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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Cairns?

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $149 and $73 for one-way flights to Cairns for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsMay 3 to May 6$149
OOLCairnsApril 23 to April 26$161
MELCairnsApril 28 to April 29$197
SYDCairnsMarch 23 to March 30$224
ADLCairnsMarch 28 to March 29$457
PERCairnsMay 9 to May 14$534
AKLCairnsApril 24 to May 7$592
NRTCairnsMay 15 to May 22$750
KIXCairnsApril 6 to April 11$1,048
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsMarch 15 to March 19$433
MELCairnsMarch 14 to March 15$448
ADLCairnsMarch 14 to March 15$461
*Prices include taxes and fees

Cairns Flight Information

Traveling to
Cairns
Lowest Price
$149
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
Jetstar, Fiji Airways
Number of Daily Flights
Airlines with Direct Flights

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Amazing Cairns Accommodation Deals

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
$49 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$54 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
All Good

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

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Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
$74 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$82 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent customer service friendly staff clean rooms ,- quite hotel

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
$76 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$85 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
This is a great place to stay! The staff was great. It's a great location. The whole place is very clean. The bathrooms are huge and it was very comfortable. It's very walkable and a Woolworths right across the street. Walking distance to the night market, day market and the pier for the boats to ...

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

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Comfort Inn Cairns City

Comfort Inn Cairns City

4 out of 5
183-185 Lake St Cairns QLD
$84 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$93 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns ...
7.8/10 Good! (539 reviews)
Clean and tidy. Staff are Friendly. Thanks

Reviewed on Feb 14, 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.

Our Top Cairns with Airport Shuttles

Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel

3.5 out of 5
41-47 Digger Street Cairns North QLD
$67 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$75 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (857 reviews)
The room was in very good condition. The receptionist or staff member at front desk could of at least had a smile & be a bit more courteous, especially when dealing with multi- cultural backgrounds.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
$143 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$158 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located ...
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Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

2 out of 5
83 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and airport pick-up service (surcharge). Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Michaelmas ...
5.4/10 (42 reviews)
Filthy. Bed had sand on it. Floors had weird stains. Air con locked out during peak heat times. Noisy. No lock on bathroom door leading directly from kitchen.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2020

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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.

Luxury Hotels in Cairns

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

5 out of 5
1 Veivers Road Palm Cove QLD
$291 nightly
The price is $320 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$320 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (547 reviews)
Fabulous rooms - large, roomy and very quiet, excellent customer service - complimentary chocolates and champagne provided, the location was perfect and 3 fantastic pools. We look forward to our next stay.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

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Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
$104 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$116 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
The rooms were clean and the staff was helpful and friendly

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

5 out of 5
35-41 Wharf Street Cairns QLD
$155 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$170 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
$118 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$130 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room, Casino & Port View. Excellent meal at the restaurant. Helpful staff.Secure Parking.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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.

Family Friendly Hotels in Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
$181 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$199 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
$49 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$54 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
All Good

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

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Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
22 - 26 Trinity Beach Road Trinity Beach QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Pool was relaxing, great view

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

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Marlin Cove Resort
Great for families

Marlin Cove Resort

3.5 out of 5
2 Keem St Trinity Beach QLD
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Trinity ...
9/10 Wonderful! (454 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, kitchen, game room, babysitting

Travelers say...
That it was close to the beach (5 min. walk) there were 2 pools and the surrounds were wonderful. On the negative side we were given an upstairs room which meant that we had to carry heavy suit cases up the stairs ( I am 72 yo, and my wife is 66 it was a struggle) the room was clean, but we noticed ...

Reviewed on Sep 5, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Cairns?
Reserve your seat with one of the 11 airlines that travel to Cairns and enjoy an incredible new adventure. Carriers that come with excellent reviews include:

  • Qantas
  • Jetstar
  • Virgin Australia

What airport is best to fly into Cairns?
Cairns has just one airport, which makes booking your flight to the city simple. CNS is around 3 mi from all the action downtown.
Places to visit in Cairns
On the hunt for some sightseeing hints? Don't go home until you've enjoyed attractions like Esplanade Lagoon, and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.Watch as local inhabitants greet each other, or just take a break from their daily routine at Cairns Esplanade. Need some more ideas? If you want a keepsake of your vacation, think beyond the T-shirts, mugs and fridge magnets, and find the perfect memento at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. And that's not all. While you're here, think about visiting Cairns Marlin Marina, a local marina.
How to get through airport security fast when traveling to Cairns
Make your journey to Cairns a little easier by following these useful security tips:

  • Keep your boarding pass and travel ID in an easily accessible place. They'll be the first things you'll be asked to produce by security staff.
  • Belts, coins and mobile phones should be put in a bin for X-raying. If you enter the body scanner with these items, you'll be instructed to turn back and remove them.
  • Laptops, digital cameras and other electronic devices must be placed in a tub to be X-rayed.
  • Flying with a favorite cologne or perfume? As long as it contains no more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a clear resealable plastic bag, you can keep it in your carry-on luggage.
  • Undo your shoelaces before entering the body scanner. Depending on what sort of shoes you're wearing, security may instruct you to remove them.
  • Scissors and multi-tools are prohibited inside the plane. Pack them in your checked luggage to avoid them being confiscated at the airport security checkpoint.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.