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
| Origin | Destination | Travel dates | Flights from* |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Cairns | July 28 to July 30 | CA $208 |
| MEL | Cairns | September 16 to September 26 | CA $350 |
| SYD | Cairns | September 3 to September 9 | CA $394 |
| OOL | Cairns | August 1 to August 2 | CA $423 |
| AKL | Cairns | August 8 to August 17 | CA $892 |
| KIX | Cairns | August 4 to August 8 | CA $1,689 |
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.
Why you should book your flight to Cairns with Travelocity
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Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight
Amazing Place to Stay After Flight to Cairns
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
"Good location and quite cheap. I stayed here whenever I have a long stay in Cairns"
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026
Aspect Central
Hides Hotel Cairns
"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
Comfort Inn Cairns City
"Good location only a short walk away from the main streets!"
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
Our Top Cairns hotel with Airport Shuttles
Reef Palms Motel
"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
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
"Decent place to stay for the price. Good location."
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
"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
Luxury Hotels in Cairns
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
"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
Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Very good location and helpful staff nice to stay in."
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
"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
Pullman Cairns International
"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
Family Friendly Hotels in Cairns
Cairns Plaza Hotel
"Great location, clean and spacious rooms. Staff is helpful."
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
"Good location and quite cheap. I stayed here whenever I have a long stay in Cairns"
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026
Blue Lagoon Resort
"Lovely stay. Fantastic location for beach, bars, restaurants and transport. Lagoon outlook and infinity pool are beautiful."
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026
Marlin Cove Resort
"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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Plane Tickets To Cairns
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