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Cheap flights to Cairns from $85 One Way, $176 Round Trip
$176 return flights and $85 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.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
$176 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
$181 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
$186 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$186
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
$301 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$301
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
WSI
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
$414 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$414
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
DRW
Darwin
CNS
Cairns
$492 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$492
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
SFO
San Francisco
CNS
Cairns
$1,002 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,002
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
LAX
Los Angeles
CNS
Cairns
$1,002 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$1,002
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PDX
Portland
CNS
Cairns
$1,085 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,085
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
DFW
Dallas
CNS
Cairns
$1,107 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,107
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
HNL
Oahu
CNS
Cairns
$1,227 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,227
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
SEA
Seattle
CNS
Cairns
$1,336 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,336
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Deals For This Weekend's Flights
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Score Epic Cairns Accommodation Deals
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
$55 nightly
The price is $55 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$55 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and tidy room.very spacious"
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
Aspect Central
209 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
$70 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$77 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are located ...
Hides Hotel Cairns
87 Lake Street Cairns QLD
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$83 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Management are horrible people, the staff were ok but the customer service of the Management is the worst i have ever experienced. I asked them to clean the moldy AC unit and they refused and told me to leave if I didn't like it."
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026
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Comfort Inn Cairns City
183-185 Lake St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$93 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$102 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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! (545 reviews)
"Good location only a short walk away from the main streets!"
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
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
175 Lake St Cairns QLD
$203 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$203 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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! (633 reviews)
"Stayed in room 303. Quite run down with paint falling off roof. The bed was very hard- quite uncomfortable for us and the pillows weren't good. Went and bought our own. Check in was smooth though and reception guy seems nice. Parking was easy and close to food."
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
62 Abbott Street, 62 Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$164 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$164 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (904 reviews)
"Excellent location. Lovely spacious 1 bed apartment. Comfortable bed, I slept really well. Good AC. Really enjoyed my stay at Il Palazzo"
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026
181 The Esplanade
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 Cairns Central ...
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Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments
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
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
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$190 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
$209 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location! within easy access to the esplanade, the night market and the city centre."
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
Crystalbrook Flynn
68/72 Abbott St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$225 nightly
The price is $248 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$248 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"Everything was fabulous. The only feedback we would have is that we thought the room service plates should be covered. We were in a lift full of people and there was a plate of uncovered food in there. We had a fabulous stay, the room was amazing and staff wonderful. Would defo stay again !!"
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street Cairns QLD
$146 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$162 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"The room was very spacious with a lovely view, it really could do with a facelift, a bit worn and outdated, as we were there on Saturday night, there was very loud street noise until late, but not other nights. But, the location certainly made up for it! Actually got to see the Cruise Ship Carnival ..."
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026
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Hilton Cairns
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
$183 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$201 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
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)
"Nice pool, huge breakfast buffet with everything, free beach towels for going snorkeling in the reef. We already had reservations, but they were willing to help us find things to do. The hotel was right next to the boardwalk and piers."
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026
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
145 The Esplanade Cairns QLD
$152 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$168 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
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! (1,008 reviews)
"The property was a little run down"
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
49-61 Little Pease Street Manoora QLD
$55 nightly
The price is $55 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$55 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and tidy room.very spacious"
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
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! (802 reviews)
Families like: Outdoor pools, free waterpark access, kitchen, playground
Travelers say...
"Even though the property was quite full with peak holidays, it was quiet. Staff were very friendly and helpful with any queries and supportive with activity bookings. Had everything we needed for our stay. The free wifi was as expected, but we now travel with an eSIM, which supports our needs. There ..."
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$205 nightly
The price is $226 total per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
$226 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The property is not well maintained and lacks updating inside the individual rooms. I feel the cost was too high for what you get. I ordered twice for room service both times asking for ice with my drink, was not given the ice m. Finally I asked the waitress who said she would be back with ice. She ..."
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026
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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