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Cheap flights to Cairns

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Jetstar
Mon, 27 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$196 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$196
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 27 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, 29 Apr, priced at AU$196 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Tue, 19 May - Sun, 31 May
MCY
Sunshine Coast
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$201 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$201
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 19 May from Sunshine Coast to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, 31 May, priced at AU$201 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, 30 May - Fri, 12 June
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$206 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$206
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 30 May from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, 12 June, priced at AU$206 found 6 hours ago
Jetstar
Mon, 27 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$216 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$216
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 27 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, 29 Apr, priced at AU$216 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Sat, 30 May - Fri, 12 June
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$226 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$226
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 30 May from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, 12 June, priced at AU$226 found 6 hours ago
Jetstar
Fri, 12 June - Sun, 14 June
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$232 Return, found 20 hours ago
AU$232
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 12 June from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, 14 June, priced at AU$232 found 20 hours ago
Jetstar
Mon, 15 June - Wed, 17 June
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$236 Return, found 20 hours ago
AU$236
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 15 June from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, 17 June, priced at AU$236 found 20 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, 14 May - Thu, 4 June
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$242 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$242
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 14 May from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 4 June, priced at AU$242 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, 19 May - Sun, 31 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$242 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$242
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 19 May from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, 31 May, priced at AU$242 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Tue, 19 May - Thu, 28 May
MCY
Sunshine Coast
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$244 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$244
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 19 May from Sunshine Coast to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 28 May, priced at AU$244 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$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 Virgin Australia, Jetstar. What are you waiting for? You grab the ticket, we’ll start packing your carry-on.

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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsApril 26 to May 7AU$264
SYDCairnsApril 26 to April 30AU$360
MELCairnsApril 25 to May 2AU$379
ADLCairnsApril 24 to April 29AU$469
PERCairnsApril 24 to May 4AU$762
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment

Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment

2.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$877, price is now AU$507 per person
AU$507
per person
12 June - 15 June
just found
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$2,672, price is now AU$1,236 per person
AU$1,236
per person
30 May - 6 June
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) 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$1,208, price is now AU$600 per person
AU$600
per person
19 May - 22 May
found 4 hours ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) 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$1,887, price is now AU$947 per person
AU$947
per person
18 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
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Price was AU$2,048, price is now AU$1,085 per person
AU$1,085
per person
5 May - 9 May
found 1 day 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$1,378, price is now AU$769 per person
AU$769
per person
5 May - 9 May
found 1 day 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$1,041, price is now AU$598 per person
AU$598
per person
5 May - 9 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$2,122, price is now AU$1,278 per person
AU$1,278
per person
25 June - 2 July
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) 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$5,362, price is now AU$3,519 per person
AU$3,519
per person
22 Apr - 26 Apr
found 17 hours ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Villa San Michele

Villa San Michele

4.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,394, price is now AU$930 per person
AU$930
per person
26 May - 1 June
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,430, price is now AU$973 per person
AU$973
per person
30 May - 6 June
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Oasis at Palm Cove

Oasis at Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,749, price is now AU$1,205 per person
AU$1,205
per person
30 May - 6 June
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
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Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
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 in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Very sloppy room service.Its below standard for a 5 star hotel.

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Hotel is a bit far from restaurants walking distance

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

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Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

4 out of 5
Cnr Abbott And Florence Street Cairns QLD
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
The hotel is aged and somewhat dilapidated and in need of renovation. Seemed clear that minimal funds were being spent on maintenance. But the room was clean and the staff were nice. Central location is good.

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

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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.

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