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Cheap flights to Cairns

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Popular airlines to Cairns

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  • Singapore Airlines

  • Cathay Pacific

  • Japan Airlines

  • Jetstar

  • All Nippon Airways

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Cheap round-trip flights to Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €165 for one-way flights and €266 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qantas Airways
Tue, 30 Mar - Thu, 1 Apr
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
€266 Return, found 4 days ago
€266
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 30 Mar from Sydney to Cairns, returning Thu, 1 Apr, priced at €266 found 4 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, 2 Mar - Fri, 5 Mar
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
€321 Return, found 5 days ago
€321
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 2 Mar from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Fri, 5 Mar, priced at €321 found 5 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, 17 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
€329 Return, found 1 day ago
€329
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 17 Jan from Sydney to Cairns, returning Tue, 19 Jan, priced at €329 found 1 day ago
Airnorth Regional
Mon, 31 Aug - Fri, 4 Sept
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns
€390 Return, found 2 days ago
€390
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Mon, 31 Aug from Perth to Cairns, returning Fri, 4 Sept, priced at €390 found 2 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, 18 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
SIN
Singapore
CNS
Cairns
€537 Return, found 17 hours ago
€537
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, 18 Oct from Singapore to Cairns, returning Mon, 26 Oct, priced at €537 found 17 hours ago
Airnorth Regional
Fri, 3 Jul - Sun, 5 Jul
ASP
Alice Springs
CNS
Cairns
€706 Return, found 1 day ago
€706
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Fri, 3 Jul from Alice Springs to Cairns, returning Sun, 5 Jul, priced at €706 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Fri, 26 Jun - Fri, 3 Jul
NRT
Tokyo
CNS
Cairns
€782 Return, found 9 hours ago
€782
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 26 Jun from Tokyo to Cairns, returning Fri, 3 Jul, priced at €782 found 9 hours ago
Japan Airlines
Fri, 26 Jun - Fri, 3 Jul
HND
Tokyo
CNS
Cairns
€897 Return, found 9 hours ago
€897
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Japan Airlines flight, departing Fri, 26 Jun from Tokyo to Cairns, returning Fri, 3 Jul, priced at €897 found 9 hours ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Fri, 29 Jan - Sun, 21 Feb
DUB
Dublin
CNS
Cairns
€936 Return, found 3 days ago
€936
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Fri, 29 Jan from Dublin to Cairns, returning Sun, 21 Feb, priced at €936 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Fri, 17 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul
AYQ
Yulara
CNS
Cairns
€1,001 Return, found 1 day ago
€1,001
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 17 Jul from Yulara to Cairns, returning Tue, 21 Jul, priced at €1,001 found 1 day 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
Fri, 29 Jan - Sun, 21 Feb
DUB
Dublin
CNS
Cairns
€936 Return, found 3 days ago
€936
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Fri, 29 Jan from Dublin to Cairns, returning Sun, 21 Feb, priced at €936 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 €266.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between €266 and €1,001 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Sydney (SYD), the lowest amount paid during this time was €165.
How much is a plane ticket to Cairns?
Plane tickets to Cairns ranged from €266 to €1,001 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 13 kilometres 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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