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Cheapest Flights from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)
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Mackay to Cairns Flight Deals from AU$171
Considering a quick trip to Cairns, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from MKY to CNS. With heaps of cheap fares from Mackay, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.
Find the Perfect Hotel for After Your Flight
Epic Hotels near Cairns Intl.
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD Rydges Esplanade Resort CairnsLoved the location. Staff were very pleasant. We were upgraded which is alway nice to happen.
Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD Holiday Inn Cairns HarboursideGreat staff and service. Wouldn’t go back as no afl channels.
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD Pacific Hotel CairnsDidn’t like the facked that there was no Foxtel that’s all
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St, Cairns, QLD DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel CairnsThe thing I liked most about my time at this property was that no request was too much trouble.
Hotels in Nearby Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD Pacific Hotel CairnsDidn’t like the facked that there was no Foxtel that’s all
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD Novotel Cairns Oasis ResortRoom smelt mouldy when we entered. Like water had got into carpet at some stage. Staff great and facilities otherwise clean.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St, Cairns, QLD DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel CairnsThe thing I liked most about my time at this property was that no request was too much trouble.
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD Rydges Esplanade Resort CairnsLoved the location. Staff were very pleasant. We were upgraded which is alway nice to happen.
Low Priced Cairns Intl. Hotels
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD Cairns Sunland Leisure ParkGreat value for money. It didn’t feel safe at times with the people residing in the park and the people wandering around the premises looking into peoples cabins. Security would be helpful.
Aspect Central
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD Aspect CentralI always stay here if doing an overnight for work. It is very cheap, clean and close to food outlets.
Hides Hotel Cairns
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD Hides Hotel CairnsIn excellent walking distance to everything to central cairns. The property itself is old but it’s fine for short stays. Attracts a lot of the young backpacker crowd so can get noisy late at night when they come back from the clubs. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Comfort Inn Cairns City
183-185 Lake St, Cairns, QLD Comfort Inn Cairns CityExcellent flexibility and service to accommodate guests needs.
Luxury Hotels near Cairns Intl.
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
1 Veivers Road, Palm Cove, QLD Alamanda Palm Cove by LancemoreLoved the hospitality on check in. The host, a lovely French gentleman, was simply amazing and ultra professional. His manner was a definite asset to this company. We loved the whole place and our suite was exceptional! We will definitely be coming back!
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD Pacific Hotel CairnsDidn’t like the facked that there was no Foxtel that’s all
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD Pullman Reef Hotel CasinoWonderful ,So relaxed and comfortable,also loads of fun
Pullman Cairns International
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD Pullman Cairns InternationalGood location and views, sauna could have been better
Family Friendly Hotels in Cairns
Cairns Plaza Hotel
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD Cairns Plaza HotelGreat breakfast.walk to everything. Clean .quiet. very nice place. Affordable. Excellent staff...very helpful. I like that you could book tours right at the hotel front desk. And very knowledgeable staff. Thanks for the memories. Loved Cairns...especially the Great Barrier Reef.
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD Cairns Sunland Leisure ParkGreat value for money. It didn’t feel safe at times with the people residing in the park and the people wandering around the premises looking into peoples cabins. Security would be helpful.
Blue Lagoon Resort
22 - 26 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach, QLD Blue Lagoon ResortIt is not a resort. It is a self serviced apartment service like Airbnb.
Marlin Cove Resort
2 Keem St, Trinity Beach, QLD Marlin Cove ResortGood quiet property, close to amenities Toilet didn't have an exhaust
Mackay to Cairns Intl. Information
Find the Cheapest MKY to CNS Flights
Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Mackay to Cairns flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top MKY to CNS routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.
Mackay to Cairns Intl. Flight FAQ
| Origin Airport IATA Code | MKY |
|---|---|
| Destination Airport IATA Code | CNS |
| Number Of Flight Options | 1 |
| Flight Price | AU$318 |
| Average Flight Time | 2 hours 16 minutes |
- Address:
- Cairns QLD
- Australia
- IATA Code:
- CNS
- Longitude:
- 145.754041
- Latitude:
- -16.876538
- Time Zone:
- Australia/Brisbane
- Address:
- Mackay QLD
- Australia
- IATA Code:
- MKY
- Longitude:
- 149.181789
- Latitude:
- -21.176284
- Time Zone:
- Australia/Brisbane
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Domestic Flights from Mackay
Not sure where to escape to on your next holiday? No problem! Get inspired and try a holiday destination you may not have ever even thought about before! We make it simple to find the cheapest domestic flights from Mackay. Our Australia flight finder has done the heavy lifting, so you can discover the most popular domestic routes and explore the playground that is your backyard. Book one of these amazing deals today, your wallet will thank us later.
- Mackay to Adelaide (MKY - ADL)
- Mackay to Brisbane (MKY - BNE)
- Mackay to Canberra (MKY - CBR)
- Mackay to Darwin (MKY - DRW)
- Mackay to Hobart (MKY - HBA)
- Mackay to Melbourne (MKY - MEL)
- Mackay to Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (MKY - OOL)
- Mackay to Perth (MKY - PER)
- Mackay to Rockhampton (MKY - ROK)
- Mackay to Sydney (MKY - SYD)
- Mackay to Townsville (MKY - TSV)
International Flights from Mackay
If you think it’s time to spread your travelling wings a bit, we’ve got the perfect way for you to do it. Check out some of these budget-friendly, international travel destinations. With so many flights to choose from, you’ll be booking your flight before you even realise it! Cheers to you and your savings this holiday season.
- Mackay to Auckland (MKY - AKL)
- Mackay to Abu Dhabi (MKY - AUH)
- Mackay to Bangkok (MKY - BKK)
- Mackay to Guangzhou (MKY - CAN)
- Mackay to Cocos Islands (MKY - CCK)
- Mackay to Christchurch (MKY - CHC)
- Mackay to Hong Kong (MKY - HKG)
- Mackay to Los Angeles (MKY - LAX)
- Mackay to Norfolk Island (MKY - NLK)
- Mackay to Shanghai (MKY - PVG)
- Mackay to Singapore (MKY - SIN)
- Mackay to Christmas Island (MKY - XCH)
Top Flights to Mackay
- Melbourne to Cairns (AVV - CNS)
- Maroochydore to Cairns (MCY - CNS)
- Toowoomba to Cairns (WTB - CNS)
- Hobart to Cairns (HBA - CNS)
- Newcastle to Cairns (NTL - CNS)
- Darwin to Cairns (DRW - CNS)
- Adelaide to Cairns (ADL - CNS)
- Launceston to Cairns (LST - CNS)
- Gold Coast to Cairns (OOL - CNS)
- Gove to Cairns (GOV - CNS)
- Rockhampton to Cairns (ROK - CNS)
- Canberra to Cairns (CBR - CNS)
- Melbourne to Cairns (MEL - CNS)
- Townsville to Cairns (TSV - CNS)
- Albury to Cairns (ABX - CNS)
- Brisbane to Cairns (BNE - CNS)
- Weipa to Cairns (WEI - CNS)
- Perth to Cairns (PER - CNS)
- Sydney to Cairns (SYD - CNS)
Domestic Flights from Cairns (Cairns Intl.) Airport
Who says you have to stop exploring? Not us, that’s for sure! Discover Sydney flights from coast to coast by comparing these cheap flights from Cairns (Cairns Intl.) Airport. With over 400+ airlines available through Wotif, you’ll always find the deal, date, and time that fits your travel needs.
- Cairns to Adelaide (CNS - ADL)
- Cairns to Alice Springs (CNS - ASP)
- Cairns to Ayers Rock (CNS - AYQ)
- Cairns to Brisbane (CNS - BNE)
- Cairns to Darwin (CNS - DRW)
- Cairns to Gove (CNS - GOV)
- Cairns to Horn Island (CNS - HID)
- Cairns to Melbourne (CNS - MEL)
- Cairns to Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (CNS - OOL)
- Cairns to Sydney (CNS - SYD)
- Cairns to Townsville (CNS - TSV)
- Cairns to Weipa (CNS - WEI)
International Flights from Cairns (Cairns Intl.) Airport
Maybe you’re looking to extend your holiday because you just realised you’re not ready to fly home yet. Well it’s time to celebrate because even last minute flights from Cairns (Cairns Intl.) Airport are made easy when you book with Wotif. Discover some of the top international routes and destinations travelled from today, and continue your holiday tomorrow.
- Cairns to Auckland (CNS - AKL)
- Cairns to Cocos Islands (CNS - CCK)
- Cairns to Denpasar (CNS - DPS)
- Cairns to Hong Kong (CNS - HKG)
- Cairns to Osaka (CNS - KIX)
- Cairns to Manila (CNS - MNL)
- Cairns to Norfolk Island (CNS - NLK)
- Cairns to Tokyo (CNS - NRT)
- Cairns to Port Moresby (CNS - POM)
- Cairns to Rabaul (CNS - RAB)
- Cairns to Singapore (CNS - SIN)
- Cairns to Christmas Island (CNS - XCH)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Question : When should I check in for my flight from Mackay to Cairns Intl.?
Answer : On domestic flights, like Mackay to Cairns Intl., make sure you arrive at the Mackay Airport at least 2 hours before boarding to check your bags, go through security, and find your gate before your flight. Every airline has its own check-in policies and procedures, so make sure to read through those on their website when you book your flight from Mackay airport to Cairns Intl. airport. -
Question : How long is the flight from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns Intl. (CNS)?
Answer : If you're flying from MKY to CNS, the flight will take somewhere between 1 hour to 1 hour depending on stops. The average flight time from MKY to CNS is 1 hour. Remember that indirect flights and flights with long layovers will take longer. -
Question : How many flights are there from MKY to CNS?
Answer : With over 2 airlines that fly from MKY to CNS, you are sure to have plenty of choices. There are about 13 flights per week with airfare starting as low as AU$171. -
Question : What are the best deals on roundtrip flights from Mackay to Cairns Intl.?
Answer : If you're looking for a great deal on your next trip from Mackay to Cairns Intl. Wotif has you covered. With flights to Cairns Intl. starting at AU$171 there's no reason not to plan your next holiday with Wotif. -
Question : What airlines fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns Intl. (CNS)?
Answer : Certain airlines fly to Cairns Intl. (CNS) from Mackay (MKY) more often than others. If you're interested in booking with one of the airlines that flies this route most frequently, check out our selection of airlines below:- Qantas - 12 flights per week between Cairns Intl. and Mackay.
- Alliance Airlines - 1 flight per week between Cairns Intl. and Mackay.
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Question : Where can I find a cheap rental car deal at CNS?
Answer : Book a car hire you can pick up at Cairns Intl. CNS in Cairns Intl. as soon as you land. How handy is that? We’ve found some sweet deals on reliable car hires so check out the top rental car deals at Cairns Intl. starting at AU 40.29 per day:- Sixt has a 5-door Hyundai Accent Compact Car available at Cairns Intl. starting at AU $40.29 per day.*
- Alamo has a 3-door Kia Rio Economy Car available at Cairns Intl. starting at AU $46.43 per day.*
- Firefly has a 5-door Toyota Yaris Economy Car available at Cairns Intl. starting at AU $48.43 per day.*
- Budget has a 3-door Holden Spark Economy Car available at Cairns Intl. starting at AU $51.00 per day.*
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Question : What are the best hotels in Cairns Intl.
Answer : Once you arrive in Cairns Intl. you're going to want an awesome hotel to check into, that's comfy and close to all the important stuff. We've put together a list of some of the top hotels throughout Cairns Intl. with the lowest prices. Check out some of the top Cairns Intl. hotels near the action:- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns - 4.50 stars - Located in the heart of Cairns, this luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cairns Esplanade and within 3 mi (5 km) of Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. Center of Contemporary Arts and Jute Theatre are also within 5 minu
- Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns - 4.00 stars - This family-friendly Cairns North hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Base Hospital and Muddy's Playground. Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
- Shangri-La Hotel- The Marina - 5.00 stars - With its location directly on Marlin Marina, above Pier Shopping Complex, and next to the Esplanade, this hotel is within 1 km of Cairns's city center, convention venue, and watercraft tour terminals.
- Pullman Cairns International - 5.00 stars - A one-block walk from the Esplanade and from the departure terminal for the Barrier Reef, the hotel is also less than five minutes' walk from Cairns' shopping, entertainment, and restaurant district.
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