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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, 12 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$192 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$192
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found 1 day ago
Sat, 29 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$200 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$200
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found 8 hours ago
Tue, 2 Dec - Thu, 4 Dec
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$202 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$202
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found 1 day ago
Tue, 18 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$210 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$210
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found 1 day ago
Mon, 17 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$212 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$212
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found 1 day ago
Thu, 27 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$221 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$221
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found 8 hours ago
Thu, 30 Oct - Fri, 14 Nov
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$223 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$223
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found 3 days ago
Tue, 4 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$230 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$230
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found 8 hours ago
Wed, 12 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$252 Return, found 18 hours ago
AU$252
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found 18 hours ago
Wed, 3 Dec - Fri, 5 Dec
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$362 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$362
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found 8 hours ago
| Origin | Destination | Travel dates | Flights from* |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Cairns | November 8 to November 10 | AU$192 |
| OOL | Cairns | November 18 to November 20 | AU$210 |
| SYD | Cairns | November 4 to November 6 | AU$230 |
| MEL | Cairns | November 11 to November 13 | AU$252 |
| ADL | Cairns | December 3 to December 5 | AU$362 |
| PER | Cairns | December 3 to December 5 | AU$437 |
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 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$69
5 Nov - 6 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! (1,024 reviews)
"Good price"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Aspect Central
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$112 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$112
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Parking within the complex is very safe and secure. Staff are always friendly and helpfull. Rooms are a decent size with a sink which is a bonus. Its a busy little area so some noise is to be expected when you book in but its never intruding on sleep time that I have experienced. Have stayed here ..."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Hides Hotel Cairns
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$125 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$125
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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)
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Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
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Comfort Inn Cairns City
183-185 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$146 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$146
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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$160 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$160
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (845 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 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$207
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (424 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Cairns City Palms
199 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$155 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$155
13 Nov - 14 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! (487 reviews)
"Good staff"
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is AU$110 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$110
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 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$266 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$266
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (590 reviews)
"This is a budget friendly property with basic but adequate amenities including washer and dryer in the one bedroom apartment we stayed in. It’s quiet at night and we enjoyed the pool area in the afternoons to read and relax. It’s in a good location, close to the esplanade, buses, restaurants, aquarium ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
62 Abbott Street, 62, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$169 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$169
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (830 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 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$279
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Restaurants nearby"
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is AU$69 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$69
5 Nov - 6 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! (1,024 reviews)
"Good price"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
23-51 Anderson Road, Woree, QLD
The price is AU$155 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$155
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (745 reviews)
Families like: Outdoor pools, free water park access, kitchen, playground
Travellers say...
"Great place for kids so much great equipment and activities. Friendly and helpful staff. Everything is really well looked after and maintained. Rooms were basic but well appointed with all good amenities."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$191 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$191
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Ok"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 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, Regional Express, Qantas Airways.
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 November is the cheapest month to fly if you're looking for one-way tickets, and November 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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