Cheap Flight Deals to Cairns QLD from CA $141

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How to find cheap flights to Cairns?

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were CA $280 and CA $141 for one-way flights to Cairns for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
SYDCairnsDecember 8 to December 11CA $280
MELCairnsJanuary 9 to January 12CA $302
BNECairnsDecember 10 to December 13CA $304
PERCairnsNovember 30 to December 9CA $787
NRTCairnsJanuary 6 to January 11CA $1,700
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsNovember 8 to November 11CA $634
SYDCairnsNovember 6 to November 8CA $1,001
NRTCairnsNovember 8 to November 16CA $2,113
*Prices include taxes and fees

Your guide to flights to Cairns, QLD

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Fiji Airways fly to Cairns, so use Travelocity to search, find, and compare some truly tempting deals from the 4 airlines—that way you can be sure you’ve found the best deal for you. A flight to Cairns QLD currently costs between CA $280 and CA $2,113. Prices vary, but for the best fares, travel in September when prices are at their lowest.  

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cairns  

The cheapest flight for a round trip to Cairns is currently CA $280. When you search for flights to Cairns, enter your preferred travel dates then click on ‘flexible dates’ to compare cheap flight tickets to Cairns for nearby days.  The cheapest month to travel to Cairns is December from our list of deals available.  

But if you’re flexible about when you travel, you can find great deals on flights across the year. If you’re planning a vacation, you can save more on Travelocity when you bundle flights with car rental and hotel bookings, too. Many airlines currently offer flexible booking options, so look for flights offering no change fees.   

How to cancel flights to Cairns 

We know plans change, that’s why at Travelocity, we make it as easy as possible for you to cancel or amend your plane tickets. Go to My Trips, enter your itinerary number, then follow the instructions. Many airlines let you cancel flights online free of charge if you booked it in the last 24 hours. Visit Customer Service for more advice.  

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We have top deals on plane tickets even for last minute flights to Cairns, so you can simply type in your travel dates and compare our best prices. Booking with Travelocity means you get flexible cancellation options, 24/7 support, and, thanks to our Price Match Promise, if the airfare drops after you book, you can get a refund! Whether you’re planning a business trip, weekend getaway, or a family vacation—let Travelocity get you to Cairns for less. 

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Amazing Place to Stay After Flight to Cairns

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
The price is CA $70 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
CA $70
CA $70 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, staff were pleasant & air conditioning made it very comfy!"

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2026

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Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is CA $93 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
CA $93
CA $103 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located ...
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Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
The price is CA $135 per night from Nov 6 to Nov 7
CA $135
CA $150 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Check-in was a terrible experience. From all the communications we had from the hotel we were told that check-in or frontdesk was open to 8pm daily, Not once were we told in any way that late checkout was from 6pm. So we arrived for check-in around 7pm and were locked out and had to knock loudly ..."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2026

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Comfort Inn Cairns City

Comfort Inn Cairns City

4 out of 5
183-185 Lake St Cairns QLD
The price is CA $110 per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
CA $110
CA $121 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns ...
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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.

Our Top Cairns hotel with Airport Shuttles

Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel

3.5 out of 5
41-47 Digger Street Cairns North QLD
The price is CA $97 per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
CA $97
CA $106 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street Cairns QLD
The price is CA $184 per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
CA $184
CA $204 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
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! (463 reviews)
"The staff are very helpful and nice, as well as the accommodation. 100% come back and recommend my friend. The only thing is, for someone who doesn’t like noisy place, it may be too much noise as this building is middle of the city and shower room is placed in the room. Anyway they provide complimentary ..."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2026

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Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

2 out of 5
83 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and airport pick-up service (surcharge). Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns ...
5.4/10 (42 reviews)
"Filthy. Bed had sand on it. Floors had weird stains. Air con locked out during peak heat times. Noisy. No lock on bathroom door leading directly from kitchen."

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2020

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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.

Luxury Hotels in Cairns

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

5 out of 5
1 Veivers Road Palm Cove QLD
The price is CA $378 per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
CA $378
CA $416 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Back Shot Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (565 reviews)
"We loved absolutely everything about our stay at Alamanda. Thank you Mel and Team, we had a great time and we will be back soon."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

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Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
The price is CA $149 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
CA $149
CA $165 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, staff great. Had a maintenance issue and moved us immediately, no problem, very apologetic no bid deal"

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2026

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The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

5 out of 5
35-41 Wharf Street Cairns QLD
The price is CA $228 per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
CA $228
CA $251 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Very conveniently located. Spacious rooms."

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

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Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
The price is CA $127 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
CA $127
CA $140 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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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

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is CA $191 per night from Dec 5 to Dec 6
CA $191
CA $213 total
Dec 5 - Dec 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"No microwave in basic room"

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
The price is CA $70 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
CA $70
CA $70 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, staff were pleasant & air conditioning made it very comfy!"

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2026

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Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
22 - 26 Trinity Beach Road Trinity Beach QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We had an incredible stay at Blue lagoon resort. This is my second time staying here. We received a free room upgrade which was really nice. The rooms are clean, well maintained and spacious. We loved the blue lagoon and being able to relax in the pool and watch the view. The staff were helpful in ..."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2026

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Marlin Cove Resort

Marlin Cove Resort

3.5 out of 5
2 Keem St Trinity Beach QLD
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Trinity ...
9/10 Wonderful! (456 reviews)
"True to description, beautiful tropic resort and convenient parking. The swimming lagoon is excellent with clean and beautiful white sand, next to BBQ facility. Make sure you utilize this facility."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

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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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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Cairns?
Reserve your seat with one of the 11 airlines that travel to Cairns and enjoy an incredible new adventure. Carriers that come with excellent reviews include:

  • Qantas
  • Jetstar
  • Virgin Australia

What airport is best to fly into Cairns?
Cairns has just one airport, which makes booking your flight to the city simple. CNS is around 5 kilometers from all the action downtown.
Places to visit in Cairns
Got a day or two to spare? Esplanade Lagoon, and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens are some interesting attractions in this area. You'd be crazy to leave before ticking these off your to-do list.0 Seeking some more ideas? 0 And that's not all. 0
How to get through airport security fast when traveling to Cairns
Make your journey to Cairns a little easier by following these useful security tips:

  • Keep your boarding pass and travel ID in an easily accessible place. They'll be the first things you'll be asked to produce by security staff.
  • Belts, coins and mobile phones should be put in a bin for X-raying. If you enter the body scanner with these items, you'll be instructed to turn back and remove them.
  • Laptops, digital cameras and other electronic devices must be placed in a tub to be X-rayed.
  • Flying with a favorite cologne or perfume? As long as it contains no more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a clear resealable plastic bag, you can keep it in your carry-on luggage.
  • Undo your shoelaces before entering the body scanner. Depending on what sort of shoes you're wearing, security may instruct you to remove them.
  • Scissors and multi-tools are prohibited inside the plane. Pack them in your checked luggage to avoid them being confiscated at the airport security checkpoint.

Plane Tickets To Cairns

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When you are ready to embark on your next big adventure, Travelocity will be right here waiting to open the doors to the garden so that you can go and smell the roses. When you decide to book and travel is entirely up to you, but don't wait too long because we have some of the best deals on the web and they won't last long. Take time to go through our huge selection of cheap flights to Cairns to find the best deals that fit into your budget. If browsing on your phone while your boss isn't looking is more your thing (we promise we won't tell), consider checking out Travelocity's mobile app which allows you to take advantage of all our flights to Cairns without having to compromise your work computer's search history. If you are looking to save even more, you can easily save up to $537 when you bundle one of our cheap flights to Cairns with one of our hotels. So why are you waiting around? There is no better time than now to start booking that next trip. Start your search now to book one of our flights to Cairns today!

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.