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Cheapest Flights 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.

Jetstar
Sun., 7 Sep. - Thu., 11 Sep.
MCY
Maroochydore
CNS
Cairns
AU$172 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$172
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun., 7 Sep. from Maroochydore to Cairns, returning Thu., 11 Sep., priced at AU$172 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Wed., 4 Mar. - Wed., 11 Mar.
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$175 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$175
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 4 Mar. from Gold Coast to Cairns, returning Wed., 11 Mar., priced at AU$175 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Sat., 26 Jul. - Fri., 8 Aug.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$192 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$192
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., 26 Jul. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Fri., 8 Aug., priced at AU$192 found 1 hour ago
Virgin Australia
Thu., 5 Feb. - Tue., 10 Feb.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$194 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$194
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 5 Feb. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue., 10 Feb., priced at AU$194 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Tue., 17 Feb. - Tue., 24 Feb.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$196 Return, found 22 hours ago
AU$196
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue., 17 Feb. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue., 24 Feb., priced at AU$196 found 22 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Mon., 2 Feb. - Mon., 16 Feb.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$200 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$200
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon., 2 Feb. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon., 16 Feb., priced at AU$200 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Fri., 29 Aug. - Tue., 3 Feb.
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$221 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$221
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri., 29 Aug. from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Tue., 3 Feb., priced at AU$221 found 2 days ago
Regional Express
Thu., 7 Aug. - Thu., 14 Aug.
TSV
Townsville
CNS
Cairns
AU$282 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$282
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Regional Express flight, departing Thu., 7 Aug. from Townsville to Cairns, returning Thu., 14 Aug., priced at AU$282 found 3 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sat., 10 Jan. - Sat., 17 Jan.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$298 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$298
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat., 10 Jan. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat., 17 Jan., priced at AU$298 found 15 hours ago
Indonesia AirAsia
Wed., 18 Feb. - Mon., 23 Feb.
DPS
Bali
CNS
Cairns
AU$340 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$340
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Indonesia AirAsia flight, departing Wed., 18 Feb. from Bali to Cairns, returning Mon., 23 Feb., priced at AU$340 found 6 days ago

Cairns Flights

When was the last time you embarked on a grand adventure? Whether it was last month or years ago, there’s never been a better time to start planning your next big trip. Book tickets to Cairns today and get ready to build your travel itinerary, from exploring the area with your family to recharging in the change of scenery. During your stay, visit the must-see attractions, chow down on the local cuisine, and relish in a holiday state of mind. However you decide to spend your upcoming trip, we’re here to make your travel plans easy and affordable.

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Cairns Flights Information

Airlines serving
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Indonesia AirAsia, Regional Express, Qantas Airways
Roundtrip price
from AU$172

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Cairns that have flexible change policies?
When it comes to travelling these days, flexibility is key. That's why we have a "No change fee" search function to help you track down flexible, affordable airfares to Cairns. It's on the left of your screen directly under the "Flexible change policies" subheading.
How can I find cheap tickets to Cairns?
Book ahead of time, fly to or from nearby airports, use frequent flyer miles --- there's no shortage of ways! Another one is to use Expedia's "flexible dates" feature. Find your Cairns flight, then compare the cheapest prices for nearby dates. In the last seven days, the best price for a flight to Cairns was AU$172.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between AU$172 and AU$340 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Gold Coast (OOL), the lowest amount paid during this time was AU$77.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns?
Taking off on a Tuesday, followed by a Monday, is generally the best way to score the cheapest fare. Avoid weekends if possible, because Saturday is typically the most expensive day of the week. Spend the dollars you saved living it up in Cairns instead!
How much is a plane ticket to Cairns?
Plane tickets to Cairns ranged from AU$172 to AU$340 in the last seven days. Normally, the earlier you book the better the price.
What are the best things to do in Cairns?

  • Start off your Cairns break in the lively city of Lamb Range. There's so much to keep you on the go here, from impressive attractions like Copperlode Dam to amazing food, entertainment, shopping and more.
  • Lamb Range is known for its humid subtropical climate. But before you set off, see what the weather will be up to during your visit. Dry, wet, hot or cold, it's always a good idea to be ready for anything!
  • When you're ready to get out and experience more of this region, grab one of our low-priced car rentals and head toward Cairns. It's about 13 kilometres to the northeast of Lamb Range and is also the home of leading tourist attractions, including Cairns Cable Ski.

What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Cairns?
February is the most affordable month to secure a seat for your Cairns getaway. Airfares are priciest over December, so avoid this time if you can.

Trending flights to Cairns

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Sun., 7 Sep. - Thu., 11 Sep.
MCY
Maroochydore
CNS
Cairns
AU$172 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$172
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun., 7 Sep. from Maroochydore to Cairns, returning Thu., 11 Sep., priced at AU$172 found 2 days ago
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