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Cheap flights to Cairns from $77 One Way, $156 Round Trip

$156 return flights and $77 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.

Sun, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 30
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
$156 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$156
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Aug 24 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Sat, Aug 30, priced at $156 found 1 day ago
Fri, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 21
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
$173 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Mar 13 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, Mar 21, priced at $173 found 5 days ago
Sun, Jan 4 - Sun, Jan 11
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
$255 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$255
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Jan 4 from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Sun, Jan 11, priced at $255 found 22 hours ago
Thu, Aug 21 - Thu, Aug 28
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
$335 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$335
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Aug 21 from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Thu, Aug 28, priced at $335 found 1 day ago
Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
AKL
Auckland
CNS
Cairns
$409 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$409
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 3 from Auckland to Cairns, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $409 found 2 days ago
Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 19
ZQN
Queenstown
CNS
Cairns
$539 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$539
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Queenstown to Cairns, returning Sun, Oct 19, priced at $539 found 8 hours ago
Sat, Aug 23 - Mon, Sep 8
LAX
Los Angeles
CNS
Cairns
$993 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$993
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Aug 23 from Los Angeles to Cairns, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $993 found 22 hours ago
Thu, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 28
SFO
San Francisco
CNS
Cairns
$993 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$993
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Aug 14 from San Francisco to Cairns, returning Thu, Aug 28, priced at $993 found 13 hours ago
Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 11
PDX
Portland
CNS
Cairns
$1,043 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,043
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Portland to Cairns, returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $1,043 found 2 days ago
Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 8
DTW
Detroit
CNS
Cairns
$1,070 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,070
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 1 from Detroit to Cairns, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $1,070 found 3 days ago
Sat, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 18
DFW
Dallas
CNS
Cairns
$1,101 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,101
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from Dallas to Cairns, returning Thu, Sep 18, priced at $1,101 found 1 day ago
Sun, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 12
MSP
Minneapolis
CNS
Cairns
$1,119 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,119
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Aug 31 from Minneapolis to Cairns, returning Fri, Sep 12, priced at $1,119 found 2 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BNECairnsJuly 27 to July 31$296
SYDCairnsJuly 27 to August 3$302
MELCairnsJuly 27 to July 30$392
ADLCairnsJuly 27 to August 2$393
OOLCairnsJuly 26 to July 28$463
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Score Epic Cairns Accommodation Deals

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
$50 nightly
The price is $50 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$50 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
$70 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
$77 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good location. Lots of food options nearby."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Aspect Central
Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (998 reviews)
"Great location & good breakfast offer. Only one person acknowledging guests on reception but apart from that no issue. Spacious room with good facilities"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

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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
$91 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$100 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (518 reviews)
"Thank you🙏"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Comfort Inn Cairns City
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
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (574 reviews)
"Very nice apartment"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

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Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
62 Abbott Street, 62, Cairns, QLD
$178 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$196 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy room service, in-room massages, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (812 reviews)
"A very italian property. Communal area, the heated pool, the walking distance to shops. Lovely"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
181 The Esplanade

181 The Esplanade

4 out of 5
181 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (342 reviews)
"Stayed in 2 bedroom ocean view apartment on 3rd floor. While slightly dated still excellent and would highly recommend, clean and very generous amount of space throughout. Great location, 15 minute walk along the Esplanade to the marina terminal. Restaurant next door was fantastic also."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

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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 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
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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Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$214 nightly
The price is $236 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$236 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairns. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"We only stayed one night but the pool area was great for the kids, room service was delicious and the buffet breakfast had good variety."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Hilton Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$154 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
$169 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"The staff were amazing! The room had a musty smell and looks a bit tired."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
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
$91 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$100 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"My room is in the 2nd floor and don’t have an elevator, my suitcase is 30 kilos and I was struggling in their stairway, that was dangerous . I will never stay their again"

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
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Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
Corner Esplanade And Spence Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Good size comfortable room.Close to all I need to do in the city."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

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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
Stay at this 4-star 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"We had a great stay as a family of four with two young children. The 24-hour front desk was very convenient, and all the staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed in a room with a separate living area and a bedroom with a king-size bed, and with a crib and an extra bed added, there was plenty of ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

2.5 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
$50 nightly
The price is $50 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$50 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Great for families

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road, Woree, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (734 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"The entire property alone presented a welcoming vibe - from the staff at the counter to our room and surrounding activities, it was a great feeling to be able to simply enjoy on being holiday. Thanks again for a lovely stay!"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

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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
$186 nightly
The price is $204 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$204 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,009 reviews)
"We liked the location and the room was generous. The beds were not comfortable."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Rydges 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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