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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 May, but when you book your flight on Hotwire, savings are always in season.

How many airlines fly to Cairns?

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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?

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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 $75 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$75
per night
Apr 30 - May 1
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! (998 reviews)
"Driveways & car parks need a makeover, OK $ for the standard of accom,bar & food OK, friendly staff, would probably stay again."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $139 per night from May 19 to May 20
$139
per night
May 19 - May 20
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Near city"

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2024

Pacific Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The price is $155 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$155
per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Stay at this family-friendly 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent property. One of the best we have stayed in. The staff was very helpful and they took care of everything. Beautiful Marina views and a lot of dinning options available. The only feedback is the restaurant within the hotel could have more food options available, specially vegetarian"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is $146 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$146
per night
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Exceptionally comfortable king size bed."

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2024

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Bailey
5 out of 5
163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $119 per night from May 6 to May 7
$119
per night
May 6 - May 7
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! (456 reviews)
"A"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Crystalbrook Bailey
Crystalbrook Flynn
Crystalbrook Flynn
5 out of 5
85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is $144 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$144
per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (445 reviews)
"Excellent overall experience. Lovely property. Will be back."

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2024

Crystalbrook Flynn
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is $110 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$110
per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff were so helpful from front counter to housekeeping to food to maintenance nothing was a problem if you had a problem they were there to help if they could"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Hides Hotel Cairns
Hides Hotel Cairns
3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is $75 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$75
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The location was great, its very old but but all in all it was satisfactory. One receptionist was a tad rude whilst the other was very friendly. I didnt like the wooden stiring sticks fot tea and or coffee, would prefer teaspoons and we were three guests but only two towels were provided byt over ..."

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Hides Hotel 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 Apr 25 to Apr 26
$104
per night
Apr 25 - Apr 26
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 Central Shopping ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (768 reviews)
"Be aware that checkin ends early; though they tried to give us late checkin information, we didn't get it because we didn't have data. Room was nicer than we thought it might be, but dishes have to be cleaned manually and that was a pain when we had to leave at 4am to get our flight."

Reviewed on Apr 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 $111 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$111
per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25
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! (374 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 Central Shopping ...
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 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

Njoy Backpackers 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 Central Shopping Centre are located ...
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 Cairns Marlin Marina ...
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.