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Cheap Flights to Cairns

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Popular airlines to Cairns

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  • Virgin Australia

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  • Jetstar

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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
Tue, 1 Sept - Tue, 15 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$206 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$206
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 1 Sept from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 15 Sept, priced at AU$206 found 6 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Sun, 6 June - Fri, 11 June
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$209 Return, just found
AU$209
Return
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, 6 June from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Fri, 11 June, priced at AU$209 just found
Jetstar
Fri, 8 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan
MCY
Maroochydore
CNS
Cairns
AU$211 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$211
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 8 Jan from Maroochydore to Cairns, returning Wed, 13 Jan, priced at AU$211 found 2 hours ago
Jetstar
Tue, 1 Sept - Tue, 15 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$216 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$216
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 1 Sept from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 15 Sept, priced at AU$216 found 6 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Tue, 15 Dec - Fri, 22 Jan
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$219 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$219
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 15 Dec from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Fri, 22 Jan, priced at AU$219 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Sat, 19 Sept - Sat, 26 Sept
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$246 Return, just found
AU$246
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 19 Sept from Gold Coast to Cairns, returning Sat, 26 Sept, priced at AU$246 just found
Virgin Australia
Thu, 14 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$253 Return, just found
AU$253
Return
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 14 Jan from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, 20 Jan, priced at AU$253 just found
Qantas Airways
Sat, 20 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
TSV
Townsville
CNS
Cairns
AU$278 Return, found 16 hours ago
AU$278
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, 20 Feb from Townsville to Cairns, returning Sun, 21 Feb, priced at AU$278 found 16 hours ago
Regional Express
Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
TSV
Townsville
CNS
Cairns
AU$361 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$361
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Regional Express flight, departing Sun, 18 Oct from Townsville to Cairns, returning Sun, 25 Oct, priced at AU$361 found 1 day ago
Air Niugini
Sat, 5 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec
POM
Port Moresby
CNS
Cairns
AU$526 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$526
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air Niugini flight, departing Sat, 5 Dec from Port Moresby to Cairns, returning Tue, 15 Dec, priced at AU$526 found 1 day ago

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
Tue, 1 Sept - Tue, 15 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$206 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$206
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 1 Sept from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 15 Sept, priced at AU$206 found 6 hours ago

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$206.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between AU$206 and AU$526 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Maroochydore (MCY), the lowest amount paid during this time was AU$93.
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$206 to AU$526 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.

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Airlines serving
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Air Niugini
Roundtrip price
from AU$206
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