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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Cairns?

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $501 and $231 for one-way flights to Cairns for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
IADCairnsMay 22 to May 29$1,598
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
IADCairnsApril 7 to April 15$1,699
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Cairns Flight Information

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Cairns
Lowest Price
$501
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Air Canada
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Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Amazing Cairns Accommodation Deals

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

3 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is $37 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$37
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a children's pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Would prefer spare blankets and better Stove for cooking otherwise loved it very much."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is $61 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$61
per night
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Stay at this 3-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Charles Street ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Taxi access difficult"

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

Aspect Central
Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $60 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$60
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great size rooms"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Hides Hotel Cairns
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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 $80 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$80
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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! (415 reviews)
"It was a good room for what we paid. There was nothing wrong with it."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2024

Comfort Inn Cairns City
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 with Airport Shuttles

Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel

3.5 out of 5
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is $105 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
$105
per night
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Charles ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (766 reviews)
Comfortable and clean
"Overnight stay as it was conveniently located near the airport for my flight the next morning. The room was large and everything was clean. The bed was comfortable. The air conditioning and ceiling fans worked a treat. I arranged an after hours check in in advance, and both this and the check out ..."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

Reef Palms Motel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $97 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$97
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns ...
7.8/10 Good! (372 reviews)
"The waterfall pool is brilliant The bar and the girls are awesome"

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2023

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Lazy Duck Hostel

Lazy Duck Hostel

2 out of 5
136 Grafton St, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and airport pick-up service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping ...
6.2/10 (24 reviews)
"Wash rooms are terrible in lazy duck. Needs renovation"

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2019

Lazy Duck Hostel
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Njoy Backpackers Hostel

Njoy Backpackers Hostel

1 out of 5
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 Mar 12, 2018

Njoy Backpackers Hostel
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 $337 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$337
per night
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (488 reviews)
"We loved the property but the hot tub beside the pool was being worked on so there was some noise during the day."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $130 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$130
per night
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"I did like the balcony. I just didn’t have a water view."

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

5 out of 5
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $150 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$150
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Ocean view rooms are excellent! Lots to see in the channel in front."

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
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Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $131 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$131
per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Good location and buffet breakfast is good."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Pullman Cairns International
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
Great for families

Cairns Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is $130 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$130
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, extra beds/cribs, laundry

Travelers say...
"A warm welcome on check in with really friendly and helpful staff. Good sized room, well equipped and with a lovely view from the balcony. Free parking and having a guest laundry available was a bonus. The hotel is a short walk from everything, but just on the edge of the main drag so it was nice ..."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Great for families

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

3 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is $37 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$37
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a children's pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, kitchen, playground, laundry

Travelers say...
"Would prefer spare blankets and better Stove for cooking otherwise loved it very much."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Blue Lagoon Resort
Great for families

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
22 - 26 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach, QLD
The price is $133 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$133
per night
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, kitchen, babysitting, close to beach

Travelers say...
"Good base for a week in a great area"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Blue Lagoon Resort
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Marlin Cove Resort
Great for families

Marlin Cove Resort

3.5 out of 5
2 Keem St, Trinity Beach, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, kitchen, game room, babysitting

Travelers say...
"Comfortable apartment, with rear patio and access to the pool. Kangaroos in the morning, but not every morning."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

Marlin Cove Resort
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 3 mi from all the action downtown.
Places to visit in Cairns
On the hunt for some sightseeing hints? Don’t go home until you’ve enjoyed attractions like Esplanade Lagoon, and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.Watch as local inhabitants greet each other, or just take a break from their daily routine at Cairns Esplanade. Need some more ideas? If you want a keepsake of your vacation, think beyond the T-shirts, mugs and fridge magnets, and find the perfect memento at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. And that’s not all. While you’re here, think about visiting Cairns Marlin Marina, a local marina.
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.

How to find cheap flights

What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?

Airfares offered on Friday tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity.ca in 2021. Purchasing your airfares on a Thursday or Saturday can also provide better value, however our advice if you’re looking to save money is to avoid booking on a Wednesday or Sunday. Our data shows that those two days have the highest ticket values on average, so keep this in mind if you’re browsing flight deals.

 

What are the cheapest days to fly?

Frequent travellers may already know this, earlier in the week is often the cheapest time to fly. Flights departing on a Monday are the cheapest of the week. Since flights towards the middle of the week tend to be more popular, this causes the prices to rise. This is why, on average, airfares booked on Travelocity.ca in 2021 were most expensive for Wednesday departures.

 

How far in advance can you book a flight?

Here’s the deal: It is typically possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity.ca up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 2-4 weeks prior to their travel dates.

*According to flight demand on Travelocity.ca from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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.