| Route | One Way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane to Cairns flights | $79 | $158 |
| Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) to Cairns flights | $94 | $188 |
| Sydney to Cairns flights | $101 | $202 |
| Melbourne to Cairns flights | $124 | $248 |
| Adelaide to Cairns flights | $179 | $358 |
| Hobart to Cairns flights | $221 | $444 |
| Gold Coast to Cairns flights | $342 | |
| Darwin to Cairns flights | $351 | |
| Townsville to Cairns flights | $374 | |
| Launceston to Cairns flights | $418 | |
| Mackay to Cairns flights | $497 | |
| Canberra to Cairns flights | $545 |
Prices last updated: 08 Jun 2026 12:59
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Cairns
These are the average prices for return airfares to Cairns
The cheapest month to travel is typically January.
How much do return flights to Cairns cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Cairns is $158.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Cairns?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Cairns is 15 July 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Cairns?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Cairns is Jetstar.
Which airlines fly direct to Cairns?IndiGo, Jetstar, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty, Airnorth Regional, Virgin Australia and Rex fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Cairns take?The shortest direct flight usually takes 60 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Cairns?The IATA code for Cairns is CNS. It is located in Australia at coordinates -16.87469, 145.7537.
When should you book flights to Cairns?From our data, you should book flights to Cairns 30 days out.
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