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Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Wed, 9 Sept - Mon, 14 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$216 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$216
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found 4 hours ago
Sat, 19 Sept - Thu, 24 Sept
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$225 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$225
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Tue, 15 Sept - Sun, 20 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$232 Return, found 17 hours ago
AU$232
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found 17 hours ago
Mon, 21 Sept - Sat, 26 Sept
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$242 Return, found 17 hours ago
AU$242
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found 17 hours ago
Tue, 15 Sept - Sun, 20 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$242 Return, found 17 hours ago
AU$242
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found 17 hours ago
Fri, 18 Sept - Wed, 23 Sept
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$244 Return, found 17 hours ago
AU$244
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found 17 hours ago
Wed, 16 Sept - Mon, 21 Sept
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$246 Return, found 17 hours ago
AU$246
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found 17 hours ago
Mon, 21 Sept - Sat, 26 Sept
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$249 Return, found 17 hours ago
AU$249
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found 17 hours ago
Wed, 9 Sept - Mon, 14 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$252 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$252
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found 4 hours ago
Thu, 24 Sept - Tue, 29 Sept
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$255 Return, found 16 hours ago
AU$255
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found 16 hours ago
| Origin | Destination | Travel dates | Flights from* |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Cairns | September 9 to September 14 | AU$216 |
| OOL | Cairns | September 19 to September 24 | AU$225 |
| SYD | Cairns | September 11 to September 16 | AU$242 |
| MEL | Cairns | September 8 to September 13 | AU$321 |
| ADL | Cairns | August 29 to September 3 | AU$376 |
| PER | Cairns | October 30 to November 25 | AU$686 |
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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
The price is AU$79 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$79
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Quite stay! Close to town. Cheap accommodation to suit family looking to enjoy City. Spent days in town so didn't use amenitys but definitely worth it if you're looking for a place to sleep."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Aspect Central
209 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$132 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$132
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are located ...
Hides Hotel Cairns
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
The price is AU$144 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$144
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location but completely dilapidated property. Many things do not work -- such as telephone in the room or the lock box in the room. Location:: the property is only 2 blocks away from Esplanade. Right next to this hotel is where all the homeless gather. Just cross the road and everything is ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
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Comfort Inn Cairns City
183-185 Lake St Cairns QLD
The price is AU$162 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$162
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Cairns ...
7.8/10 Good! (546 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff. Very clean and all amenities. Great spot"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
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.
Hotels With Airport Transportation
Reef Palms Motel
41-47 Digger Street Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$238 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$238
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
The price is AU$223 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$223
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located ...
8/10 Very good! (452 reviews)
"We stayed in the newly renovated deluxe rooms & we’re not disappointed. They were lovely. Clean, well maintained & proportioned. The staff were all lovely too. We would recommend Gilligans to anyone wanting to stay in Cairns just like it was recommended to us."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Cairns City Palms
199 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (572 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is AU$161 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$161
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"Rooms clean, staff professional and helpful. Property overall could do with repairs and freshen up. If in Cairns will stay there again."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
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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Cascade Gardens
175 Lake St Cairns QLD
The price is AU$326 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$326
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (634 reviews)
"The room was clean and tidy, hotel was close to esplanade , the bathroom was a bit dated. Not a large pool but a nice area including BBQ. Overall good value for the price, We would be happy to stay again when in Cairns next time"
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
62 Abbott Street, 62 Cairns QLD
The price is AU$258 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$258
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy room service, in-room massages and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Cairns ...
9/10 Wonderful! (911 reviews)
"Handy to everything and very secure."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
181 The Esplanade
181 The Esplanade Cairns North QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping ...
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Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments
71 Lake Street Cairns QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (837 reviews)
Centrally located- no frills
"Hotel is as advertised, in need of renovation but we always had the pool to ourselves and apartment was very spacious. So if you are on a budget and after a no frills place to stay in central Cairns I highly recommend."
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2024
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 Plaza Hotel
145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is AU$284 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$284
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
The price is AU$79 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$79
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Quite stay! Close to town. Cheap accommodation to suit family looking to enjoy City. Spent days in town so didn't use amenitys but definitely worth it if you're looking for a place to sleep."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
The price is AU$241 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$241
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (807 reviews)
Families like: Outdoor pools, free water park access, kitchen, playground
Travellers say...
"Great and convenient cabin for large families as you have everything you need to cook with and the park is amazing to keep the kids entertained."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$255 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
AU$255
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel is very cosy, and we were given a lovely room. We’re really happy with it! 😊"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
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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