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Cheap flights to Cairns

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Jetstar
Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$192 Return, found 16 hours ago
AU$192
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 12 Oct from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, 19 Oct, priced at AU$192 found 16 hours ago
Jetstar
Mon, 13 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$202 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$202
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, 18 Oct, priced at AU$202 found 15 hours ago
Jetstar
Mon, 13 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$212 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$212
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, 18 Oct, priced at AU$212 found 15 hours ago
Jetstar
Mon, 13 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$216 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$216
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, 18 Oct, priced at AU$216 found 15 hours ago
Jetstar
Mon, 13 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$226 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$226
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, 18 Oct, priced at AU$226 found 15 hours ago
Jetstar
Mon, 12 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$230 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$230
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 12 Jan from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, 21 Jan, priced at AU$230 found 3 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 14 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$233 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$233
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 14 Nov from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, 17 Nov, priced at AU$233 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, 13 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$236 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$236
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, 18 Oct, priced at AU$236 found 15 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$237 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$237
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 27 Nov from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, 1 Dec, priced at AU$237 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Mon, 13 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$239 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$239
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 16 Oct, priced at AU$239 found 9 hours ago

Cheapest Flights To Cairns

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Cheer up, frugal friend! We've found flights to Cairns starting from AU$192. When you grab economy (or premium economy flights if you're feeling fancy) to Cairns at a discount on lastminute.com.au, you still have plenty left over for a midnight snack after you get home from the nightclub (or the museum, as far as your mum is concerned).

What airlines fly to Cairns?

Some of the most popular airlines that fly to airports in Cairns are Jetstar, Virgin Australia. What are you waiting for? You grab the ticket, we’ll start packing your carry-on.

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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
SYDCairnsSeptember 20 to September 27AU$311
BNECairnsSeptember 21 to September 24AU$397
MELCairnsSeptember 19 to September 27AU$558
ADLCairnsSeptember 19 to September 22AU$580
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$748, price is now AU$486 per person
AU$486
per person
26 Nov - 29 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Sanctuary Palm Cove

Sanctuary Palm Cove

5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,591, price is now AU$932 per person
AU$932
per person
3 Nov - 8 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Pool Port Douglas

Pool Port Douglas

4.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,102, price is now AU$700 per person
AU$700
per person
15 Nov - 19 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Beach Terraces- Port Douglas

Beach Terraces- Port Douglas

4 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,188, price is now AU$769 per person
AU$769
per person
16 Oct - 21 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,144, price is now AU$763 per person
AU$763
per person
16 Oct - 21 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Misty Mountains Rainforest Retreat

Misty Mountains Rainforest Retreat

3 out of 5
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Price was AU$2,301, price is now AU$1,547 per person
AU$1,547
per person
18 Oct - 25 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Reef Club Resort

Reef Club Resort

4 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,055, price is now AU$728 per person
AU$728
per person
16 Oct - 21 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Shara by Elysium Collection Palm Cove

Shara by Elysium Collection Palm Cove

4 out of 5
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Price was AU$3,506, price is now AU$2,437 per person
AU$2,437
per person
22 Nov - 29 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Elysium The Drift Apartment

Elysium The Drift Apartment

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,476, price is now AU$1,033 per person
AU$1,033
per person
22 Nov - 29 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,142, price is now AU$808 per person
AU$808
per person
16 Oct - 21 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,025, price is now AU$726 per person
AU$726
per person
3 Nov - 8 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Vision Apartments

Vision Apartments

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$809, price is now AU$573 per person
AU$573
per person
26 Nov - 29 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
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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)
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Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025

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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"

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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 9 Sep. 2025

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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.