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Jetstar
Tue, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 18
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$150 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Aug 12 from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Aug 18, priced at $150 found 14 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$166 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$166
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $166 found 11 hours ago
Jetstar
Sun, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 15
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$172 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Oct 12 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $172 found 9 hours ago
Jetstar
Sun, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 15
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$178 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Oct 12 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $178 found 9 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$179 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $179 found 11 hours ago
Jetstar
Sun, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 15
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$185 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$185
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Oct 12 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $185 found 9 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$188 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $188 found 11 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$243 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $243 found 11 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$348 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $348 found 11 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 16
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,171 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,171
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $1,171 found 2 days ago
Air New Zealand
Sun, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 20
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,265 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,265
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $1,265 found 1 day ago
Air Canada
Sun, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 15
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,558 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,558
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $1,558 found 1 day ago
United
Sun, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 15
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,620 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,620
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $1,620 found 1 day ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 16
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,736 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,736
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 11 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $1,736 found 4 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Sun, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 20
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,824 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,824
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $1,824 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Sun, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 16
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$2,682 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$2,682
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $2,682 found 1 day ago

Cheap Flights to Cairns

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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 August, 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
$149

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Cairns

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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"My daughter is not good swim. But this hotel has 3 Pool. so she had good time to enjoy. Kids play area is good. prenty parking. other hotel near beach is always has to looking parking."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
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)
"Great location. Great coffee. Great spring rolls."

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

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Rydges Esplanade Resort 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Lovely hotel & staff. Big twin share room & bonus of having toiletries in the bathroom & shower. Nice bar to have a drink in the Arvo & a 15 minute stroll along the Esplanade toain centre."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great place!"

Reviewed on May 30, 2025

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Pacific Hotel 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful staff and fantastic food,"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

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Hilton Cairns
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was perfect.marina view best ."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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! (734 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

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Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook Riley
5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
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 good."

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

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Crystalbrook Riley
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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! (831 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! (404 reviews)
"Perfect stay for a few nights to be able to visit cairns. Pool was lush, right next to the bar which does turn into a club. Can be very loud even in the "quiet rooms"."

Reviewed on Apr 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 Cairns ...
"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.