Cheap Flight Deals to Cairns QLD from CA $130

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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 $208 and CA $130 for one-way flights to Cairns for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsJuly 28 to July 30CA $208
MELCairnsSeptember 16 to September 26CA $350
SYDCairnsSeptember 3 to September 9CA $394
OOLCairnsAugust 1 to August 2CA $423
AKLCairnsAugust 8 to August 17CA $892
KIXCairnsAugust 4 to August 8CA $1,689
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsJuly 5 to July 23CA $518
SYDCairnsJuly 4 to July 7CA $534
PERCairnsJuly 5 to July 11CA $1,568
*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 $208 and CA $1,755. Prices vary, but for the best fares, travel in January 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 $208. 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 July 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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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 $77 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
CA $77
CA $77 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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)
"Good location and quite cheap. I stayed here whenever I have a long stay in Cairns"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

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Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is CA $99 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
CA $99
CA $109 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Esplanade Lagoon are located nearby.
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Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
The price is CA $103 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
CA $103
CA $115 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"That’s a terrible experience that you should avoid at any cost. The facility (not a hotel as you may think) looks like an abandoned building with more or less functioning amenities. No wifi, and rooms aren’t cleaned up upon request (holding the “cleanup tag” at the door knob). On the other hand, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 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 $146 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
CA $146
CA $160 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (545 reviews)
"Good location only a short walk away from the main streets!"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 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.

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 $169 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
CA $169
CA $188 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (877 reviews)
"Room was a good size. All taps were leaking. BBQ had run out of gas. Hot plate in room was difficult to use, with numbers not readable and no instructions to use it. No dish cloth. Trouble using the air conditioning. Lots of dirt around bathroom taps. Freezer in fridge almost frozen up ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

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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 $191 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
CA $191
CA $211 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Esplanade Lagoon are located ...
8/10 Very good! (443 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 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 Esplanade ...
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 $571 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
CA $571
CA $628 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
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 Vie Spa Palm Cove ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (555 reviews)
"Love love love this place and hotel. Attached to Nunu which is the restaurant I loved most and the most stunning location overlooking the beautiful ocean and palm trees. A gorgeous nook tucked into the most stunning pocket of Australia"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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 $213 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
CA $213
CA $236 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very good location and helpful staff nice to stay in."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

5 out of 5
35-41 Wharf Street Cairns QLD
The price is CA $319 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
CA $319
CA $351 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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)
"Requested extended 4 hour stay for hospital visit before we booked in- was told it was okay and agreed to the extra charge. When booking in were told sorry, unable to supply the room for an extra 4 hours and would not even look at an alternative room before we booked in. There were rooms still available ..."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

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Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
The price is CA $234 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
CA $234
CA $257 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Sometimes you just want to splurge a little on accommodation, so I went with a bit more upscale with Pullman Cairns International and selected a room with balcony and view of the bay. Room was clean and spacious, with a bathroom that had a bathtub and shower. A nice firm bed and plenty of flat surfaces ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 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.

Family Friendly Hotels in Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
The price is CA $228 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
CA $228
CA $251 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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)
"Great location, clean and spacious rooms. Staff is helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 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 $77 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
CA $77
CA $77 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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)
"Good location and quite cheap. I stayed here whenever I have a long stay in Cairns"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely stay. Fantastic location for beach, bars, restaurants and transport. Lagoon outlook and infinity pool are beautiful."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 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! (455 reviews)
"The room was clean and tidy. The balcony needed a bit of a clean and the general area could do with a spruce up."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 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.

Best Cairns Flight and Hotel Packages

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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.