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Cheap Flights to Cairns

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Frequently Asked Questions About flights to Cairns

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 April, 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.

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Can I fly to Cairns right now?

With recent COVID-19 closures and reopenings, many people are wondering, “Is it safe to travel to  right now?” When it’s time to book your flight, be sure to check out the most up-to-date information on all safety measures, any restrictions, and guidance on traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cairns Flight Information
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
CNS
Roundtrip price
$176

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 $73 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$73
per night
Mar 25 - Mar 26
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly the cafe restaurant offers very nice food and it’s very convenient"

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is $164 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$164
per night
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"There wasn’t anything I didn’t like! Convenient to the pier where the Barrier Reef cruises left(maybe 75yards) and tons of eating places within easy walking distance. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St, Cairns, QLD
The price is $134 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$134
per night
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast, and a children's pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"It is a good clean property with a great team effort by all of the employees"

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $132 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$132
per night
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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! (429 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay when visiting Cairns and heading to the Great Barrier Reef, would highly recommend"

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $143 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$143
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Accommodation was conveniently located, close to the esplanade and an easy walk for numerous dining options. Disappointed that I had to pay for parking - I thought that was included!!"

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is $143 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$143
per night
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Property was good but under construction. Location was great and so was the room."

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2024

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Pullman Cairns International
Pullman Cairns International
5 out of 5
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $139 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$139
per night
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Pool needs improvement."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2024

Pullman Cairns International
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is $111 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$111
per night
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location with ocean view and only 5-10min walking distance to the Esplanade. Handy to restaurants, caffes, shops. Large pool well kept and maintained and is a welcome relief on a hot and humid day. Room very clean and spacious for a couple with a very comfortable bed. Shower facility modern ..."

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2024

Rydges Esplanade Resort 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 $104 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$104
per night
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Charles ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (766 reviews)
Comfortable and clean
"Overnight stay as it was conveniently located near the airport for my flight the next morning. The room was large and everything was clean. The bed was comfortable. The air conditioning and ceiling fans worked a treat. I arranged an after hours check in in advance, and both this and the check out ..."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 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 $113 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$113
per night
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns ...
7.8/10 Good! (371 reviews)
"The waterfall pool is brilliant The bar and the girls are awesome"

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2023

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. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Performing Arts ...
6.2/10 (24 reviews)
"Wash rooms are terrible in lazy duck. Needs renovation"

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2019

Lazy Duck Hostel
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
2 out of 5
341 Lake Street,, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free breakfast, a private beach, and WiFi. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland ...
6.8/10 (151 reviews)
"Hostel was closed. Had been closed for 2 months. No contact from Nomads or Expedia to tell us this. This is the last time I book accommodation with Expedia."

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2018

Summer House Backpackers Cairns
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
1 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. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Michaelmas Cay are ...
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.