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Jetstar
Sun, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 15
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$152 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$152
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Oct 12 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $152 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Sun, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 15
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$158 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Oct 12 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $158 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Sun, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 15
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$165 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$165
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Oct 12 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $165 found 1 hour ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 16
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$283 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$283
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Oct 9 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $283 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 18
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$364 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$364
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $364 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Fri, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 13
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$403 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$403
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Nov 7 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $403 found 1 day ago
Air New Zealand
Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$650 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$650
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $650 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$701 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$701
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $701 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Sun, Mar 29 - Sat, Apr 4
ICN
Incheon Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$836 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$836
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Mar 29 from Incheon Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Apr 4, priced at $836 found 1 day ago
Fiji Airways
Fri, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 13
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$843 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$843
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Fri, Nov 7 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $843 found 1 day ago
Cathay Pacific
Sun, Mar 29 - Sat, Apr 4
ICN
Incheon Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,232 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,232
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Sun, Mar 29 from Incheon Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, Apr 4, priced at $1,232 found 1 day ago
United
Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Nov 25
MSP
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,267 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,267
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Nov 25, priced at $1,267 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,305 Roundtrip, just found
$1,305
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Oct 14, priced at $1,305 just found
United
Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Nov 3
MSP
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,605 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,605
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $1,605 found 1 day ago
Air Canada
Wed, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 20
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,829 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$1,829
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Oct 8 from San Francisco Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $1,829 found 13 hours ago
Japan Airlines
Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 31
MSP
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$10,847 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$10,847
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Japan Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 19 from Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $10,847 found 1 day ago

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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 October, 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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Cairns Flight Information
Destination airport
Cairns
Destination airport IATA code
CNS

Last Minute Hotel Deals in 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! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was excellent including the front desk and the breakfast staff who made our stay very enjoyable even though it was very busy throughout our stay. The room and property were clean and inviting. Thanks for a great time."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

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Hilton 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! (1,013 reviews)
"Staff - quiet - amenities"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Reception staff were excellent..cheerful and friendly.."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 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! (966 reviews)
"Such a beautiful hotel - we loved the open, airy spaces. Perfect location."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

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Crystalbrook Flynn
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The property facilities are nice and well maintained, and walking distance to the great barrier reef experiences. The staff were helpful enough. My main complaint was the limited rooming options for double room adults (i.e. only twin beds vs. double or queen)"

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

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Crystalbrook Riley
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff and room"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 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! (851 reviews)
"modern, clean and safe"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

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Crystalbrook Bailey
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location at the southern end of the Esplanade. Lovely views of the coral sea and rainforest. Room was ready early. Buffet breakfast is stock standard but totally fine ($25 for guests). Housekeeping did a great job. Would stay again. Very convenient for the Convention Centre and reef / cruise ..."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

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Pacific Hotel Cairns
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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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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! (418 reviews)
"My first time staying in a “hostel”, and"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 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 ...
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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 ...
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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.