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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Cairns?
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.
Sun, 10 Aug. - Tue, 12 Aug.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$192 Return, found 20 hours ago
AU$192
Return
found 20 hours ago
Thu, 7 Aug. - Sat, 9 Aug.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$202 Return, found 20 hours ago
AU$202
Return
found 20 hours ago
Sun, 27 Jul. - Tue, 29 Jul.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$212 Return, found 20 hours ago
AU$212
Return
found 20 hours ago
Sat, 16 Aug. - Sat, 23 Aug.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$215 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$215
Return
found 2 hours ago
Thu, 21 Aug. - Tue, 26 Aug.
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$230 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$230
Return
found 7 hours ago
Sat, 30 Aug. - Tue, 2 Sep.
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$246 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$246
Return
found 6 days ago
Fri, 9 Jan. - Fri, 16 Jan.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$256 Return, just found
AU$256
Return
just found
Tue, 2 Sep. - Tue, 16 Sep.
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$256 Return, found 11 hours ago
AU$256
Return
found 11 hours ago
Wed, 23 Jul. - Wed, 30 Jul.
NTL
Newcastle
CNS
Cairns
AU$272 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$272
Return
found 1 day ago
Sat, 19 Jul. - Sat, 26 Jul.
MCY
Maroochydore
CNS
Cairns
AU$329 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$329
Return
found 2 days ago
| Origin | Destination | Travel dates | Flights from* |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Cairns | August 16 to August 23 | AU$215 |
| SYD | Cairns | July 27 to July 29 | AU$230 |
| OOL | Cairns | August 30 to September 2 | AU$246 |
| MEL | Cairns | August 2 to August 4 | AU$256 |
| ADL | Cairns | July 27 to July 29 | AU$362 |
| PER | Cairns | August 26 to August 28 | AU$654 |
| AKL | Cairns | July 23 to July 30 | AU$923 |
Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight
Score Epic Cairns Accommodation Deals
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is AU$66 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$66
8 Aug - 9 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Happy to always return to this place. Convenient walking to variety of stores near"
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025
Aspect Central
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$136 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$136
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Basic older accommodation, but clean and everything needed. Bed was not very comfortable for me and pillows were like bricks. Very limited onsite parking, but plenty on the streets nearby."
Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025
Hides Hotel Cairns
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$130 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$130
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (998 reviews)
"No parking for hotel,had to pay every hour for parking. Beds were great best night sleep thanks."
Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025
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Comfort Inn Cairns City
183-185 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$153 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$153
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (512 reviews)
"Ok. Reasonable price"
Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025
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$192 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$192
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (833 reviews)
"Convenient location close to airport. Unfortunately just a one night booking so unable to access tourism services which appear to be a specialty of this property. Sadly another motel that hadn’t bothered to provide any milk in room"
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$200 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$200
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are ...
7.8/10 Good! (408 reviews)
"Awesome room mates, friendly helpful staff and absolutely amazing rates, music and bar staff. Met sooooo many lovely locals that were only too willing to help with anything I needed to know. 🍹🍻🏝"
Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025
Njoy Backpackers Hostel
141 SHERIDAN STREET,141, Cairns, Queensland
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping ...
"The hostel is really nice. They have a free bus to the esplanade and free breakfast."
Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2018
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Cairns City Palms
199 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$156 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$156
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (462 reviews)
"Quite"
Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025
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.
Score Epic Cairns Accommodation Deals
Cascade Gardens
175 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$285 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$285
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (572 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Great location, walking distance to restaurants and esplanade. The rooms amenities were great. Having our own washing machine and dryer was very handy especially since we were in Cairns for a week long sporting event. Secure parking was an added bonus"
Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
62 Abbott Street, 62, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$263 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$263
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy room service, in-room massages, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (808 reviews)
Would stay again!
"Great location!! Easy walk to everything you need in Cairns. Good communication with staff too! Would stay here again."
Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025
181 The Esplanade
181 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (341 reviews)
"Very accommodating- early check in, late check out"
Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025
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Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments
71 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
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$231 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$231
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff were so helpful!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is AU$66 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$66
8 Aug - 9 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Happy to always return to this place. Convenient walking to variety of stores near"
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
23-51 Anderson Road, Woree, QLD
The price is AU$286 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$286
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (732 reviews)
Families like: Outdoor pools, free water park access, kitchen, playground
Travellers say...
"Great place to stay with kids. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$261 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$261
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good area"
Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025
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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FAQs about airfare deals to Cairns
How many airlines fly to Cairns?
With Wotif you have the choice of 20 Airlines to choose from for your Cairns trip.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?
The most popular airlines flying to Cairns include Jetstar, Virgin Australia.
What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to Cairns?
Flights to Cairns start as low as AU$192, with this particular journey taking you from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS).
How do I save money on flights when booking with Wotif?
Everyone loves a bargain, so maximise your saving potential by mixing and matching airlines according to their fare types. Wotif data indicates that travellers who booked flights using Wotif in 2019 saved almost 55% on average when their return flights were made up of two different airlines or fare types.
When can I get cheap flights to Cairns?
Wotif data shows us that July is the cheapest month to fly if you're looking for one-way tickets, and August is your best bet for the round-trip Journey.
Which airport in Cairns is the cheapest to fly to?
If you're looking to save money on your flight to Cairns, then the airport you choose is important. On this occasion, Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) is the cheapest journey at AU$192.
What happens if my flight to Cairns is cancelled because of covid-19?
If your flight is cancelled due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19 then visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information. Furthermore, you can log into your Itinerary to view the airline's cancellation policy, including what they will and won't let you do with regards to your flight.
Is it possible to cancel my flight to Cairns due to covid-19?
Cancellation is dependent on the airline and will differ across companies, but many airlines will continue to travel to impacted areas. Please keep an eye on the dates as they may change frequently across Cairns, which is why it is vitally important for travellers to confirm with their airline that their upcoming flight is due to go ahead. If you’re still unsure, please visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information regarding cancellation due to COVID-19.
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