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Cheap flights to Cairns from $71 One Way, $152 Round Trip

$152 return flights and $71 one-way flights to Cairns were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDCairnsMay 8 to May 11$336
BNECairnsMay 9 to May 9$340
OOLCairnsMay 8 to May 11$369
MELCairnsMay 9 to May 15$439
PERCairnsMay 9 to May 10$953
KIXCairnsMay 9 to May 16$981
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
$53 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
$53 total
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Lovely clean cabin,friendly professional staff and peace and quiet,thanks for a relaxing stay.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

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Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
$75 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from May 26 to May 27
$83 total
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Check in was simple and the room was clean. Friendly staff and within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$74 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
The location is excellent. The front staff very helpful. Had issue manager was useless basically said couldn't help. Lady on desk quickly moved us to another room. Solving everything

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

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Comfort Inn Cairns City

Comfort Inn Cairns City

4 out of 5
183-185 Lake St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$84 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$92 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns ...
7.8/10 Good! (541 reviews)
The food at the Yum Sing was amazing. Will stay at the the Comfort Inn again and would recommend to others.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Cairns Apartment Hotels

Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens

3.5 out of 5
175 Lake St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$181 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$181 total
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (626 reviews)
Great secure gated off street parking.

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

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Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
62 Abbott Street, 62 Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$132 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from May 6 to May 7
$132 total
May 6 - May 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy room service, in-room massages, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns ...
9/10 Wonderful! (889 reviews)
Everything was great. Staff were very helpful. The property is a little tired but everything was clean and as expected. Staff were great and you are bang in the middle of everything. Parking on site✅ Overall when wanting to stay in Cairns CBD. We would be back. Well done.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

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181 The Esplanade

181 The Esplanade

4 out of 5
181 The Esplanade Cairns North QLD
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal ...
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Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments

Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
71 Lake Street Cairns QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (837 reviews)
Centrally located- no frills
Hotel is as advertised, in need of renovation but we always had the pool to ourselves and apartment was very spacious. So if you are on a budget and after a no frills place to stay in central Cairns I highly recommend.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$147 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from May 15 to May 16
$162 total
May 15 - May 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Rooms were lovely and clean. Staff very helpful. I was caught off guard with having to pay $30 a day for parking, so moved car around free parking on the Esplanade.

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

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Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$107 total
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
This is a very nice resort. The rooms are spacious and clean. The bed was a bit hard for me and gave me an achy back and hips in the morning. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the property is well maintained. The food I bought at the Thirsty Flamingo was very good as well. The resort is ...

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

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Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$134 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from May 22 to May 23
$147 total
May 22 - May 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Friendly and professional staff! Amy and Alexandra were very attentive and addressed all our questions! The hotel room was clean, comfortable, and had great views!

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$143 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$158 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Comfortable stay for a stopover.

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Cairns

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$136 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from May 19 to May 20
$150 total
May 19 - May 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
AC smelt clean, rooms high standard of cleanliness, close to great food outlets , easy parking, staff very professional and friendly. Highly recommend staying here.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
$53 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
$53 total
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Lovely clean cabin,friendly professional staff and peace and quiet,thanks for a relaxing stay.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

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Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Great for families

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
$86 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$95 total
May 5 - May 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (779 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, free waterpark access, kitchen, playground

Travelers say...
Great for kids, clean, basic necessities included. Staff very friendly. Overall a great stay. Only downside was wifi wasn’t great and I didn’t have very good phone reception, might have just been our spot in the park.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$143 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$158 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Comfortable stay for a stopover.

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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