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Cheap flights to Cairns

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Virgin Australia
Fri., 24 Oct. - Sun., 26 Oct.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$187 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$187
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri., 24 Oct. from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 26 Oct., priced at AU$187 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu., 20 Nov. - Tue., 9 Dec.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$192 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$192
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 20 Nov. from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Tue., 9 Dec., priced at AU$192 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Wed., 14 May - Wed., 21 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$192 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$192
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 14 May from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed., 21 May, priced at AU$192 found 4 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Fri., 22 Aug. - Sun., 24 Aug.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$194 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$194
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri., 22 Aug. from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 24 Aug., priced at AU$194 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Sat., 30 Aug. - Sun., 31 Aug.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$200 Return, found 23 hours ago
AU$200
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat., 30 Aug. from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 31 Aug., priced at AU$200 found 23 hours ago
Jetstar
Sat., 10 May - Wed., 14 May
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$224 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$224
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., 10 May from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Wed., 14 May, priced at AU$224 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Thu., 3 Jul. - Tue., 8 Jul.
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$242 Return, just found
AU$242
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu., 3 Jul. from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Tue., 8 Jul., priced at AU$242 just found
Jetstar
Thu., 11 Sep. - Mon., 15 Sep.
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$250 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$250
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu., 11 Sep. from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Mon., 15 Sep., priced at AU$250 found 15 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Fri., 24 Oct. - Mon., 27 Oct.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$292 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$292
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri., 24 Oct. from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Mon., 27 Oct., priced at AU$292 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Mon., 26 May - Sun., 1 Jun.
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$352 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$352
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon., 26 May from Adelaide to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 1 Jun., priced at AU$352 found 2 days ago

Cheapest Flights To Cairns

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Cheer up, frugal friend! We've found flights to Cairns starting from AU$187. When you grab economy (or premium economy flights if you're feeling fancy) to Cairns at a discount on lastminute.com.au, you still have plenty left over for a midnight snack after you get home from the nightclub (or the museum, as far as your mum is concerned).

What airlines fly to Cairns?

Some of the most popular airlines that fly to airports in Cairns are Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways. What are you waiting for? You grab the ticket, we’ll start packing your carry-on.

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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsApril 20 to April 23AU$462
MELCairnsApril 19 to May 1AU$521
SYDCairnsApril 20 to April 25AU$578
OOLCairnsApril 19 to April 24AU$643
ADLCairnsApril 19 to April 20AU$655
PERCairnsApril 20 to April 23AU$710
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Acacia Court Hotel

Acacia Court Hotel

3.5 out of 5
per person
4 Jul - 7 Jul
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

5 out of 5
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per person
5 May - 11 May
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Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

5 out of 5
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per person
26 Jun - 30 Jun
found 1 day ago
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Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
per person
26 Jun - 30 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Villa Beach Palm Cove

Villa Beach Palm Cove

3.5 out of 5
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per person
4 Jul - 7 Jul
found 1 day ago
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Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
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per person
4 Jul - 11 Jul
found 1 day ago
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Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Sanctuary Palm Cove

Sanctuary Palm Cove

5 out of 5
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per person
19 Jun - 22 Jun
found 17 hours ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
per person
26 Jun - 30 Jun
found 1 day ago
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Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
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per person
8 Jul - 15 Jul
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Reef Club Resort

Reef Club Resort

4 out of 5
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per person
8 Jul - 15 Jul
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Reef Resort Villas Port Douglas

Reef Resort Villas Port Douglas

4 out of 5
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per person
8 Jul - 15 Jul
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Beach Terraces- Port Douglas

Beach Terraces- Port Douglas

4 out of 5
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per person
4 Jun - 10 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

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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.