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Cheap flights to Cairns from $74 One Way, $151 Round Trip

$151 return flights and $74 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*
BNECairnsMay 22 to May 25$151
MELCairnsMay 24 to May 28$363
SYDCairnsMay 24 to May 26$416
ADLCairnsMay 23 to May 24$423
NRTCairnsMay 22 to May 28$821
*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
$57 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$57 total
May 18 - May 19
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! (1,002 reviews)
This was a nice place to stay with kids if you were on a budget, but not anymore. No maintenance or upkeep on the facilities, gardens overgrown. May be suitable for those who have no other option to go.

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

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Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
$77 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$84 total
Jun 10 - Jun 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 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
$69 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from May 29 to May 30
$76 total
May 29 - May 30
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! (1,000 reviews)
Budget hotel, location is not bad, stuff at the front desk not friendly

Reviewed on May 12, 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 30 to May 31
$92 total
May 30 - May 31
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! (542 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
$182 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from May 29 to May 30
$182 total
May 29 - May 30
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
$122 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from May 16 to May 17
$122 total
May 16 - May 17
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! (893 reviews)
Great reception staff. Room was spacious & clean. Good location.

Reviewed on May 8, 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
$160 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$176 total
May 31 - Jun 1
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! (1,002 reviews)
Lovely hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great, peaceful location. Good restaurants nearby.

Reviewed on May 13, 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
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$115 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (1,011 reviews)
Only stayed for convenience to hospital during medical procedure. Good clean room.

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$134 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$147 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Clean and great location separated by a small road from the esplanade. Staff was nice. Everything was satisfactory. The rooms are dated and worn out.

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$109 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from May 29 to May 30
$120 total
May 29 - May 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,036 reviews)
Was great for a little stay away

Reviewed on May 12, 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
$147 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from May 29 to May 30
$162 total
May 29 - May 30
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! (1,003 reviews)
Cairns plaza hotelnis a 3 star hotel but I wi rate as 4 star definately. Very clean, stuff is friendly. Thannks to Lyv, the receptionist, she has been amazing and very helpful! Makes guests really feel welcome:) one negative thing onky are the matresses are very uncomfortable. But if needed I will ...

Reviewed on May 9, 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
$57 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$57 total
May 18 - May 19
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! (1,002 reviews)
This was a nice place to stay with kids if you were on a budget, but not anymore. No maintenance or upkeep on the facilities, gardens overgrown. May be suitable for those who have no other option to go.

Reviewed on May 10, 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
$80 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$88 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (785 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Cabin was bit small

Reviewed on May 11, 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
$132 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$145 total
May 31 - Jun 1
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! (1,000 reviews)
No first air kit was available when we asked for.

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Opens in a new windowRydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
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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