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Cheap round-trip flights to Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £56 for one-way flights and £132 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Sun, 30 Mar - Thu, 3 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns Intl.
£132 Return, found 6 days ago
£132
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 30 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 3 Apr, priced at £132 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, 30 Jul - Fri, 2 Aug
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
£140 Return, found 9 hours ago
£140
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 30 Jul from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, 2 Aug, priced at £140 found 9 hours ago
Jetstar
Sun, 1 Sep - Mon, 2 Sep
MEL
Tullamarine
CNS
Cairns Intl.
£178 Return, found 3 days ago
£178
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 1 Sep from Tullamarine to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, 2 Sep, priced at £178 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, 30 Jul - Mon, 19 Aug
OOL
Coolangatta
CNS
Cairns Intl.
£228 Return, found 1 day ago
£228
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 30 Jul from Coolangatta to Cairns Intl., returning Mon, 19 Aug, priced at £228 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Sat, 31 Aug - Thu, 19 Sep
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns Intl.
£270 Return, found 4 days ago
£270
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 31 Aug from Perth to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 19 Sep, priced at £270 found 4 days ago
Air Niugini
Thu, 27 Jun - Tue, 9 Jul
POM
Jackson Intl.
CNS
Cairns Intl.
£294 Return, found 2 days ago
£294
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air Niugini flight, departing Thu, 27 Jun from Jackson Intl. to Cairns Intl., returning Tue, 9 Jul, priced at £294 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 15 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns Intl.
£315 Return, found 6 days ago
£315
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 15 Aug from Adelaide to Cairns Intl., returning Wed, 21 Aug, priced at £315 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, 8 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
AVV
Avalon
CNS
Cairns Intl.
£322 Return, found 3 days ago
£322
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 8 Jun from Avalon to Cairns Intl., returning Thu, 13 Jun, priced at £322 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Fri, 20 Dec - Sat, 4 Jan
SIN
Changi
CNS
Cairns Intl.
£632 Return, found 3 days ago
£632
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 20 Dec from Changi to Cairns Intl., returning Sat, 4 Jan, priced at £632 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Wed, 12 Mar - Fri, 28 Mar
LHR
Heathrow
CNS
Cairns Intl.
£724 Return, found 8 hours ago
£724
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 12 Mar from Heathrow to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, 28 Mar, priced at £724 found 8 hours ago

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Cairns Flights Information

Airlines serving
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Air Niugini, Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Lufthansa
Roundtrip price
from £132

Frequently asked questions

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When it comes to travelling these days, flexibility is key. That’s why we have a “No change fee” search function to help you track down flexible, affordable airfares to Cairns. It’s on the left of your screen directly under the “Flexible change policies” subheading.
How can I find cheap tickets to Cairns?
Book ahead of time, fly to or from nearby airports, use frequent flyer miles — there’s no shortage of ways! Another one is to use Expedia’s “flexible dates” feature. Find your Cairns flight, then compare the cheapest prices for nearby dates. In the last seven days, the best price for a flight to Cairns was £132.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between £132 and £724 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Brisbane (BNE), the lowest amount paid during this time was £56.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns?
Taking off on a Tuesday, followed by a Monday, is generally the best way to score the cheapest fare. Avoid weekends if possible, because Saturday is typically the most expensive day of the week. Spend the dollars you saved living it up in Cairns instead!
How much is a plane ticket to Cairns?
Plane tickets to Cairns ranged from £132 to £724 in the last seven days. Normally, the earlier you book the better the price.
What are the best things to do in Cairns?

  • Start off your Cairns break in the lively city of Lamb Range. There’s so much to keep you on the go here, from impressive attractions like Copperlode Dam to amazing food, entertainment, shopping and more.
  • Lamb Range is known for its humid subtropical climate. But before you set off, see what the weather will be up to during your visit. Dry, wet, hot or cold, it’s always a good idea to be ready for anything!
  • When you’re ready to get out and experience more of this region, grab one of our low-priced car rentals and head toward Cairns. It’s about 8 mi to the northeast of Lamb Range and is also the home of leading tourist attractions, including Cairns Cable Ski.

What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Cairns?
February is the most affordable month to secure a seat for your Cairns getaway. Airfares are priciest over December, so avoid this time if you can.

Trending flights to Cairns

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Lufthansa
Wed, 12 Mar - Fri, 28 Mar
LHR
Heathrow
CNS
Cairns Intl.
£724 Return, found 8 hours ago
£724
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 12 Mar from Heathrow to Cairns Intl., returning Fri, 28 Mar, priced at £724 found 8 hours ago
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