Cheap Flights to Cairns

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Cheapest Flights to Cairns

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

Virgin Australia
Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
NZ$254 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$254
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Sydney to Cairns, returning Thu, 5 Feb, priced at NZ$254 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, 9 June - Tue, 30 June
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
NZ$272 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$272
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 9 June from Gold Coast to Cairns, returning Tue, 30 June, priced at NZ$272 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 5 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
NZ$329 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$329
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 5 Feb from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Wed, 11 Feb, priced at NZ$329 found 4 days ago
Virgin Australia
Sat, 7 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
MCY
Maroochydore
CNS
Cairns
NZ$475 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$475
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 7 Mar from Maroochydore to Cairns, returning Sun, 15 Mar, priced at NZ$475 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, 9 June - Tue, 30 June
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
NZ$550 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$550
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 9 June from Gold Coast to Cairns, returning Tue, 30 June, priced at NZ$550 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
HID
Horn Island
CNS
Cairns
NZ$637 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$637
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 23 Oct from Horn Island to Cairns, returning Mon, 27 Oct, priced at NZ$637 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Mon, 12 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
CHC
Christchurch
CNS
Cairns
NZ$693 Return, just found
NZ$693
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 12 Jan from Christchurch to Cairns, returning Thu, 22 Jan, priced at NZ$693 just found
Jetstar
Tue, 26 May - Thu, 18 June
AKL
Auckland
CNS
Cairns
NZ$737 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$737
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 26 May from Auckland to Cairns, returning Thu, 18 June, priced at NZ$737 found 2 days ago
Airnorth Regional
Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns
NZ$911 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$911
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Wed, 5 Nov from Perth to Cairns, returning Wed, 12 Nov, priced at NZ$911 found 3 days ago
Fiji Airways
Fri, 7 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
AKL
Auckland
CNS
Cairns
NZ$1,005 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,005
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Fri, 7 Aug from Auckland to Cairns, returning Sat, 15 Aug, priced at NZ$1,005 found 1 day ago

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
Mon, 12 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
CHC
Christchurch
CNS
Cairns
NZ$693 Return, just found
NZ$693
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 12 Jan from Christchurch to Cairns, returning Thu, 22 Jan, priced at NZ$693 just found

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$254.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between NZ$254 and NZ$1,005 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Brisbane (BNE), the lowest amount paid during this time was NZ$106.
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$254 to NZ$1,005 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.

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Airlines serving
Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Airnorth Regional, Fiji Airways
Roundtrip price
from NZ$254
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