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Jetstar
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$175 Roundtrip, just found
$175
Roundtrip
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $175 just found
Jetstar
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$180 Roundtrip, just found
$180
Roundtrip
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $180 just found
Jetstar
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, just found
$187
Roundtrip
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $187 just found
Virgin Australia
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$251 Roundtrip, just found
$251
Roundtrip
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $251 just found
Qantas Airways
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, just found
$376
Roundtrip
just found
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $376 just found
Jetstar
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$507 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$507
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, May 9, priced at $507 found 20 hours ago
Fiji Airways
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 14
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$581 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$581
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, May 14, priced at $581 found 1 day ago
Air New Zealand
Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 7
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$644 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$644
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, May 7, priced at $644 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 5
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$717 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$717
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Mon, May 4 from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, May 5, priced at $717 found 1 day ago
Fiji Airways
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$894 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$894
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $894 found 2 hours ago
Air Canada
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,331 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$1,331
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $1,331 found 18 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,772 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$1,772
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $1,772 found 18 hours ago
United
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,795 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,795
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $1,795 found 2 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
DUB
Dublin
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$1,901 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$1,901
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Fri, Apr 10 from Dublin to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $1,901 found 4 hours ago
Cathay Pacific
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$2,365 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$2,365
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $2,365 found 1 day ago
Japan Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
$6,451 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$6,451
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Japan Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $6,451 found 2 hours 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 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.

How much are flights to Cairns?

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Cairns Flight Information
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
CNS
Roundtrip price
$174

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Property Is very dated and dirty

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The pool is beautiful, unfortuanely it was a bit windy, but you cannot control the weather. Great facilities, including a pool bar, plenty of lounges around the pool. The hotel is in a terrific location and I highly recommend booking a room with a water and mountainview. A beautiful location for ...

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

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Hilton Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Staff made beautiful corners on the toilet paper but forgot to make the bed

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Good property near to everything

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
Re-furbished bedroom with ample space and balcony overlooking the esplanade so ocean view. The bathroom and tiles always gives away the age of the property. The bathroom sink did have a large crack in it. Shower was really powerful with instant hot water. Room climate control was on the cool side. ...

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
I LOVED this hotel. Such a fun vibe. Staff were polite, it was family friendly (even tho I was travelling as a couple), they had pool that were well lit and everyone was enjoying into the evening, heaps of places to relax on the property, activities, they even had baskets of Easter eggs for Easter ...

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this 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! (896 reviews)
2nd stay here in 3 weeks. Lovely hotel, staff are lovely and the breakfast is very good. Very clean, would recommend. Great place for kids with the little beach they have and activities in the holidays

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Crystalbrook Flynn

Crystalbrook Flynn

5 out of 5
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
Book a stay at this 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! (1,004 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

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Crystalbrook Flynn
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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
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (861 reviews)
On the plus side, Reef Palms is conveniently located mid way between the airport & Cairns City. It is off the main busy road, & within easy walking distance of the city bus stop & the foreshore. The couple running the place are hard working & obliging. However being below aircraft flight path it ...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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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 Reef Fleet Terminal are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (439 reviews)
No Issues stayed here multiple times now with no problems

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

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Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
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 ...
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

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Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
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