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Cheap flights to Cairns

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Jetstar
Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 6 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$200 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$200
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 28 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, 6 May, priced at AU$200 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 6 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$225 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$225
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 28 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, 6 May, priced at AU$225 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 27 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$233 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$233
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 27 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, 28 Mar, priced at AU$233 found 3 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Tue, 17 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$236 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$236
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, 30 Mar, priced at AU$236 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, 18 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
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 Sat, 18 Apr from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, 21 Apr, priced at AU$242 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 27 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$245 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$245
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 27 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, 28 Mar, priced at AU$245 found 3 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Sun, 29 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$246 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$246
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, 29 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at AU$246 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 17 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$256 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$256
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 17 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, 22 Apr, priced at AU$256 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Thu, 26 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$258 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$258
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 26 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, 27 Mar, priced at AU$258 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Sat, 18 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$259 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$259
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 18 Apr from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, 21 Apr, priced at AU$259 found 6 days ago

Cheapest Flights To Cairns

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Cheer up, frugal friend! We've found flights to Cairns starting from AU$200. 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*
BNECairnsMarch 20 to March 23AU$264
MELCairnsMarch 21 to March 23AU$295
SYDCairnsMarch 21 to March 29AU$355
ADLCairnsMarch 20 to March 27AU$525
PERCairnsMarch 20 to March 28AU$708
*Prices include taxes and fees

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The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$810, price is now AU$570 per person
AU$570
per person
27 May - 31 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
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Price was AU$1,104, price is now AU$658 per person
AU$658
per person
8 May - 13 May
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
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Price was AU$1,838, price is now AU$1,096 per person
AU$1,096
per person
16 Apr - 20 Apr
found 16 hours ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Bright and Spacious Triplex Near Holloways Beach

Bright and Spacious Triplex Near Holloways Beach

2 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,995, price is now AU$1,228 per person
AU$1,228
per person
2 June - 7 June
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) 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$1,557, price is now AU$963 per person
AU$963
per person
24 May - 29 May
found 19 hours ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) 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
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,348, price is now AU$862 per person
AU$862
per person
14 Apr - 17 Apr
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$4,178, price is now AU$2,747 per person
AU$2,747
per person
8 June - 13 June
found 1 day 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$992, price is now AU$660 per person
AU$660
per person
18 May - 23 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$836, price is now AU$577 per person
AU$577
per person
18 May - 23 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Tree Inn

Coral Tree Inn

3.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,025, price is now AU$738 per person
AU$738
per person
18 May - 23 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Beachfront Terraces

Beachfront Terraces

3.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,905, price is now AU$1,380 per person
AU$1,380
per person
22 May - 29 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
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