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Nudey Beach on Fitzroy Island, Cairns area, Queensland, Australia

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Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sat, Apr 10 - Wed, Apr 14
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CA $274 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $274
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, Apr 10 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Apr 14, priced at CA $274 found 2 days ago
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CA $285 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $285
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Jun 1, priced at CA $285 found 1 day ago
Fri, Jun 19 - Mon, Jun 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CA $356 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
CA $356
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Jun 19 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Jun 22, priced at CA $356 found 3 days ago
Sat, Apr 10 - Wed, Apr 14
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CA $362 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $362
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, Apr 10 from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Apr 14, priced at CA $362 found 2 days ago
Wed, Dec 16 - Sun, Dec 20
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CA $364 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
CA $364
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Dec 16 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Dec 20, priced at CA $364 found 6 days ago
Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 22
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CA $373 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
CA $373
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Aug 22, priced at CA $373 found 3 days ago
Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 10
HKG
Hong Kong Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CA $1,120 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $1,120
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Niugini flight, departing Mon, Mar 1 from Hong Kong Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Mar 10, priced at CA $1,120 found 1 day ago
Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 10
HKG
Hong Kong Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CA $1,269 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $1,269
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 1 from Hong Kong Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Mar 10, priced at CA $1,269 found 1 day ago
Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Mar 11
YVR
Vancouver Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CA $1,766 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $1,766
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 11 from Vancouver Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Mar 11, priced at CA $1,766 found 1 day ago
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 1
YEG
Edmonton Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CA $1,971 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $1,971
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 17 from Edmonton Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Oct 1, priced at CA $1,971 found 1 day ago
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
YXE
John G. Diefenbaker Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CA $2,089 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $2,089
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 5 from John G. Diefenbaker Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Nov 12, priced at CA $2,089 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsJune 14 to June 20CA $341
SYDCairnsJune 18 to June 25CA $369
OOLCairnsAugust 18 to August 22CA $373
MELCairnsJuly 12 to July 16CA $387
ADLCairnsJune 19 to June 22CA $721
NRTCairnsJuly 5 to July 11CA $1,122
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsMay 29 to May 31CA $522
SYDCairnsMay 31 to May 31CA $967
*Prices include taxes and fees
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The Reef Retreat
4.0-star property

The Reef Retreat

May 30 - Jun 5

6 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was CA $1,149, price is now CA $814 per person
CA $814
per person
found 1 day ago
Coral Sands Resort
4.5-star property

Coral Sands Resort

May 30 - Jun 5

6 night stay

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was CA $1,271, price is now CA $844 per person
CA $844
per person
found 1 day ago
The Reef House Adults Retreat
5.0-star property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Jun 25 - Jun 28

3 night stay

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was CA $2,551, price is now CA $1,761 per person
CA $1,761
per person
found 1 day ago
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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 22, 2026

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Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great view with a waterfront balcony. Front desk crew were “ok”. The dining room staff were great. Breakfast buffet included a self-serve juicer which included beets, apples, carrots & more for fresh juice. Loved that - we don’t usually find that at most hotels. Location is great - just around the ..."

Reviewed on May 23, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Cairns?
To give you a figure to work with, the cheapest roundtrip flight to Cairns cost CA $274 in the last seven days. An easy way to grab a travel bargain is to be flexible with your dates. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Cairns departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?
April is the cheapest time to board a plane to Cairns — that's based on Travelocity's direct return flight demand from January to December last year. We can help you score a great bargain so you can start arranging your escape today.
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How do I find the best deals on flights to Cairns?
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What are the most popular flight routes to Cairns?
To help you find flights to Cairns, check out our list of some of the leading routes:

  • Brisbane, QLD (BNE) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 2,478 flights a month.
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 1,620 flights a month.
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 806 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Cairns on average?
Based on prices found over the last seven days, roundtrip flights to Cairns were between CA $274 and CA $2,089. Whenever you're ready to take off, Travelocity will help you find a fare that won't blow your budget. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.