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 €127 for one-way flights and €202 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qantas Airways
Sat, 17 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
€202 Return, found 1 day ago
€202
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, 17 Jan from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun, 18 Jan, priced at €202 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
€215 Return, found 3 days ago
€215
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 16 Mar, priced at €215 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
€216 Return, found 9 hours ago
€216
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 26 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 28 Mar, priced at €216 found 9 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sat, 17 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
€223 Return, found 1 day ago
€223
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, 17 Jan from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun, 18 Jan, priced at €223 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
€236 Return, found 3 days ago
€236
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 16 Mar, priced at €236 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
€237 Return, found 9 hours ago
€237
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 26 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 28 Mar, priced at €237 found 9 hours ago
Jetstar
Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
€239 Return, found 23 hours ago
€239
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 30 Jan from Sydney to Cairns, returning Mon, 2 Feb, priced at €239 found 23 hours ago
Airnorth Regional
Fri, 31 Jul - Wed, 19 Aug
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns
€456 Return, found 2 days ago
€456
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Fri, 31 Jul from Perth to Cairns, returning Wed, 19 Aug, priced at €456 found 2 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Thu, 1 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan
HKG
Hong Kong SAR
CNS
Cairns
€764 Return, found 1 day ago
€764
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, 1 Jan from Hong Kong SAR to Cairns, returning Thu, 8 Jan, priced at €764 found 1 day ago
Lufthansa
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
DUB
Dublin
CNS
Cairns
€978 Return, found 11 hours ago
€978
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sun, 1 Nov from Dublin to Cairns, returning Sun, 15 Nov, priced at €978 found 11 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 €202.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between €202 and €978 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Brisbane (BNE), the lowest amount paid during this time was €127.
How much is a plane ticket to Cairns?
Plane tickets to Cairns ranged from €202 to €978 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.

Lufthansa
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
DUB
Dublin
CNS
Cairns
€978 Return, found 11 hours ago
€978
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sun, 1 Nov from Dublin to Cairns, returning Sun, 15 Nov, priced at €978 found 11 hours ago
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