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 €149 for one-way flights and €191 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Mon, 23 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
€191 Return, found 15 hours ago
€191
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 23 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 26 Mar, priced at €191 found 15 hours ago
Jetstar
Sun, 22 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
€213 Return, found 15 hours ago
€213
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 22 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 26 Mar, priced at €213 found 15 hours ago
Jetstar
Fri, 22 May - Sat, 6 Jun
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
€225 Return, found 10 hours ago
€225
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 22 May from Sydney to Cairns, returning Sat, 6 Jun, priced at €225 found 10 hours ago
Jetstar
Wed, 6 May - Sat, 23 May
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
€227 Return, found 1 day ago
€227
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 6 May from Sydney to Cairns, returning Sat, 23 May, priced at €227 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, 27 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
€227 Return, found 3 days ago
€227
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 27 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 30 Jul, priced at €227 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 26 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
€228 Return, found 4 hours ago
€228
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 26 Feb from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun, 1 Mar, priced at €228 found 4 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
€266 Return, found 15 hours ago
€266
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 25 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun, 29 Mar, priced at €266 found 15 hours ago
FlexFlight
Tue, 7 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
PPP
Proserpine
CNS
Cairns
€407 Return, found 4 days ago
€407
Return
found 4 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Tue, 7 Jul from Proserpine to Cairns, returning Tue, 14 Jul, priced at €407 found 4 days ago
Airnorth Regional
Tue, 16 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun
DRW
Darwin
CNS
Cairns
€474 Return, found 5 days ago
€474
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Tue, 16 Jun from Darwin to Cairns, returning Tue, 23 Jun, priced at €474 found 5 days ago
Emirates
Fri, 18 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
CHC
Christchurch
CNS
Cairns
€643 Return, found 8 hours ago
€643
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Fri, 18 Dec from Christchurch to Cairns, returning Tue, 22 Dec, priced at €643 found 8 hours ago

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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 €191.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between €191 and €1,269 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Brisbane (BNE), the lowest amount paid during this time was €149.
How much is a plane ticket to Cairns?
Plane tickets to Cairns ranged from €191 to €1,269 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.

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
Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
DUB
Dublin
CNS
Cairns
€1,269 Return, found 6 days ago
€1,269
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, 9 Nov from Dublin to Cairns, returning Wed, 11 Nov, priced at €1,269 found 6 days ago
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