Cheap Flight Deals to Cairns QLD from CA $154

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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 $255 and CA $154 for one-way flights to Cairns for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsMay 7 to May 14CA $320
SYDCairnsMay 3 to May 7CA $339
OOLCairnsMay 17 to May 20CA $370
MELCairnsMay 10 to May 12CA $423
ADLCairnsApril 16 to April 22CA $605
PERCairnsJune 12 to June 19CA $751
AKLCairnsMay 15 to May 20CA $830
NRTCairnsJune 19 to June 25CA $1,078
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsApril 4 to April 10CA $721
*Prices include taxes and fees

Your guide to flights to Cairns, QLD

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 $255 and CA $1,493. Prices vary, but for the best fares, travel in June 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 $255. 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 June 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 $82 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
CA $82
CA $82 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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 and family friendly.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

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Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
The price is CA $110 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
CA $110
CA $121 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Check in was simple and the room was clean. Friendly staff and within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
The price is CA $107 per night from May 2 to May 3
CA $107
CA $120 total
May 2 - May 3
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! (1,001 reviews)
Dear Expedia Group Customer Support, I am writing in response to your recent message regarding my complaint. I must strongly disagree with the conclusion provided. While it is true that the front desk offered an alternative room, the replacement room was in significantly worse condition than the ...

Reviewed on Mar 31, 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 $108 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
CA $108
CA $119 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
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! (539 reviews)
Clean and tidy. Staff are Friendly. Thanks

Reviewed on Feb 14, 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 $119 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
CA $119
CA $132 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (860 reviews)
On the plus side, Reef Palms is conveniently located mid way between the airport & Cairns City. It is off the main busy road, & within easy walking distance of the city bus stop & the foreshore. The couple running the place are hard working & obliging. However being below aircraft flight path it ...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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 $190 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
CA $190
CA $210 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Teach are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (439 reviews)
No Issues stayed here multiple times now with no problems

Reviewed on Mar 30, 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 Michaelmas ...
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 $409 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
CA $409
CA $449 total
Apr 30 - May 1
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! (547 reviews)
Fabulous rooms - large, roomy and very quiet, excellent customer service - complimentary chocolates and champagne provided, the location was perfect and 3 fantastic pools. We look forward to our next stay.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 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 $140 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
CA $140
CA $157 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
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! (1,003 reviews)
Staff were great and location was good.

Reviewed on Mar 27, 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 $217 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
CA $217
CA $239 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,003 reviews)
We ate breakfast on our last day at the Merchant Cafe and it was so delicious!!!!

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

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Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street Cairns QLD
The price is CA $173 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
CA $173
CA $190 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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! (1,005 reviews)
Didn't order breakfast, room clean but needs to be refurbished. Ironing board had no padding hence needed to put towel under to allow clothes to iron properly. Cost $22 to park the car. Much better places in Cairns, probably won't stay again same price or below. Bed and pillows comfortable.

Reviewed on Mar 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 $226 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
CA $226
CA $248 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
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)
Location was great and the staff was wonderful. The rooms were a little worn, but overall the room was comfortable and clean.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 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 $82 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
CA $82
CA $82 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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 and family friendly.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 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)
Great location. Unit was great with all amenities, clean, friendly staff.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 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! (454 reviews)
That it was close to the beach (5 min. walk) there were 2 pools and the surrounds were wonderful. On the negative side we were given an upstairs room which meant that we had to carry heavy suit cases up the stairs ( I am 72 yo, and my wife is 66 it was a struggle) the room was clean, but we noticed ...

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

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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.