| Route | One Way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane to Cairns flights | $89 | $178 |
| Melbourne to Cairns flights | $99 | $198 |
| Gold Coast to Cairns flights | $99 | $228 |
| Sydney to Cairns flights | $112 | $224 |
| Newcastle to Cairns flights | $217 | |
| Hobart to Cairns flights | $271 | $403 |
| Darwin to Cairns flights | $284 | $1023 |
| Adelaide to Cairns flights | $289 | $614 |
| Perth to Cairns flights | $356 | $683 |
| Townsville to Cairns flights | $418 | |
| Roma to Cairns flights | $531 | |
| Canberra to Cairns flights | $536 |
Prices last updated: 12 Jun 2026 04:24
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 $178.
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?Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty, Airnorth Regional and Virgin Australia 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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