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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.

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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

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $111 per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
$111
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2025
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)
"Awesome stay"

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is $87 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$87
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $119 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$119
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
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! (641 reviews)
"Everything was good! Able to use Airplay, Netflix! Except the fruits bar @ breakfast, gave us tummy upset & diarrhoea. All staffs are very nice very kind. Including the front line-counter and the restaurant staff! We extended few more days for the stay."

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is $159 per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
$159
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2025
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! (1,001 reviews)
End of Year Escape to Cairns
"Excellent hotel, great location. 10 minutes from the airport So close to many quality dining options. As well as the night markets, main shopping precinct. Pool is great. Our 3rd trip to Cairns, 2nd time staying at the Shangri La and would again. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is $141 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
$141
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2025
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! (583 reviews)
"This is a quiet, comfortable hotel with a friendly staff. It is beautifully landscaped and the beds are especially comfortable. Lots of places to relax around the pool area. I would stay here again without hesitation."

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook Riley
5 out of 5
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is $140 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$140
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2025
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel on the promenade waterfront. Gorgeous pool. Great dining options. Walkable to all of the great barrier reef excursion boat."

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

Crystalbrook Riley
Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns International
5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $128 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$128
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2025
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)
"Very helpful staff very nice room"

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024

Pullman Cairns International
Mantra Esplanade
Mantra Esplanade
4 out of 5
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is $130 per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
$130
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2025
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I would like to see some updated tech to allow for USB plugs in lamps, phone, clock radio."

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Mantra Esplanade
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 $104 per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$104
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2025
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! (822 reviews)
"I really liked our room, for us, father and son, it was perfect. Two queen beds placed in different areas of a large room, the room has a kitchenette and the shower in the bathroom is big with plenty of hot water. Next time in Cairns, and there will be a next time, I'll stay here."

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2024

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 $118 per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
$118
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (393 reviews)
cairns week
"Great hotel in central Sydney and close to everything"

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024

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 Marlin Marina and Cairns ...
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 Marlin Marina are ...
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 Marlin Marina 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

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.