£57 Cheap Flights to Cairns

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  • Virgin Australia

  • Jetstar

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Cheap round-trip flights to Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £57 for one-way flights and £105 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Fri, 8 May - Tue, 12 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£105 Return, found 2 days ago
£105
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 8 May from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 12 May, priced at £105 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, 14 Jul - Sat, 18 Jul
OOL
Gold Coast
CNS
Cairns
£123 Return, found 1 day ago
£123
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 14 Jul from Gold Coast to Cairns, returning Sat, 18 Jul, priced at £123 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Wed, 6 May - Fri, 8 May
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
£127 Return, found 1 day ago
£127
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 6 May from Sydney to Cairns, returning Fri, 8 May, priced at £127 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£136 Return, found 3 days ago
£136
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 2 Nov from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 5 Nov, priced at £136 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
£140 Return, found 1 day ago
£140
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 20 Apr from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Tue, 21 Apr, priced at £140 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£177 Return, found 3 days ago
£177
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 2 Nov from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 5 Nov, priced at £177 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, 28 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
£206 Return, found 1 day ago
£206
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 28 Mar from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at £206 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Sat, 25 Apr - Fri, 15 May
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns
£290 Return, found 2 days ago
£290
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 25 Apr from Perth to Cairns, returning Fri, 15 May, priced at £290 found 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 10 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
SIN
Singapore
CNS
Cairns
£414 Return, found 5 days ago
£414
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 10 Aug from Singapore to Cairns, returning Tue, 25 Aug, priced at £414 found 5 days ago
Airnorth Regional
Sun, 12 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns
£433 Return, found 2 days ago
£433
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Sun, 12 Jul from Perth to Cairns, returning Sun, 19 Jul, priced at £433 found 2 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.

Lufthansa
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 18 Jan
MAN
Manchester
CNS
Cairns
£924 Return, found 3 days ago
£924
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, 7 Dec from Manchester to Cairns, returning Mon, 18 Jan, priced at £924 found 3 days 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 £105.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between £105 and £924 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Gold Coast (OOL), the lowest amount paid during this time was £57.
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 £105 to £924 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 Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS) usually have the lowest price from £57.

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Roundtrip price
from £105
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