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Cairns Flights as Low as $185

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Jetstar
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$185 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$185
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $185 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$206 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $206 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, May 31 - Fri, Jun 6
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$214 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$214
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, May 31 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Jun 6, priced at $214 found 8 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$216 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$216
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $216 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, May 31 - Fri, Jun 6
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$227 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$227
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, May 31 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Jun 6, priced at $227 found 8 hours ago
Jetstar
Sat, May 31 - Fri, Jun 6
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$232 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, May 31 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Jun 6, priced at $232 found 8 hours ago
Jetstar
Sat, May 31 - Fri, Jun 6
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$234 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$234
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, May 31 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Jun 6, priced at $234 found 8 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$235 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$235
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $235 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$238 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$238
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $238 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, May 31 - Fri, Jun 6
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$247 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, May 31 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Jun 6, priced at $247 found 8 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$248 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $248 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$249 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $249 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, May 31 - Fri, Jun 6
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$252 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, May 31 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Jun 6, priced at $252 found 8 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$256 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $256 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$259 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$259
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $259 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$363 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$363
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $363 found 3 days 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 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
$184

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 $96 per night from May 5 to May 6
$96
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
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)
"Great place to stay. Clean and tidy if you don’t look too hard. Close to most things. Only thing I would suggest is the menu at the cafe could have a bit more variety and when keeping the bar open at night you serve coffee as well for those that like to have a coffee at night as the coffee is good.over ..."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 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 $115 per night from May 9 to May 10
$115
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
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)
"decent hotel with a kind staff. But updated rooms and old bathrooms. matters not good at all."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 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 $106 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$106
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Reasonable accomdation with good service staff"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $130 per night from May 11 to May 12
$130
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
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! (716 reviews)
Visit to Cairns
"Loved Cairns. Hotel was a great location with all the amenities we needed."

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Crystalbrook Bailey
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is $154 per night from May 8 to May 9
$154
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and room."

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $166 per night from May 5 to May 6
$166
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,008 reviews)
"My only challenge with my stay was that the toilet fill valve was leaking, creating a small puddle on the floor overnight that got my socks wet."

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is $153 per night from May 18 to May 19
$153
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
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! (820 reviews)
"An exceptional place with friendly staff who know exactly what they’re doing. As I checked out, I had to correct myself from “I’d like to check-out” to, “I guess I have to check out” - this property is really quite something. The lowest tier room I stayed in was still exceptionally designed with ..."

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook Riley
5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is $170 per night from May 18 to May 19
$170
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
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! (1,012 reviews)
Good location in Cairns
"Nice hotel and in a good location. Bed was comfortable, and nice amenities in the room. We did however have to move the room due to ants in the first room and a spider in the second room. It’s Cairns, it’s hot, it’s humid, some of this is probably unavoidable, but when you have to move twice it’s ..."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

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
The price is $95 per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$95
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26
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! (830 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 $163 per night from May 17 to May 18
$163
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
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! (400 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

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

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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 ...
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

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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.