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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 $178 and $92 for one-way flights to Cairns for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsDecember 8 to December 11$196
BNECairnsNovember 16 to November 21$203
OOLCairnsDecember 3 to December 9$272
MELCairnsDecember 3 to December 7$346
ADLCairnsSeptember 16 to September 17$421
NRTCairnsSeptember 26 to October 4$659
AKLCairnsNovember 24 to November 28$679
PERCairnsSeptember 12 to September 15$838
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsSeptember 11 to September 14$346
SYDCairnsSeptember 13 to September 14$347
MELCairnsSeptember 13 to September 14$461
PERCairnsSeptember 12 to September 15$838
*Prices include taxes and fees

Cairns Flight Information

Traveling to
Cairns
Lowest Price
$178
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
Virgin Australia, Jetstar
Number of Daily Flights
Airlines with Direct Flights

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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 $49 total per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
$49 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room & staff were great"

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2026

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Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
$71 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$78 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good value for money. Suited my purposes for an overnight stay. Staff was very helpful. Limited parking - had to park on the street. Could not access the internet in my room."

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2026

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Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
$91 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$100 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Reception was rude as and we paid for breakfast and the person on duty was also rude"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026

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Comfort Inn Cairns City

Comfort Inn Cairns City

4 out of 5
183-185 Lake St Cairns QLD
$98 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$108 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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! (548 reviews)
"Helpful friendly staff we enjoyed our visit"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 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.

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Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel

3.5 out of 5
41-47 Digger Street Cairns North QLD
$96 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
$107 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
$130 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
$145 total
Sep 17 - Sep 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 Cairns ...
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
$386 nightly
The price is $425 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$425 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (560 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026

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Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
$131 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$147 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Loved our room ✔️"

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2026

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The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

5 out of 5
35-41 Wharf Street Cairns QLD
$209 nightly
The price is $230 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$230 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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! (1,000 reviews)
"We would have preferred a buffet breakfast but the Alacarte was very nice .Katrin at breakfast was wonderful and looked after us really well. All the staff from reception to housekeeping to hospitality were especially helpful. There is a Woolworths just around the corner and the bus terminal is a ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

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Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
$188 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$207 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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! (1,001 reviews)
"So central and convenient place to stay. The pool deck was amazing, the staff are great as well. Loved my stay and would book again."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 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
$167 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
$184 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
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 $49 total per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
$49 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room & staff were great"

Reviewed on Sep 4, 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! (1,000 reviews)
"We stayed for two nights in August, we were there for a Great Barrier Reef tour, so didn’t spend much time in the hotel itself or using the amenities. We got an uber from the airport, there were taxis and Ubers available quite readily. Staff were beyond helpful and friendly on arrival, a real credit ..."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 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! (455 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"The room was clean and tidy. The balcony needed a bit of a clean and the general area could do with a spruce up."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Opens in a new windowMarlin Cove Resort
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.