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Cheap round-trip flights to Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €103 for one-way flights and €232 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qantas Airways
Sat, 25 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
€232 Return, found 8 hours ago
€232
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, 25 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun, 26 Jul, priced at €232 found 8 hours ago
Jetstar
Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
€275 Return, found 1 day ago
€275
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 22 Aug from Sydney to Cairns, returning Mon, 24 Aug, priced at €275 found 1 day ago
Airnorth Regional
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns
€383 Return, found 6 days ago
€383
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Wed, 7 Oct from Perth to Cairns, returning Wed, 28 Oct, priced at €383 found 6 days ago
FlexFlight
Fri, 11 Sept - Mon, 14 Sept
PPP
Proserpine
CNS
Cairns
€491 Return, found 6 days ago
€491
Return
found 6 days ago
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Fri, 11 Sept from Proserpine to Cairns, returning Mon, 14 Sept, priced at €491 found 6 days ago
Etihad Airways
Sat, 14 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
DUB
Dublin
CNS
Cairns
€1,131 Return, found 18 hours ago
€1,131
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, 14 Nov from Dublin to Cairns, returning Mon, 23 Nov, priced at €1,131 found 18 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Cairns' airport?
Book a flight to Cairns and you'll be landing at Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
How far is CNS from central Cairns?
Cairns Airport is only a short drive from downtown Cairns. It's located 5 kilometres from the centre of the city.
What airport is best to fly into Cairns?
With only one main airport operating in Cairns, it won't take very long to find the best flight. You'll be taking off to Cairns Airport, which is located around 5 kilometres from downtown.
How many airlines fly to Cairns?
There are 14 air carriers that fly to Cairns from 33 worldwide airports.
Which airlines fly to Cairns?
Cairns receives the majority of its flights from The Flying Kangaroo, Virgin Australia and Virgin Australia with The Flying Kangaroo being the favourite choice of airline. Brisbane is the most popular city for passengers to take off from.
How many nonstop flights are there to Cairns?
With 404 nonstop flights every week, you'll be arriving in Cairns before you can say, "Are we there yet?"
Where are the most popular flights to Cairns departing from?
Travellers frequently set off from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne airports when flying to Cairns.
How long is the flight to Cairns Airport?
If it's Brisbane you're departing, you'll be in the air for around 2 hours and 21 minutes before you touchdown in Cairns. Tarmac to tarmac from Sydney takes approximately 3 hours and 2 minutes and from Melbourne, 3 hours and 18 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to Cairns?
Don't leave locking in your flight to Cairns until the last moment. That's one trick frequent travellers use to get the best prices. Booking well in advance means more options and less expensive flights. Another excellent way to grab the most affordable fare is to research all options. If where you're headed has more than one airport, research the cost of flying into a smaller terminal. And finally, don't forget that it's first in, best dressed. Familiarise yourself with airfare costs and be ready to reserve your seat as soon as you see an unbeatable bargain. The best deals never last long.
Do you have any tips for my flight to Cairns?
Depending on where you're coming from, your flight to Cairns could be a piece of cake or it could go on forever. We've compiled some handy travel tips that will help you start your next great escape on a positive note. What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • The secret to having a worry-free travel experience is to pack in advance. Start with the essentials: passport, official ID, bank cards and daily medications. Next, bring items that'll help keep you occupied, like your laptop or a good book. You'll also want to bring your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Finally, don't forget to pop in toiletries like a toothbrush, lip balm and a fresh set of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Double-check that you don't have sharp objects (like a pocket knife) hiding in your hand luggage. Other restricted items include flammable or explosive substances, such as fuel and fireworks, and gels and liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

  • The aisles of an aircraft are no place for a fashion parade. Layer up with comfy clothing and choose shoes that are roomy, flat and easy to slip on and off.
  • The result of lengthy periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot condition that can affect passengers during long-distance flights. Reduce the risks by drinking water, keeping your ankles and legs moving and wearing compression socks to help your circulation.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to Cairns?
It's simple — be prepared. We've compiled some useful tips for an easy trip through airport security. Look out Cairns, here you come:

  • Airport security personnel first need to verify that you have a valid ID and matching boarding pass before anything else. Have them within easy reach, ready for inspection.
  • Time to strip down. Well sort of. Your belt, jacket, keys and other contents of your pockets, like your earphones, will be required to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process easier by removing them as it gets closer to your turn.
  • For just a few minutes, you'll need to unplug from the digital world. Your tablet, phone and any other electronics will also need to be sent through the scanner.
  • Don't forget to remove liquids and gels from your carry-on bag. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray scanner separately. Each product should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and everything must fit in a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-lock bag.
  • Slip-on shoes are a great footwear choice as you're less likely to have to remove them when going through security. Big boots and other heavy shoes are usually subjected to extra screening.
  • Airlines will not allow any sharp items or pocket knives to come on board with you. If you must bring these kinds of items, pack them in your checked luggage.

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Travel information

Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
CNS
Destination city name
Cairns
Return price
€232

Trending flights to Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €103 for one-way flights and €232 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Etihad Airways
Sat, 14 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
DUB
Dublin
CNS
Cairns
€1,131 Return, found 18 hours ago
€1,131
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, 14 Nov from Dublin to Cairns, returning Mon, 23 Nov, priced at €1,131 found 18 hours ago

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