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Cheap round-trip flights to Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £42 for one-way flights and £100 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Mon, 8 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
£100 Return, found 2 days ago
£100
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 8 Sep from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, 10 Sep, priced at £100 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 5 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£104 Return, found 1 day ago
£104
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 5 Sep from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 10 Sep, priced at £104 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
£118 Return, found 3 days ago
£118
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Wed, 10 Dec, priced at £118 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, 3 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£135 Return, found 1 day ago
£135
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 23 Sep, priced at £135 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Tue, 19 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
£169 Return, found 3 days ago
£169
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 19 Aug from Gold Coast to Cairns, returning Sat, 6 Sep, priced at £169 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, 8 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
£185 Return, found 3 hours ago
£185
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 8 Dec from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Wed, 10 Dec, priced at £185 found 3 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Fri, 5 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£190 Return, found 1 day ago
£190
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 5 Sep from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 10 Sep, priced at £190 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Sat, 4 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£210 Return, found 3 hours ago
£210
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sat, 4 Oct from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 16 Oct, priced at £210 found 3 hours ago
Jetstar
Tue, 6 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns
£289 Return, found 1 day ago
£289
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 6 Jan from Perth to Cairns, returning Tue, 13 Jan, priced at £289 found 1 day ago
Airnorth Regional
Sun, 21 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns
£298 Return, found 18 hours ago
£298
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Sun, 21 Sep from Perth to Cairns, returning Sun, 5 Oct, priced at £298 found 18 hours ago

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Cairns Flights Information

Airlines serving
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Airnorth Regional, Singapore Airlines, Emirates
Roundtrip price
from £100

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Cairns that have flexible change policies?
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 £100.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between £100 and £810 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Brisbane (BNE), the lowest amount paid during this time was £42.
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 £100 to £810 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.

Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
MAN
Manchester
CNS
Cairns
£810 Return, found 6 days ago
£810
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, 16 Feb from Manchester to Cairns, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at £810 found 6 days ago
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