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£52 Cheap Flights to Cairns

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Cheap round-trip flights to Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £52 for one-way flights and £109 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Sat, 5 Sept - Tue, 8 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£109 Return, found 6 days ago
£109
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 5 Sept from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 8 Sept, priced at £109 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 31 Jul - Tue, 4 Aug
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
£141 Return, found 3 days ago
£141
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 31 Jul from Sydney to Cairns, returning Tue, 4 Aug, priced at £141 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, 8 Sept - Mon, 14 Sept
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
£141 Return, found 4 days ago
£141
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 8 Sept from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Mon, 14 Sept, priced at £141 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
£197 Return, found 6 days ago
£197
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 19 Aug from Gold Coast to Cairns, returning Wed, 26 Aug, priced at £197 found 6 days ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 26 May - Wed, 2 Jun
WSI
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
£309 Return, found 2 days ago
£309
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 26 May from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, 2 Jun, priced at £309 found 2 days ago
Airnorth Regional
Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns
£332 Return, found 8 hours ago
£332
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Mon, 11 Jan from Perth to Cairns, returning Mon, 18 Jan, priced at £332 found 8 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 30 Aug - Tue, 8 Sept
SIN
Singapore
CNS
Cairns
£407 Return, found 13 hours ago
£407
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 30 Aug from Singapore to Cairns, returning Tue, 8 Sept, priced at £407 found 13 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
DPS
Bali
CNS
Cairns
£473 Return, found 17 hours ago
£473
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 9 Nov from Bali to Cairns, returning Mon, 16 Nov, priced at £473 found 17 hours ago
Air Niugini
Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
HKG
Hong Kong SAR
CNS
Cairns
£544 Return, found 1 day ago
£544
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air Niugini flight, departing Sun, 11 Oct from Hong Kong SAR to Cairns, returning Sun, 18 Oct, priced at £544 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Sun, 9 May - Sun, 23 May
KIX
Osaka
CNS
Cairns
£653 Return, found 5 days ago
£653
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 9 May from Osaka to Cairns, returning Sun, 23 May, priced at £653 found 5 days ago

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
Wed, 19 May - Sun, 30 May
LHR
London
CNS
Cairns
£861 Return, found 10 hours ago
£861
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 19 May from London to Cairns, returning Sun, 30 May, priced at £861 found 10 hours ago

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 £109.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between £109 and £861 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Brisbane (BNE), the lowest amount paid during this time was £52.
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 £109 to £861 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.

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Try searching for different Cairns airports with Expedia to find some of the cheapest flights to Cairns. Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) usually have the lowest price from £52.

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Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air Niugini, Airnorth Regional, Japan Airlines, Virgin Australia
Roundtrip price
from £109
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