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Jetstar
Sun, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 15
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$172 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Oct 12 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $172 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, Aug 9 - Thu, Aug 21
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$206 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Aug 9 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Aug 21, priced at $206 found 15 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$257 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $257 found 3 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$333 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$333
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $333 found 3 hours ago
Jetstar
Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$458 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$458
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $458 found 3 hours ago
Jetstar
Fri, Jul 18 - Thu, Jul 24
LST
Launceston
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$512 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$512
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Jul 18 from Launceston to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Jul 24, priced at $512 found 19 hours ago
Fiji Airways
Fri, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 13
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$599 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$599
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Fri, Nov 7 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $599 found 10 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Sun, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 8
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$666 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$666
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sun, Nov 2 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 8, priced at $666 found 8 hours ago
Emirates
Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$707 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$707
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $707 found 3 hours ago
Jetstar Japan
Wed, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 10
KIX
Kansai Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$873 Roundtrip, just found
$873
Roundtrip
just found
Select Jetstar Japan flight, departing Wed, Jul 30 from Kansai Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Aug 10, priced at $873 just found
Air Canada
Tue, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 18
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,283 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,283
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $1,283 found 2 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 12
KIX
Kansai Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,321 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$1,321
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, Jul 28 from Kansai Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $1,321 found 12 hours ago
Air Canada
Tue, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 16
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,454 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,454
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $1,454 found 8 hours ago
United
Sun, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 15
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,622 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,622
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $1,622 found 1 hour ago
China Eastern Airlines
Wed, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 10
KIX
Kansai Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$2,200 Roundtrip, just found
$2,200
Roundtrip
just found
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 30 from Kansai Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Aug 10, priced at $2,200 just found
Japan Airlines
Wed, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 10
KIX
Kansai Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$2,430 Roundtrip, just found
$2,430
Roundtrip
just found
Select Japan Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 30 from Kansai Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, Aug 10, priced at $2,430 just found

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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 October, 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.

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Cairns Flight Information
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
CNS
Roundtrip price
$171

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Cairns

Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel located conveniently to the harbor with plenty of dining options and close to the water activities."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

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Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Very clean property with great facilities. Great location - lovely walk along the Esplanade to the city centre."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (895 reviews)
"The view on esplanade is beautiful. The pools need to be revamped…not inviting"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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Crystalbrook Flynn
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Great hotel and fantastic location. We were at walking distance from everywhere in Cairns and also well connected to any day-trips. And the staff is lovely too."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

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Pacific Hotel Cairns
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (691 reviews)
"Great position"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
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! (780 reviews)
"Excellent, professional, and friendly staff in all areas, reception, catering, house services, and maintenance. A very clean and well kept facility. Excellent central location, easy to get around the local shops and amenities. Quick ride from the airport. Highly recommended and will definitely stay ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

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Crystalbrook Bailey
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The entire property was beautifully presented. The staff were very helpful & friendly. The buffet breakfast was amazing. I will definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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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! (833 reviews)
"Convenient location close to airport. Unfortunately just a one night booking so unable to access tourism services which appear to be a specialty of this property. Sadly another motel that hadn’t bothered to provide any milk in room"

Reviewed on May 26, 2025

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Reef Palms Motel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
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! (408 reviews)
"Awesome room mates, friendly helpful staff and absolutely amazing rates, music and bar staff. Met sooooo many lovely locals that were only too willing to help with anything I needed to know. 🍹🍻🏝"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

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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 ...
"The hostel is really nice. They have a free bus to the esplanade and free breakfast."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2018

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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 Reef ...
"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

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Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
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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.