Cheap Flights to Cairns

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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
Sat, 28 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$196 Return, just found
AU$196
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 28 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 1 Apr, priced at AU$196 just found
Virgin Australia
Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$198 Return, just found
AU$198
Return
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, 15 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 18 Mar, priced at AU$198 just found
Jetstar
Thu, 19 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
MCY
Maroochydore
CNS
Cairns
AU$200 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$200
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 19 Feb from Maroochydore to Cairns, returning Sat, 21 Feb, priced at AU$200 found 5 hours ago
Jetstar
Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$221 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$221
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from Gold Coast to Cairns, returning Sun, 15 Mar, priced at AU$221 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Sat, 28 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$238 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$238
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 28 Feb from Sydney to Cairns, returning Tue, 3 Mar, priced at AU$238 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Thu, 30 Apr - Tue, 5 May
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$262 Return, just found
AU$262
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 30 Apr from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Tue, 5 May, priced at AU$262 just found
Regional Express
Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
TSV
Townsville
CNS
Cairns
AU$301 Return, just found
AU$301
Return
just found
Select Regional Express flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar from Townsville to Cairns, returning Sun, 15 Mar, priced at AU$301 just found
Qantas Airways
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$313 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$313
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 27 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun, 29 Mar, priced at AU$313 found 1 hour ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 2 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
NTL
Newcastle
CNS
Cairns
AU$371 Return, just found
AU$371
Return
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Newcastle to Cairns, returning Wed, 11 Mar, priced at AU$371 just found
FlexFlight
Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
PPP
Proserpine
CNS
Cairns
AU$711 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$711
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Fri, 20 Feb from Proserpine to Cairns, returning Sun, 22 Feb, priced at AU$711 found 4 hours 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.

Book Your Cairns Airfare

At Expedia.com.au, it’s simple to find cheap flights to Cairns that won’t cause your wallet to flinch. Browse through our inventory of Cairns flights and find airfare matching your preferred times and dates. Looking for a red-eye flight or an afternoon departure? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. You can even take advantage of our convenient My Scratchpad online feature, which lets you track your search results with ease. No more excuses; book your travel arrangements with us today to make your dream trip a reality.

Cairns Flights Information

Airlines serving
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Regional Express, Qantas Airways, Airnorth Regional, FlexFlight
Roundtrip price
from AU$196

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$196.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between AU$196 and AU$711 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Brisbane (BNE), the lowest amount paid during this time was AU$98.
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$196 to AU$711 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
Sat, 28 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$196 Return, just found
AU$196
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 28 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 1 Apr, priced at AU$196 just found
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