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Cheap flights to Cairns

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Jetstar
Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$212 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$212
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 5 Feb from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, 8 Feb, priced at AU$212 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, 27 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$239 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$239
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 27 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 30 Apr, priced at AU$239 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, 3 Feb - Thu, 5 Feb
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$248 Return, found 16 hours ago
AU$248
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 3 Feb from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 5 Feb, priced at AU$248 found 16 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, 30 Apr - Tue, 5 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$256 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$256
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 30 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, 5 May, priced at AU$256 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, 27 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$259 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$259
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 27 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 30 Apr, priced at AU$259 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Sun, 1 Feb - Tue, 3 Feb
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$261 Return, found 10 hours ago
AU$261
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 1 Feb from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, 3 Feb, priced at AU$261 found 10 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Tue, 3 Feb - Thu, 5 Feb
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$261 Return, found 16 hours ago
AU$261
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 3 Feb from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 5 Feb, priced at AU$261 found 16 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$262 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$262
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 30 Apr, priced at AU$262 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$266 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$266
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 30 Jan from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, 1 Feb, priced at AU$266 found 5 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Sun, 1 Feb - Tue, 3 Feb
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$269 Return, found 10 hours ago
AU$269
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, 1 Feb from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, 3 Feb, priced at AU$269 found 10 hours ago
Jetstar
Sun, 22 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$387 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$387
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 22 Feb from Adelaide to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, 28 Feb, priced at AU$387 found 4 days ago

Cheapest Flights To Cairns

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Cheer up, frugal friend! We've found flights to Cairns starting from AU$212. 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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Deals On This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsJanuary 30 to February 1AU$266
MELCairnsJanuary 30 to February 2AU$283
SYDCairnsJanuary 30 to February 1AU$362
ADLCairnsJanuary 30 to February 3AU$499
*Prices include taxes and fees

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201 Lake Street Apartments

201 Lake Street Apartments

4.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$753, price is now AU$526 per person
AU$526
per person
7 Mar - 11 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,883, price is now AU$1,083 per person
AU$1,083
per person
3 Apr - 10 Apr
just found
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Beachfront 3-bed With Pool & Stunning Ocean Views

Beachfront 3-bed With Pool & Stunning Ocean Views

2.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$3,762, price is now AU$2,219 per person
AU$2,219
per person
3 Apr - 10 Apr
found 10 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
3-bed Family Home With Pool & BBQ by the Beach

3-bed Family Home With Pool & BBQ by the Beach

2.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$3,564, price is now AU$2,104 per person
AU$2,104
per person
3 Apr - 10 Apr
found 10 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Bright and Spacious Triplex Near Holloways Beach

Bright and Spacious Triplex Near Holloways Beach

2 out of 5
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Price was AU$3,224, price is now AU$1,962 per person
AU$1,962
per person
3 Apr - 10 Apr
found 10 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) 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
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Price was AU$2,905, price is now AU$1,786 per person
AU$1,786
per person
3 Apr - 10 Apr
found 10 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views

Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views

2.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,614, price is now AU$1,042 per person
AU$1,042
per person
20 Mar - 25 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
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Price was AU$2,006, price is now AU$1,317 per person
AU$1,317
per person
16 Apr - 19 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Tree Inn

Coral Tree Inn

3.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,162, price is now AU$830 per person
AU$830
per person
3 Apr - 10 Apr
just found
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Cayman Villas

Cayman Villas

4.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$2,260, price is now AU$1,634 per person
AU$1,634
per person
15 Apr - 22 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,349, price is now AU$985 per person
AU$985
per person
3 Apr - 10 Apr
just found
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$1,387, price is now AU$1,019 per person
AU$1,019
per person
2 Apr - 8 Apr
found 15 hours ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
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5 out of 5
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