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Cheapest Flights to Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at AU$96 for one-way flights and AU$192 for round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Wed., 26 Mar. - Sun., 30 Mar.
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$192 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$192
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 26 Mar. from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 30 Mar., priced at AU$192 found 7 hours ago
Regional Express
Sun., 15 Sep. - Sun., 29 Sep.
TSV
Townsville
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$201 Return, just found
AU$201
Return
just found
Select Regional Express flight, departing Sun., 15 Sep. from Townsville to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 29 Sep., priced at AU$201 just found
Jetstar
Sat., 3 Aug. - Mon., 5 Aug.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$212 Return, just found
AU$212
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., 3 Aug. from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Mon., 5 Aug., priced at AU$212 just found
Jetstar
Sat., 15 Jun. - Thu., 27 Jun.
NTL
Williamtown
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$232 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$232
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., 15 Jun. from Williamtown to Cairns Intl., returning Thu., 27 Jun., priced at AU$232 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Fri., 23 Aug. - Sun., 15 Sep.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$268 Return, just found
AU$268
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri., 23 Aug. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 15 Sep., priced at AU$268 just found
Jetstar
Mon., 2 Sep. - Mon., 16 Sep.
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$268 Return, just found
AU$268
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon., 2 Sep. from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Mon., 16 Sep., priced at AU$268 just found
Jetstar
Thu., 6 Feb. - Sun., 9 Feb.
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$292 Return, found 11 hours ago
AU$292
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu., 6 Feb. from Adelaide to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 9 Feb., priced at AU$292 found 11 hours ago
Jetstar
Wed., 9 Oct. - Sun., 13 Oct.
DRW
Darwin Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$332 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$332
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 9 Oct. from Darwin Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 13 Oct., priced at AU$332 found 8 hours ago
Jetstar
Sat., 15 Feb. - Sat., 22 Feb.
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$392 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$392
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., 15 Feb. from Perth to Cairns Intl., returning Sat., 22 Feb., priced at AU$392 found 2 hours ago
Jetstar
Wed., 28 Aug. - Sat., 31 Aug.
HBA
Hobart Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$413 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$413
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 28 Aug. from Hobart Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat., 31 Aug., priced at AU$413 found 6 days ago

Cairns Flights

When was the last time you embarked on a grand adventure? Whether it was last month or years ago, there’s never been a better time to start planning your next big trip. Book tickets to Cairns today and get ready to build your travel itinerary, from exploring the area with your family to recharging in the change of scenery. During your stay, visit the must-see attractions, chow down on the local cuisine, and relish in a holiday state of mind. However you decide to spend your upcoming trip, we’re here to make your travel plans easy and affordable.

Book Your Cairns Airfare

At Expedia.com.au, it’s simple to find cheap flights to Cairns that won’t cause your wallet to flinch. Browse through our inventory of Cairns flights and find airfare matching your preferred times and dates. Looking for a red-eye flight or an afternoon departure? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. You can even take advantage of our convenient My Scratchpad online feature, which lets you track your search results with ease. No more excuses; book your travel arrangements with us today to make your dream trip a reality.

Australia Domestic Flights Information

Cheapest Domestic Price
Starting from AU$96
Popular Airlines for Domestic Flights
Tigerair Australia, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways
Popular Airports in Australia
Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, Tullamarine Airport, Brisbane Airport, Perth Airport, Adelaide Airport

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Cairns that have flexible change policies?
When it comes to travelling these days, flexibility is key. That’s why we have a “No change fee” search function to help you track down flexible, affordable airfares to Cairns. It’s on the left of your screen directly under the “Flexible change policies” subheading.
How can I find cheap tickets to Cairns?
Book ahead of time, fly to or from nearby airports, use frequent flyer miles — there’s no shortage of ways! Another one is to use Expedia’s “flexible dates” feature. Find your Cairns flight, then compare the cheapest prices for nearby dates. In the last seven days, the best price for a flight to Cairns was AU$192.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between AU$192 and AU$413 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Gold Coast (OOL), the lowest amount paid during this time was AU$96.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns?
Taking off on a Tuesday, followed by a Monday, is generally the best way to score the cheapest fare. Avoid weekends if possible, because Saturday is typically the most expensive day of the week. Spend the dollars you saved living it up in Cairns instead!
How much is a plane ticket to Cairns?
Plane tickets to Cairns ranged from AU$192 to AU$413 in the last seven days. Normally, the earlier you book the better the price.
What are the best things to do in Cairns?

  • Start off your Cairns break in the lively city of Lamb Range. There’s so much to keep you on the go here, from impressive attractions like Copperlode Dam to amazing food, entertainment, shopping and more.
  • Lamb Range is known for its humid subtropical climate. But before you set off, see what the weather will be up to during your visit. Dry, wet, hot or cold, it’s always a good idea to be ready for anything!
  • When you’re ready to get out and experience more of this region, grab one of our low-priced car rentals and head toward Cairns. It’s about 13 kilometres to the northeast of Lamb Range and is also the home of leading tourist attractions, including Cairns Cable Ski.

What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Cairns?
February is the most affordable month to secure a seat for your Cairns getaway. Airfares are priciest over December, so avoid this time if you can.

Trending flights to Cairns

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Wed., 26 Mar. - Sun., 30 Mar.
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$192 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$192
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 26 Mar. from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 30 Mar., priced at AU$192 found 7 hours ago
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