Cheap Flight Deals to Cairns QLD from CA $179
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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 $331 and CA $179 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEL | Cairns | November 16 to November 21 | CA $331 |
| BNE | Cairns | October 29 to November 1 | CA $369 |
| SYD | Cairns | November 28 to December 9 | CA $379 |
| OOL | Cairns | November 13 to November 15 | CA $383 |
| AKL | Cairns | October 2 to October 6 | CA $1,540 |
| NRT | Cairns | December 3 to December 10 | CA $2,162 |
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 $331 and CA $2,162. Prices vary, but for the best fares, travel in March 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 $331. 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 November 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
"Roaming and noisy indigenous at night outside units."
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026
Aspect Central
Hides Hotel Cairns
"The hotel is good value for money, its a bit old but still good value."
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026
Comfort Inn Cairns City
"Very friendly and helpful staffs."
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
Our Top Cairns hotel with Airport Shuttles
Reef Palms Motel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
"Great place and lots of fun!"
Reviewed on Sep 18, 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
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026
Pacific Hotel Cairns
"Great place to stay close to restaurants"
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection
"Could not fault the stay. Staff professional and very attentive to any request. Adrian at reception went above and beyond a valued member of staff we are sure. Room was spotless and everything functional."
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026
Pullman Cairns International
Family Friendly Hotels in Cairns
Cairns Plaza Hotel
"Excellent room with a beautiful view, great location to walk everywhere. The only issue which was constant that the wifi was not working properly in our room, we constantly were kicked off of it and no fix was offered, even though I identified this issue right away, it’s a shame as otherwise this ..."
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
"Roaming and noisy indigenous at night outside units."
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026
Blue Lagoon Resort
"The apartment was very nice, but staff and services were poor. The WiFi was so unstable as to be useless resulting in daily frustration as I tried in vain to handle email, make arrangements, and so on. Parking was available in front of our building initially, but then suddenly not. One evening I ..."
Reviewed on Sep 17, 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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