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Cheap flights to Cairns

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Jetstar
Thu., 12 Jun. - Sun., 15 Jun.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$212 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$212
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu., 12 Jun. from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 15 Jun., priced at AU$212 found 2 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Sat., 9 Aug. - Sat., 23 Aug.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$214 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$214
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat., 9 Aug. from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sat., 23 Aug., priced at AU$214 found 4 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu., 4 Sep. - Wed., 10 Sep.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$216 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$216
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 4 Sep. from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed., 10 Sep., priced at AU$216 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Mon., 14 Apr. - Tue., 22 Apr.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$220 Return, just found
AU$220
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon., 14 Apr. from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Tue., 22 Apr., priced at AU$220 just found
Virgin Australia
Sat., 9 Aug. - Sat., 23 Aug.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$223 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$223
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat., 9 Aug. from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Sat., 23 Aug., priced at AU$223 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Thu., 20 Mar. - Tue., 25 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$224 Return, found 10 hours ago
AU$224
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu., 20 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue., 25 Mar., priced at AU$224 found 10 hours ago
Jetstar
Tue., 27 May - Wed., 4 Jun.
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$233 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$233
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue., 27 May from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Wed., 4 Jun., priced at AU$233 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Wed., 19 Feb. - Wed., 5 Mar.
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$268 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$268
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 19 Feb. from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Wed., 5 Mar., priced at AU$268 found 1 hour ago
Qantas Airways
Thu., 4 Sep. - Wed., 10 Sep.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$314 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$314
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu., 4 Sep. from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Wed., 10 Sep., priced at AU$314 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Fri., 28 Mar. - Sun., 6 Apr.
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns Intl.
AU$352 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$352
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri., 28 Mar. from Adelaide to Cairns Intl., returning Sun., 6 Apr., priced at AU$352 found 1 day ago

Cheapest Flights To Cairns

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Cheer up, frugal friend! We've found flights to Cairns starting from AU$212. 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*
BNECairnsFebruary 1 to February 5AU$261
MELCairnsJanuary 31 to February 7AU$342
ADLCairnsJanuary 31 to February 9AU$441
SYDCairnsJanuary 31 to February 4AU$484
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
per person
11 Apr - 17 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
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per person
16 Feb - 23 Feb
found 22 hours ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Pullman Cairns International

Pullman Cairns International

5 out of 5
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per person
15 Mar - 22 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
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per person
17 Apr - 22 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
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per person
16 Feb - 23 Feb
found 22 hours ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Getaway On Grafton

Getaway On Grafton

4 out of 5
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per person
17 Apr - 22 Apr
found 1 day ago
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Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Oasis at Palm Cove

Oasis at Palm Cove

4 out of 5
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per person
15 Mar - 22 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

3.5 out of 5
per person
21 Apr - 26 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
per person
15 Mar - 22 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Vue Apartments Trinity Beach

Vue Apartments Trinity Beach

4.5 out of 5
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per person
17 Apr - 23 Apr
found 6 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
11 Apr - 17 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Beach Terraces- Port Douglas

Beach Terraces- Port Douglas

4 out of 5
per person
27 Feb - 3 Mar
found 13 hours ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
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