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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.
Fri, 15 May - Mon, 18 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$216 Return, found 17 hours ago
AU$216
Return
found 17 hours ago
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$222 Return, found 17 hours ago
AU$222
Return
found 17 hours ago
Mon, 12 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$240 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$240
Return
found 1 day ago
Wed, 25 Mar - Wed, 8 Apr
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$263 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$263
Return
found 8 hours ago
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$308 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$308
Return
found 3 days ago
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
TSV
Townsville
CNS
Cairns
AU$329 Return, found 22 hours ago
AU$329
Return
found 22 hours ago
Tue, 10 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$384 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$384
Return
found 4 days ago
Mon, 19 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
NTL
Newcastle
CNS
Cairns
AU$386 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$386
Return
found 1 day ago
Tue, 18 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
TSV
Townsville
CNS
Cairns
AU$441 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$441
Return
found 3 days ago
Tue, 13 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns
AU$535 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$535
Return
found 1 day ago
| Origin | Destination | Travel dates | Flights from* |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Cairns | January 5 to January 13 | AU$222 |
| SYD | Cairns | January 9 to January 13 | AU$240 |
| MEL | Cairns | December 1 to December 7 | AU$263 |
| OOL | Cairns | December 2 to December 9 | AU$306 |
| ADL | Cairns | January 31 to February 6 | AU$377 |
| PER | Cairns | January 16 to January 21 | AU$457 |
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$69 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$69
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
good air con. pleasant staff
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Aspect Central
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$99 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$99
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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)
Parking was safe, room clean. Just the noise outside the property. People yelling and calling out all night.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hides Hotel Cairns
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$110 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$110
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (999 reviews)
You get what you pay for so I truly can’t complain. Only downsides were the room was a decent hike from the elevator and our room didn’t come with a blanket, the bed just had a sheet on it so we had to walk down to the lobby to request a blanket. I also requested extra towels on the first night of ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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Comfort Inn Cairns City
183-185 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$136 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$136
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (530 reviews)
I enjoyed my stay here. Convenient location at a reasonable price. Aquarium was just a 5 minute walk. I stayed 3 night and didn’t use the car. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 15 Sept 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$151 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$151
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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! (846 reviews)
Ideal for us. Comfortable and clean
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$207 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$207
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (426 reviews)
It is my wonderful experience to stay in this hostel. Very lively filled with tourists from all over the world! One of the best one I have stayed so far.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Cairns City Palms
199 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$155 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$155
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (496 reviews)
I t was adequate for our atay
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is AU$110 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$110
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Yes, no problems. Only issue was we were in an upstairs room and we both have difficulty with stairs. We were booked to return there on the 14th so we went and saw the desk and requested a downstairs room for our next stay the following week which they kindly did and locked it in straight away to ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 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 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$285
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (600 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious and clean and it was great to have use of a kitchenette. Property is located centrally in Cairns and is an easy walk to most sights.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
62 Abbott Street, 62, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$159 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$159
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (832 reviews)
Good central location, close to restaurants and the lagoon
Reviewed on 7 Oct 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! (348 reviews)
Spacious Cairns unit
The size of the 2-bedroom unit was fantastic. The location was perfect and at the quieter end of the Esplanade with an easy flat walk to the centre and markets. The addition of a first-class restaurant next door was a real plus, and they opened for coffee at 7 am. Would definitely stay here ...
Reviewed on 11 Sept 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$279 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$279
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-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! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room. Exceptionally helpful staff.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is AU$69 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$69
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
good air con. pleasant staff
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
23-51 Anderson Road, Woree, QLD
The price is AU$143 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$143
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (751 reviews)
Families like: Outdoor pools, free water park access, kitchen, playground
Travellers say...
Love the place relaxing and secure.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$234 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
AU$234
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
Good value for money and relatively close to Cairns CBD. We walked there every day - only takes about 20 minutes to the marina. Room cleaning could be better - only towels replaced and beds made - bathroom not done. However - you can opt out of cleaning on a day by day basis and get discount in the ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 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 Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Regional Express, Qantas Airways.
What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to Cairns?
Flights to Cairns start as low as AU$216, 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 January is the cheapest month to fly if you're looking for one-way tickets, and May 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$216.
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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