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Cheap flights to Cairns

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Jetstar
Wed, 7 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$204 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$204
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 7 Jan from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, 21 Jan, priced at AU$204 found 15 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, 26 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar
MCY
Sunshine Coast
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$227 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$227
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 26 Feb from Sunshine Coast to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, 14 Mar, priced at AU$227 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$230 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$230
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, 21 Jan, priced at AU$230 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Thu, 29 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$248 Return, found 22 hours ago
AU$248
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, 11 Feb, priced at AU$248 found 22 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$262 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$262
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 30 Apr, priced at AU$262 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Sat, 25 July - Thu, 6 Aug
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$372 Return, found 16 hours ago
AU$372
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 25 July from Adelaide to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 6 Aug, priced at AU$372 found 16 hours ago
Jetstar
Wed, 7 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
NTL
Williamtown
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$410 Return, found 13 hours ago
AU$410
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 7 Jan from Williamtown to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, 14 Jan, priced at AU$410 found 13 hours ago
Regional Express
Tue, 23 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
TSV
Townsville
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$440 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$440
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Regional Express flight, departing Tue, 23 Dec from Townsville to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, 28 Dec, priced at AU$440 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Wed, 29 Apr - Mon, 4 May
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$450 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$450
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 29 Apr from Perth to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, 4 May, priced at AU$450 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 16 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
LST
Launceston
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$467 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$467
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 16 Mar from Launceston to Cairns Intl., returning Sun, 22 Mar, priced at AU$467 found 14 hours ago

Cheapest Flights To Cairns

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Cheer up, frugal friend! We've found flights to Cairns starting from AU$204. 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, Qantas Airways, Regional Express. What are you waiting for? You grab the ticket, we’ll start packing your carry-on.

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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
MELCairnsDecember 20 to January 6AU$563
BNECairnsDecember 19 to December 25AU$587
SYDCairnsDecember 19 to January 7AU$620
ADLCairnsDecember 19 to January 8AU$803
*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$980, price is now AU$639 per person
AU$639
per person
18 Jan - 22 Jan
found 14 hours ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
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Price was AU$2,915, price is now AU$1,526 per person
AU$1,526
per person
20 Feb - 26 Feb
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Sanctuary Palm Cove

Sanctuary Palm Cove

5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,429, price is now AU$925 per person
AU$925
per person
20 Feb - 26 Feb
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Vision Apartments

Vision Apartments

4.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,523, price is now AU$1,013 per person
AU$1,013
per person
20 Feb - 26 Feb
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) 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$2,088, price is now AU$1,403 per person
AU$1,403
per person
10 Feb - 14 Feb
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$1,267, price is now AU$855 per person
AU$855
per person
20 Feb - 26 Feb
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) 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$2,227, price is now AU$1,513 per person
AU$1,513
per person
1 Mar - 8 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) 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$1,512, price is now AU$1,055 per person
AU$1,055
per person
18 Jan - 22 Jan
found 14 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
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Price was AU$1,673, price is now AU$1,187 per person
AU$1,187
per person
20 Feb - 26 Feb
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) 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$1,334, price is now AU$958 per person
AU$958
per person
15 Feb - 19 Feb
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Oasis at Palm Cove

Oasis at Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Price was AU$1,081, price is now AU$776 per person
AU$776
per person
20 Feb - 26 Feb
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
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Price was AU$924, price is now AU$678 per person
AU$678
per person
29 Jan - 1 Feb
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
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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 family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Food and beverage service appalling but love the resort overall

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

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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! (1,007 reviews)
The room was clean, the bed was very comfortable, and the towels were soft and fluffy. I appreciated receiving a text message asking if I needed anything during my stay, it was convenient to be able to communicate that way. Both the front desk staff and the breakfast staff were friendly, and it made ...

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

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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 family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Nice place to stay , good location if you need a boat out to the reef, easy walk to shops and places to eat.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 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.