Cheap Flights to Cairns

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  • Jetstar

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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.

Jetstar
Tue, 2 June - Wed, 3 June
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
NZ$227 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$227
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 2 June from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 3 June, priced at NZ$227 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
NZ$304 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$304
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 28 Feb from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Sat, 7 Mar, priced at NZ$304 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, 25 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
NZ$341 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$341
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 25 Aug from Sydney to Cairns, returning Fri, 28 Aug, priced at NZ$341 found 3 days ago
Air Niugini
Tue, 31 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr
POM
Port Moresby
CNS
Cairns
NZ$585 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$585
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air Niugini flight, departing Tue, 31 Mar from Port Moresby to Cairns, returning Fri, 3 Apr, priced at NZ$585 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 17 June
AVV
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
NZ$592 Return, found 23 hours ago
NZ$592
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 27 May from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Wed, 17 June, priced at NZ$592 found 23 hours ago
Jetstar
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 3 Mar
CHC
Christchurch
CNS
Cairns
NZ$601 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$601
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Christchurch to Cairns, returning Tue, 3 Mar, priced at NZ$601 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
NZ$657 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$657
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Sun, 15 Mar, priced at NZ$657 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Sun, 15 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
AKL
Auckland
CNS
Cairns
NZ$746 Return, found 21 hours ago
NZ$746
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 15 Nov from Auckland to Cairns, returning Tue, 24 Nov, priced at NZ$746 found 21 hours ago
Fiji Airways
Sat, 4 July - Sat, 18 July
NAN
Nadi
CNS
Cairns
NZ$763 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$763
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, 4 July from Nadi to Cairns, returning Sat, 18 July, priced at NZ$763 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 31 Aug - Sat, 5 Sept
ZQN
Queenstown
CNS
Cairns
NZ$779 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$779
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 31 Aug from Queenstown to Cairns, returning Sat, 5 Sept, priced at NZ$779 found 2 days ago

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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, 2 Mar - Tue, 3 Mar
CHC
Christchurch
CNS
Cairns
NZ$601 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$601
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Christchurch to Cairns, returning Tue, 3 Mar, priced at NZ$601 found 1 day ago

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$227.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between NZ$227 and NZ$779 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Brisbane (BNE), the lowest amount paid during this time was NZ$123.
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$227 to NZ$779 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
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Air Niugini, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways
Roundtrip price
from NZ$227
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