Aug 19 - Aug 26

7 night stay

Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)

Qantas Airways • Non-stop • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,566, price is now $1,373 per person
$1,373
per person
found 24 hours ago
The Oceanfront Cairns
2.0-star property

The Oceanfront Cairns

Aug 19 - Aug 26

7 night stay

Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)

Qantas Airways • Non-stop • Coach

Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $1,500, price is now $1,138 per person
$1,138
per person
found 24 hours ago
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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

5 out of 5
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Macrossan Street and Port Douglas Splash Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"loved staying at the Sheraton - the hotel is stunning and all the staff were so lovely. Best hotel in Port Douglas. Loved the wild life show and the daintree bar 💕"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

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Mantra PortSea

Mantra PortSea

4 out of 5
76 Davidson Street Port Douglas QLD
Stay at this hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Macrossan Street and Port Douglas Splash Park are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (943 reviews)
"Good location. Rooms average nothing special no streaming but they have a few Foxtel channels which did the job. Swim up bar....happy hour service was atrocious....$11 beers (so perhaps glad service was no existant)...booked 3 room, couldn't have been further away from each other. Amenities in room ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

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Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

4.5 out of 5
2 Langley Road Port Douglas QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Four Mile Beach and Macrossan Street are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,198 reviews)
"The hotel was wounderful. It was clean, the staff were great and we loved the pools."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

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Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Oaks Port Douglas Resort

4.5 out of 5
87 Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Macrossan Street and Four Mile Beach Park are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and helpful. Resort was clean and well maintained. Room was very basic"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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

Can I fly to Douglas Shire right now?
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How much is the cheapest flight to Douglas Shire?
Your next dream vacation doesn't have to make a huge dent in your finances. Within the last seven days, the cheapest roundtrip flight to Douglas Shire cost $172. Find your perfect fare and spend the money you save on fantastic experiences. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Douglas Shire departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
If I cannot travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?
If COVID-19 has disrupted your travel plans, visit our Customer Service Portal link. Whether you'd like to amend your flight or request a refund, you'll find all the information you need there. For extra peace of mind, we suggest checking the terms and conditions of your preferred carrier before you book tickets to Douglas Shire.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Douglas Shire?
September is the cheapest month to jet out to Douglas Shire — that's based on Travelocity's direct return flight demand between January and December last year. We can help you snag an awesome deal so you can start organizing your vacation today.
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What are the most popular flight routes to Douglas Shire?
To help you pick your flights to Douglas Shire, here's our list of some of the well-known 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 Douglas Shire on average?
Roundtrip flights to Douglas Shire on our site cost between $172 and $1,247 in the last seven days. If you find a price that matches your budget, act quickly. Cheap deals don't stick around forever! 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 Douglas Shire?
The length of a direct flight to Douglas Shire varies, but these are the average travel times for several top 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 Douglas Shire?
That depends on a couple of factors. Is your flight to Douglas Shire short or long? Are you jetting off with a full-service airline or a low-cost option? These things will influence your experience while on board. When it comes to long distance flights, a majority of airlines include food and entertainment. Low-cost carriers are a good option when it comes to short journeys or cheap flights for family vacations. But, they usually won't have the same inclusions as a full-service airline.