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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.
Thu., 17 Jul. - Sat., 19 Jul.
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$201 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$201
Return
found 2 days ago
Mon., 16 Jun. - Wed., 18 Jun.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$201 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$201
Return
found 6 days ago
Thu., 17 Jul. - Sat., 19 Jul.
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$210 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$210
Return
found 2 days ago
Sat., 26 Jul. - Mon., 28 Jul.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$212 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$212
Return
found 2 days ago
Tue., 24 Jun. - Thu., 26 Jun.
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$224 Return, found 18 hours ago
AU$224
Return
found 18 hours ago
Tue., 14 Oct. - Wed., 22 Oct.
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$232 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$232
Return
found 6 days ago
Tue., 2 Dec. - Tue., 9 Dec.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$251 Return, just found
AU$251
Return
just found
Sat., 19 Jul. - Sat., 26 Jul.
MCY
Maroochydore
CNS
Cairns
AU$322 Return, found 23 hours ago
AU$322
Return
found 23 hours ago
Thu., 7 Aug. - Thu., 14 Aug.
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$352 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$352
Return
found 8 hours ago
Mon., 15 Dec. - Mon., 22 Dec.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$379 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$379
Return
found 1 hour ago
| Origin | Destination | Travel dates | Flights from* |
|---|---|---|---|
| OOL | Cairns | July 17 to July 19 | AU$201 |
| BNE | Cairns | July 26 to July 28 | AU$212 |
| SYD | Cairns | June 24 to June 26 | AU$224 |
| MEL | Cairns | August 25 to September 5 | AU$250 |
| ADL | Cairns | August 7 to August 14 | AU$352 |
| PER | Cairns | August 16 to August 31 | AU$684 |
| AKL | Cairns | June 25 to June 26 | AU$687 |
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$62 per night from 12 June to 13 June
AU$62
per night
12 June - 13 June
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Older property but nice one night stay; however, no free WiFi"
Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025
Aspect Central
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$109 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$109
per night
30 June - 1 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Shops accross the road"
Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025
Hides Hotel Cairns
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$124 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$124
per night
16 June - 17 June
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025
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Comfort Inn Cairns City
183-185 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$135 per night from 17 June to 18 June
AU$135
per night
17 June - 18 June
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! (507 reviews)
Absolutely fine
"I had absolutely no issues. Bed was comfortable & air-conditioned was good"
Reviewed on 22 May 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 23 June to 24 June
AU$160
per night
23 June - 24 June
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! (832 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$196 per night from 12 June to 13 June
AU$196
per night
12 June - 13 June
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! (405 reviews)
"Perfect stay for a few nights to be able to visit cairns. Pool was lush, right next to the bar which does turn into a club. Can be very loud even in the "quiet rooms"."
Reviewed on 6 Apr. 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$131 per night from 10 June to 11 June
AU$131
per night
10 June - 11 June
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! (451 reviews)
"Very comfy bed, a bit of noise from the road, OK for a night in transit."
Reviewed on 23 May 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$281 per night from 21 June to 22 June
AU$281
per night
21 June - 22 June
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! (569 reviews)
"Liked the provision of cooking facilities; quiet, walkable distance from esplanade; markets, short distance to Cairns Central, close eating outlets; pleasant people in reception airconditioner in room needs to be checked; had difficulty turning the TV on and off."
Reviewed on 19 May 2025
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
62 Abbott Street, 62, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$195 per night from 10 June to 11 June
AU$195
per night
10 June - 11 June
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! (803 reviews)
"Clean. Generous space. Great central location. Secure parking."
Reviewed on 3 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! (340 reviews)
"This properly was clean and neat. The 2 bedroom is a large unit with a large kitchen and sitting area. I do recommend getting some more AC in the bedrooms, but the living area was comfortable."
Reviewed on 20 Feb. 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 11 June to 12 June
AU$231
per night
11 June - 12 June
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful location. Spacious accommodation. Friendly staff. Great value."
Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is AU$62 per night from 12 June to 13 June
AU$62
per night
12 June - 13 June
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Older property but nice one night stay; however, no free WiFi"
Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
23-51 Anderson Road, Woree, QLD
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! (727 reviews)
Families like: Outdoor pools, free water park access, kitchen, playground
Travellers say...
"It was amazing. Customer service was incredible. So many things for the kids and adults to do. Everyone was so helpful and happy. Happy hours were the best . The cabins had everything we needed. Wish we didn’t have to go home. Can’t wait to come back"
Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$223 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$223
per night
30 June - 1 July
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)
".."
Reviewed on 2 Jun. 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 22 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, Qantas Airways.
What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to Cairns?
Flights to Cairns start as low as AU$201, 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 July 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$201.
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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