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Cheap Flights to Cairns

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Because once the wheels are down in Cairns, the good times start rolling. So buckle up, you’re in for a fun ride.

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Don’t waste your time on endless searches for cheap airline tickets oneway or roundtrip. We’ll have you on your way to Cairns with a tiny bag of pretzels in your hand before you can say “tray tables in the upright position”—and for a ticket price that works for your vacay budget.

So all you have to worry about is where you’re headed after the CNS airport.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

Airline ticket prices fluctuate all the time, depending on the day of the week or the month of the year. The cheapest round trip flights to Cairns are in November, but when you book your flight on Hotwire, savings are always in season.

How many airlines fly to Cairns?

Variety is the spice of life, even when it comes to booking your next trip. Want options for airlines? You’ll find 16 to choose from for your flight to Cairns.

What airport is best to fly into Cairns?

When you’re planning your trip to Cairns, convenience is the name of the game. Luckily, Cairns Cairns Intl. Airport is nearby so you can deplane and get going on checking off everything on your Cairns must-do list.

How much are flights to Cairns?

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Cairns Flight Information
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
CNS
Roundtrip price
$156

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Cairns

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is $88 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$88
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Will stay again
"Clean and tidy room. Easy check in and out. Quiet location and surroundings. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is $106 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$106
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The beds and pillows are super comfy!!"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is $107 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$107
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff not friendly at all."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $116 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$116
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (694 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay. Room was very nice and I loved the bathroom. Position was very central to lots of eating places, the Esplanade and night markets."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Crystalbrook Bailey
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is $141 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$141
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The meeting points for activities like Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest SkyCable are a 3 minute walk from the lobby Food at the hotel is excellent, especially the curry. Other restaurants like Dundee’s are a 2 minute walk"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook Riley
5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is $161 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$161
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very close to water. Good pools and easy public transportation."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

Crystalbrook Riley
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is $138 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$138
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff was excellent and cheerful. The hotel was in a great position overlooking the marina. The meals at the hotel were excellent with a great range. I would recommend Shangri-La The Marina to all friends and family. It was a very enjoyable stay."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Acacia Court Hotel
Acacia Court Hotel
3.5 out of 5
223-227 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is $97 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$97
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
5.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Property is clean and maintained. Fire system works well(Tested twice). For a 3 star hotel on the esplanade is very good value for money. And as I flew out the I could see the Acacia court hotel is the closest to the airport, due to the little short cut at the end of the esplanade."

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

Acacia Court Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Hotels With Free Airport Shuttle

Reef Palms Motel
Reef Palms Motel
3.5 out of 5
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (828 reviews)
Great stay
"Motel has everything you need , clean and staff friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025

Reef Palms Motel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $119 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$119
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are ...
7.8/10 Good! (396 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2025

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Njoy Backpackers Hostel
Njoy Backpackers Hostel
1 out of 5
141 SHERIDAN STREET,141, Cairns, Queensland
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping ...
7.4/10 Good! (85 reviews)
"The hostel is really nice. They have a free bus to the esplanade and free breakfast."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2018

Njoy Backpackers Hostel
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
2 out of 5
83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and airport pick-up service (surcharge). Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns ...
5.4/10 (42 reviews)
"Filthy. Bed had sand on it. Floors had weird stains. Air con locked out during peak heat times. Noisy. No lock on bathroom door leading directly from kitchen."

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2020

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.