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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.
Sat., 8 Feb. - Mon., 10 Feb.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$212 Return, just found
AU$212
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Mon., 3 Feb. - Wed., 5 Feb.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$220 Return, just found
AU$220
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Sun., 9 Feb. - Tue., 11 Feb.
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$222 Return, just found
AU$222
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Mon., 13 Jan. - Thu., 16 Jan.
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$224 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$224
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found 3 days ago
Thu., 6 Feb. - Sat., 8 Feb.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$228 Return, just found
AU$228
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Sat., 8 Feb. - Mon., 10 Feb.
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$233 Return, just found
AU$233
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Thu., 17 Jul. - Thu., 24 Jul.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$254 Return, just found
AU$254
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Sun., 9 Feb. - Tue., 11 Feb.
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$268 Return, just found
AU$268
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Sun., 9 Feb. - Tue., 11 Feb.
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$352 Return, just found
AU$352
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Thu., 5 Jun. - Thu., 12 Jun.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$378 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$378
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found 4 days ago
| Origin | Destination | Travel dates | Flights from* |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Cairns | January 14 to January 16 | AU$212 |
| OOL | Cairns | January 13 to January 15 | AU$222 |
| SYD | Cairns | March 20 to March 25 | AU$224 |
| MEL | Cairns | January 26 to January 28 | AU$268 |
| ADL | Cairns | January 30 to February 1 | AU$352 |
| PER | Cairns | February 27 to March 4 | AU$404 |
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$62 per night from 27 Dec to 28 Dec
AU$62
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
"This place is in a very convenient location, and the staff are great. The prices are appropriate for the age and deterioration of the facilities. The showers were a tad unclean, wet and mouldy and slippery. The unit vinyl was ripped and open in numerous places, and the door was falling apart, but ..."
Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024
Aspect Central
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$131 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Good overnighter
"Cheap and cheerful stay for an overnight stay in Cairns. Not too far from the CBD, so ok if you don’t mind a 10 minute walk to the main shops. Ideal spot if you have a car, which does have its benefits too."
Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024
Hides Hotel Cairns
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$116 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$116
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
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! (996 reviews)
"Check in was pretty quick and easy it was close to everything that I wanted to go to walking"
Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024
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Comfort Inn Cairns City
183-185 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$127 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
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! (490 reviews)
"Super helpful and accomodating staff!"
Reviewed on 20 Dec. 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.
Hotels With Airport Transportation
Reef Palms Motel
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$146 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (820 reviews)
"I really liked our room, for us, father and son, it was perfect. Two queen beds placed in different areas of a large room, the room has a kitchenette and the shower in the bathroom is big with plenty of hot water. Next time in Cairns, and there will be a next time, I'll stay here."
Reviewed on 11 Dec. 2024
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$169 per night from 25 Dec to 26 Dec
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Esplanade are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (392 reviews)
"Great place to stay, safe and all kinds of activities inside the property - two girls travelling alone."
Reviewed on 14 Dec. 2024
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 Marlin Marina are ...
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$140 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$140
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2025
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! (400 reviews)
"Good bed and good shower , helpful staff , walking distance from most everything"
Reviewed on 6 Dec. 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.
Score Epic Cairns Accommodation Deals
Cascade Gardens
175 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$256 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$256
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (544 reviews)
"Awesome location, generous size room. Also, didn’t really appreciate the strict rules about taking your own rubbish downstairs at the end of the stay. It’s fine that there was no cleaning during stay but couldn’t the person cleaning the room at the end of the stay put the rubbish out? Overall I though ..."
Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
62 Abbott Street, 62, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$152 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$152
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (768 reviews)
"Priced accordingly, convenient and clean."
Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024
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 Marlin Marina ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (338 reviews)
Not a 4 star hotel - just a very decent apartment
"Clean enough - there was dust on top of fridge and under bed (it moved). Overall it was clean and good location. Didn’t appreciate we had to take the garbage out and put in the chute - wish it was known. Furniture was dated could use an upgrade. Better coffee instead of just powdered. Maybe a bottled ..."
Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2023
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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$235 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2025
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Easy walking along the esplanade to restaurants and staff are always very helpful and welcoming"
Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is AU$62 per night from 27 Dec to 28 Dec
AU$62
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
"This place is in a very convenient location, and the staff are great. The prices are appropriate for the age and deterioration of the facilities. The showers were a tad unclean, wet and mouldy and slippery. The unit vinyl was ripped and open in numerous places, and the door was falling apart, but ..."
Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
23-51 Anderson Road, Woree, QLD
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! (704 reviews)
Families like: Kids' swimming pool, free water park access, kitchen, playground
Travellers say...
"Kids love this place ❤️"
Reviewed on 30 Nov. 2024
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$203 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$203
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2025
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! (1,000 reviews)
Good hotel with pool.
"Good hotel with pool. Good breakfast. Ideal for short stay, not far to walk into town."
Reviewed on 11 Dec. 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.
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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$212, with this particular journey taking you from Brisbane (BNE) 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 April is the cheapest month to fly if you're looking for one-way tickets, and February 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, Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) is the cheapest journey at AU$212.
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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