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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, 13 Sep. - Sun, 14 Sep.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$192 Return, just found
AU$192
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 13 Sep. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun, 14 Sep., priced at AU$192 just found
Jetstar
Sat, 22 Nov. - Tue, 25 Nov.
MCY
Maroochydore
CNS
Cairns
AU$196 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$196
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 22 Nov. from Maroochydore to Cairns, returning Tue, 25 Nov., priced at AU$196 found 2 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, 9 Oct. - Sat, 11 Oct.
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$196 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$196
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 9 Oct. from Gold Coast to Cairns, returning Sat, 11 Oct., priced at AU$196 found 9 hours ago
Jetstar
Sat, 20 Sep. - Mon, 22 Sep.
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$230 Return, just found
AU$230
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 20 Sep. from Sydney to Cairns, returning Mon, 22 Sep., priced at AU$230 just found
Jetstar
Fri, 17 Oct. - Mon, 20 Oct.
NTL
Newcastle
CNS
Cairns
AU$238 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$238
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 17 Oct. from Newcastle to Cairns, returning Mon, 20 Oct., priced at AU$238 found 3 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, 14 Jan. - Wed, 21 Jan.
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$240 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$240
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 14 Jan. from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, 21 Jan., priced at AU$240 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Tue, 9 Sep. - Fri, 12 Sep.
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$256 Return, just found
AU$256
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 9 Sep. from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Fri, 12 Sep., priced at AU$256 just found
Regional Express
Tue, 3 Feb. - Tue, 17 Feb.
TSV
Townsville
CNS
Cairns
AU$301 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$301
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Regional Express flight, departing Tue, 3 Feb. from Townsville to Cairns, returning Tue, 17 Feb., priced at AU$301 found 1 hour ago
Qantas Airways
Sat, 10 Jan. - Mon, 19 Jan.
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$341 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$341
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, 10 Jan. from Sydney to Cairns, returning Mon, 19 Jan., priced at AU$341 found 1 hour ago
Indonesia AirAsia
Wed, 27 Aug. - Sat, 13 Sep.
DPS
Bali
CNS
Cairns
AU$476 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$476
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Indonesia AirAsia flight, departing Wed, 27 Aug. from Bali to Cairns, returning Sat, 13 Sep., priced at AU$476 found 1 hour 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

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Cairns Flights Information

Airlines serving
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Regional Express, Qantas Airways, Indonesia AirAsia
Roundtrip price
from AU$192

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$192.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between AU$192 and AU$476 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Gold Coast (OOL), 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$192 to AU$476 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, 13 Sep. - Sun, 14 Sep.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$192 Return, just found
AU$192
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 13 Sep. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun, 14 Sep., priced at AU$192 just found
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