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Cheapest Flights to Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at NZ$114 for one-way flights and NZ$248 for round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Tue., 10 Sep. - Sun., 15 Sep.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
NZ$248 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$248
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue., 10 Sep. from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 15 Sep., priced at NZ$248 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Sun., 21 Jul. - Fri., 26 Jul.
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
NZ$275 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$275
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun., 21 Jul. from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Fri., 26 Jul., priced at NZ$275 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu., 25 Jul. - Mon., 29 Jul.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
NZ$352 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$352
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 25 Jul. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Mon., 29 Jul., priced at NZ$352 found 3 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed., 4 Sep. - Wed., 4 Sep.
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
NZ$434 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$434
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed., 4 Sep. from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Wed., 4 Sep., priced at NZ$434 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Tue., 18 Jun. - Tue., 25 Jun.
AVV
Avalon
CNS
Cairns Intl.
NZ$610 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$610
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue., 18 Jun. from Avalon to Cairns Intl., returning Tue., 25 Jun., priced at NZ$610 found 1 day ago
Air Niugini
Tue., 2 Jul. - Sat., 6 Jul.
POM
Jackson Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
NZ$618 Return, just found
NZ$618
Return
just found
Select Air Niugini flight, departing Tue., 2 Jul. from Jackson Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat., 6 Jul., priced at NZ$618 just found
Virgin Australia
Sat., 24 Aug. - Fri., 30 Aug.
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns Intl.
NZ$686 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$686
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat., 24 Aug. from Perth to Cairns Intl., returning Fri., 30 Aug., priced at NZ$686 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Sat., 20 Jul. - Fri., 26 Jul.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
NZ$768 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$768
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., 20 Jul. from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri., 26 Jul., priced at NZ$768 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Tue., 15 Apr. - Sat., 26 Apr.
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
NZ$846 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$846
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue., 15 Apr. from Queenstown Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sat., 26 Apr., priced at NZ$846 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Wed., 26 Feb. - Sun., 16 Mar.
WLG
Wellington Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
NZ$871 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$871
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed., 26 Feb. from Wellington Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 16 Mar., priced at NZ$871 found 1 hour ago

Cairns Flights

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Cairns Flights Information

Airlines serving
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Air Niugini
Roundtrip price
from NZ$248

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 NZ$248.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between NZ$248 and NZ$871 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Gold Coast (OOL), the lowest amount paid during this time was NZ$114.
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 NZ$248 to NZ$871 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
Sat., 20 Jul. - Fri., 26 Jul.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
NZ$768 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$768
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., 20 Jul. from Auckland Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri., 26 Jul., priced at NZ$768 found 5 days ago
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