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Cheap flights to Cairns

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Jetstar
Fri, 5 June - Tue, 9 June
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$196 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$196
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 5 June from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, 9 June, priced at AU$196 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Mon, 18 May - Sun, 24 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$198 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$198
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 18 May from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, 24 May, priced at AU$198 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 5 June - Tue, 9 June
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$206 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$206
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 5 June from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, 9 June, priced at AU$206 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Fri, 5 June - Tue, 9 June
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$216 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$216
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 5 June from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, 9 June, priced at AU$216 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Sun, 25 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$220 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$220
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, 25 Oct from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, 6 Nov, priced at AU$220 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Sun, 3 May - Thu, 7 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$226 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$226
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 3 May from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 7 May, priced at AU$226 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 5 June - Tue, 9 June
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$232 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$232
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 5 June from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, 9 June, priced at AU$232 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 4 June - Sat, 6 June
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$236 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$236
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 4 June from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, 6 June, priced at AU$236 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Tue, 22 Sept - Thu, 15 Oct
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$240 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$240
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 22 Sept from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 15 Oct, priced at AU$240 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 5 June - Tue, 9 June
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$242 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$242
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 5 June from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, 9 June, priced at AU$242 found 1 day ago

Cheapest Flights To Cairns

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Cheer up, frugal friend! We've found flights to Cairns starting from AU$196. 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*
BNECairnsMay 3 to May 7AU$226
MELCairnsMay 1 to May 3AU$284
OOLCairnsMay 3 to May 7AU$301
SYDCairnsMay 2 to May 7AU$390
PERCairnsMay 1 to May 18AU$682
*Prices include taxes and fees

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The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
Price was AU$755, price is now AU$528 per person
AU$528
per person
26 June - 29 June
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$2,794, price is now AU$1,237 per person
AU$1,237
per person
18 June - 25 June
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Beachfront 3-bed With Pool & Stunning Ocean Views

Beachfront 3-bed With Pool & Stunning Ocean Views

2.5 out of 5
Price was AU$4,006, price is now AU$1,849 per person
AU$1,849
per person
21 July - 28 July
found 14 hours ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean

Coastal 2-bed With Parking & Pool by the Ocean

2.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,902, price is now AU$952 per person
AU$952
per person
17 June - 23 June
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Cairns North 4-bed With Outdoor Dining & Pool

Cairns North 4-bed With Outdoor Dining & Pool

2.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,614, price is now AU$815 per person
AU$815
per person
8 May - 11 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment

Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment

2.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,312, price is now AU$708 per person
AU$708
per person
18 June - 24 June
found 19 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$2,113, price is now AU$1,195 per person
AU$1,195
per person
16 July - 21 July
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views

Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views

2.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,557, price is now AU$923 per person
AU$923
per person
12 May - 19 May
just found
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$3,100, price is now AU$1,933 per person
AU$1,933
per person
1 May - 4 May
found 18 hours ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Cairns City Apartments

Cairns City Apartments

3 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,619, price is now AU$1,018 per person
AU$1,018
per person
9 May - 14 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Oasis at Palm Cove

Oasis at Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,469, price is now AU$1,004 per person
AU$1,004
per person
22 July - 27 July
found 20 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Tree Inn

Coral Tree Inn

3.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,051, price is now AU$734 per person
AU$734
per person
16 July - 21 July
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
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Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
Stayed at the Horizon suite club room. Got a great view of the marina. Breakfast and Dinner snacks were great in the Club room... staff were friendly too. Hotel is a bit dated, and the bed was a bit soft for us. Missing a Spa/Sauna. But still a 5 star stay for us.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
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