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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Cairns?
Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Thu., 10 Apr. - Sat., 12 Apr.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$192 Return, found 20 hours ago
AU$192
Return
found 20 hours ago
Thu., 3 Apr. - Sat., 5 Apr.
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$201 Return, found 20 hours ago
AU$201
Return
found 20 hours ago
Mon., 17 Mar. - Sat., 22 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$224 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$224
Return
found 1 hour ago
Wed., 11 Jun. - Sun., 15 Jun.
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$250 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$250
Return
found 1 hour ago
Fri., 28 Feb. - Mon., 3 Mar.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$254 Return, just found
AU$254
Return
just found
Wed., 27 Aug. - Fri., 12 Sep.
NTL
Newcastle
CNS
Cairns
AU$327 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$327
Return
found 1 day ago
Sun., 23 Feb. - Sun., 2 Mar.
MCY
Maroochydore
CNS
Cairns
AU$350 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$350
Return
found 1 day ago
Mon., 7 Apr. - Wed., 9 Apr.
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$352 Return, found 20 hours ago
AU$352
Return
found 20 hours ago
Fri., 7 Mar. - Fri., 14 Mar.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$378 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$378
Return
found 3 hours ago
Thu., 27 Mar. - Sat., 29 Mar.
HBA
Hobart
CNS
Cairns
AU$432 Return, found 20 hours ago
AU$432
Return
found 20 hours ago
| Origin | Destination | Travel dates | Flights from* |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Cairns | March 8 to March 10 | AU$192 |
| OOL | Cairns | April 3 to April 5 | AU$201 |
| SYD | Cairns | March 8 to March 10 | AU$224 |
| MEL | Cairns | March 11 to March 13 | AU$250 |
| ADL | Cairns | March 15 to March 17 | AU$352 |
| PER | Cairns | March 13 to March 15 | AU$490 |
| AKL | Cairns | March 26 to April 9 | AU$970 |
Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight
Score Epic Cairns Accommodation Deals
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is AU$64 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$64
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff are awesome."
Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025
Aspect Central
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$113 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$113
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 3-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"The price is good and quality is decent"
Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025
Hides Hotel Cairns
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$103 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$103
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (998 reviews)
"Good Location - Clean and Spacious Rooms"
Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025
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Comfort Inn Cairns City
183-185 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$125 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (494 reviews)
"Liked everything"
Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025
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.
Hotels With Airport Transportation
Reef Palms Motel
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (828 reviews)
Great stay
"Motel has everything you need , clean and staff friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$174 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are ...
7.8/10 Good! (396 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025
Njoy Backpackers Hostel
141 SHERIDAN STREET,141, Cairns, Queensland
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Performing Arts ...
7.4/10 Good! (85 reviews)
"The hostel is really nice. They have a free bus to the esplanade and free breakfast."
Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2018
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Cairns City Palms
199 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$126 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$126
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (418 reviews)
"No major issues, bed was comfortable, the tv remote and most of the buttons on he tv didn't work but I wasn't there to watch tv so I didn't mind. Enjoyable stay. Thanks"
Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025
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.
Score Epic Cairns Accommodation Deals
Cascade Gardens
175 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$246 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$246
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (558 reviews)
"Nothing unique. Clean. Friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 26 Jan. 2025
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
62 Abbott Street, 62, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$177 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$177
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy room service, in-room massages, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (786 reviews)
"Nice clean apartment, bed was great, lots of water pressure in the shower, good aircon,easy to walk to dinner and to Woolies/bws"
Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025
181 The Esplanade
181 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private spa tubs. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (339 reviews)
"This properly was clean and neat. The 2 bedroom is a large unit with a large kitchen and sitting area. I do recommend getting some more AC in the bedrooms, but the living area was comfortable."
Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025
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Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments
71 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (836 reviews)
Centrally located- no frills
"Hotel is as advertised, in need of renovation but we always had the pool to ourselves and apartment was very spacious. So if you are on a budget and after a no frills place to stay in central Cairns I highly recommend."
Reviewed on 11 Jan. 2024
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 Plaza Hotel
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$209 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location loved the room"
Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is AU$64 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$64
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff are awesome."
Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
23-51 Anderson Road, Woree, QLD
The price is AU$159 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (714 reviews)
Families like: Kids' swimming pool, free water park access, kitchen, playground
Have fun
"Very fun place for young kids, there are two pools and water playground."
Reviewed on 15 Jan. 2025
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$159 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"A lovely facility, coffee downstairs was excellent, breakfast buffet was well priced and well staffed. Rooms clean and well appointed. Everything you expect, lush tropical pool. Ocean views are gorgeous. Parking was easy and secure. Close to hospital, skatepark, minutes drive to the night markets. ..."
Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025
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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FAQs about airfare deals to Cairns
How many airlines fly to Cairns?
With Wotif you have the choice of 20 Airlines to choose from for your Cairns trip.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?
The most popular airlines flying to Cairns include Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways.
What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to Cairns?
Flights to Cairns start as low as AU$192, with this particular journey taking you from Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS).
How do I save money on flights when booking with Wotif?
Everyone loves a bargain, so maximise your saving potential by mixing and matching airlines according to their fare types. Wotif data indicates that travellers who booked flights using Wotif in 2019 saved almost 55% on average when their return flights were made up of two different airlines or fare types.
When can I get cheap flights to Cairns?
Wotif data shows us that March is the cheapest month to fly if you're looking for one-way tickets, and April is your best bet for the round-trip Journey.
Which airport in Cairns is the cheapest to fly to?
If you're looking to save money on your flight to Cairns, then the airport you choose is important. On this occasion, Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS) is the cheapest journey at AU$192.
What happens if my flight to Cairns is cancelled because of covid-19?
If your flight is cancelled due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19 then visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information. Furthermore, you can log into your Itinerary to view the airline's cancellation policy, including what they will and won't let you do with regards to your flight.
Is it possible to cancel my flight to Cairns due to covid-19?
Cancellation is dependent on the airline and will differ across companies, but many airlines will continue to travel to impacted areas. Please keep an eye on the dates as they may change frequently across Cairns, which is why it is vitally important for travellers to confirm with their airline that their upcoming flight is due to go ahead. If you’re still unsure, please visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information regarding cancellation due to COVID-19.
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