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
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$196 Return, just found
AU$196
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 6 May from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 13 May, priced at AU$196 just found
Jetstar
Sat, 7 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
MCY
Maroochydore
CNS
Cairns
AU$200 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$200
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 7 Feb from Maroochydore to Cairns, returning Tue, 10 Feb, priced at AU$200 found 6 hours ago
Jetstar
Sun, 11 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
AU$212 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$212
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 11 Jan from Gold Coast to Cairns, returning Wed, 14 Jan, priced at AU$212 found 8 hours ago
Jetstar
Mon, 27 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$238 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$238
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 27 Apr from Sydney to Cairns, returning Thu, 30 Apr, priced at AU$238 found 1 hour ago
Virgin Australia
Sat, 17 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$249 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$249
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 17 Jan from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 19 Jan, priced at AU$249 found 5 hours ago
Jetstar
Sun, 25 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$262 Return, just found
AU$262
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 25 Jan from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Fri, 30 Jan, priced at AU$262 just found
Regional Express
Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
TSV
Townsville
CNS
Cairns
AU$301 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$301
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Regional Express flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Townsville to Cairns, returning Sun, 18 Jan, priced at AU$301 found 7 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sat, 17 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$361 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$361
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, 17 Jan from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 19 Jan, priced at AU$361 found 5 hours ago
Jetstar
Fri, 6 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$372 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$372
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 6 Feb from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Mon, 9 Feb, priced at AU$372 found 5 hours ago
Air Niugini
Sun, 15 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
POM
Port Moresby
CNS
Cairns
AU$524 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$524
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air Niugini flight, departing Sun, 15 Mar from Port Moresby to Cairns, returning Thu, 2 Apr, priced at AU$524 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
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$196 Return, just found
AU$196
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 6 May from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 13 May, priced at AU$196 just found

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$524 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$524 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, Regional Express, Qantas Airways, Air Niugini
Roundtrip price
from AU$196
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