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Cheap Flights to Cairns

Fall in love at first flight with your vacation to Cairns by saving a ton of cash on your last-minute cheap flight. There’s no more scouring the internet for a good deal—book your flight to Cairns on Hotwire, and you’ll be up, up, and on a getaway in no time.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About flights to Cairns

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 , 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  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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How to get cheap flights to Cairns?

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Cairns Flight Information
Destination airport
Cairns
Destination airport IATA code
CNS

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Cairns

Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $128 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$128
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (662 reviews)
"Bed was super comfy, great room and great price"

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025

Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook Riley
5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is $168 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$168
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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! (1,005 reviews)
Great hotel in Cairns
"Great hotel, lovely pool area and great restaurants and bars to enjoy the view over the sea. In a quiet area, good parking and easy 10min walk to restaurants and the marina."

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

Crystalbrook Riley
Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns International
5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $136 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
$136
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything we were looking for…clean, friendly staff and close to shopping/restaurants."

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025

Pullman Cairns International
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $126 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$126
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice place to walk to restaurants and cafes"

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is $136 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
$136
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
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! (610 reviews)
Melanie is a star.
"Fabulous from start to finish. All staff friendly and helpful. Melanie worked in the breakfast cafe every morning was just amazing. So bright and cheerful."

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Hilton Cairns
Hilton Cairns
5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is $145 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$145
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
市中の停電以外は快適でした。
"シャワー室の設備、特に排水やバスタブ外へのシャワーの飛散防止といった事柄に注意が払われていないことが設備上、残念でした。 部屋の清掃や、ベットメイキングなどに関しては全く問題なく、快適な時間を過ごすことができました。 最終日のケアンズ市内の停電には少し焦りました。ちょうどエレベーターで部屋に向かっていたところで、30秒から1分ほどエレベーター内に夫婦で閉じ込められてしまったので。 ケアンズを再び訪れる機会があったらまた利用したいと思います。"

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is $145 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$145
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
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! (751 reviews)
Great hotel!
"Great hotel right on the esplanade! Clean, comfy, and everything was as advertised. Well worth the price."

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is $139 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$139
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
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! (1,008 reviews)
"The Hotel is amazing!!"

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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
The price is $64 per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$64
includes taxes & fees
Jan 31 - Feb 1
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 $120 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$120
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Teach are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (395 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Lazy Duck Hostel
Lazy Duck Hostel
2 out of 5
136 Grafton St, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and airport pick-up service (surcharge). Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Performing ...
6.2/10 (24 reviews)
"Wash rooms are terrible in lazy duck. Needs renovation"

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2019

Lazy Duck Hostel
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 Performing Arts ...
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 Michaelmas ...
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.