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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 , 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.

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Cairns Flight Information
Destination airport
Cairns
Destination airport IATA code
CNS

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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Loved the gental pace Didn't like- the screens on the rooms we're not sealed and did not keep mosquitoes out of the room when allowing fresh air to flow in. Also this was my second stay and didn't like that there was no pool bar at the second pool closer to the back car park. Also would have liked ..."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel, friendly staff, good range of food for buffet breakfast and plenty of dinner options and drinks. Located close to the city centre and the attractions were all within 30 mins. Taxi to centre and lagoon etc range up to $15 depending on time of day. We would definately stay again."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel
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! (987 reviews)
"Great location near everything."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

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Crystalbrook Flynn
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! (1,002 reviews)
"There is no better location to stay in Cairns everything was fabulous. This has been my 3rd visit from NSW in 18 months I look forward to staying again and wouldn't stay anywhere else when I visit Cairns."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

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Shangri-La The Marina, 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent service, housekeeping, location, room size, balcony, bed, amenities, pool, buffet breakfast. As a very minor criticism, the rooms/bathrooms could be due an update, but otherwise the hotel is absolutely perfect and I would definitely re-visit!!"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

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Hilton Cairns
Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (436 reviews)
"Inexpensive, Great Pool, Clean, FANTASTIC Staff"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

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Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

4 out of 5
Cnr Abbott And Florence Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Lovely staff, clean, good location"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre
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! (879 reviews)
"Crystalbrook Bailey was clean, comfortable and convenient. We would stay here again. I felt that we had a luxury hotel experience for an amazing value."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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Crystalbrook Bailey
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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! (843 reviews)
"Ideal for us. Comfortable and clean"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

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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! (422 reviews)
"Great cheap place to stay"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

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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.