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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Cairns?

One-way flights were as low as AU$121 and round trip flights were AU$212 within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Regional Express
Virgin Australia
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Qantas Airways
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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsAugust 1 to August 6AU$212
SYDCairnsJune 23 to June 30AU$268
MELCairnsSeptember 9 to September 14AU$268
OOLCairnsJuly 4 to July 22AU$286
ADLCairnsJuly 20 to July 27AU$351
PERCairnsSeptember 7 to September 19AU$470
AKLCairnsAugust 18 to August 25AU$932
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
BNECairnsJune 15 to June 17AU$287
SYDCairnsJune 14 to June 20AU$417
OOLCairnsJune 16 to June 24AU$482
MELCairnsJune 15 to June 26AU$488
ADLCairnsJune 16 to June 25AU$602
PERCairnsJune 15 to June 17AU$791
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Score Epic Cairns Accommodation Deals

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

3 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is AU$59 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
AU$59
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"As normal great stay staff always so help full! Only issue a few cockroaches"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Aspect Central

Aspect Central

3 out of 5
209 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$107 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
AU$107
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this 3-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Easy check in & check out. Convenient location to CBD, northern beaches and local attractions."

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2024

Aspect Central
Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns

3.5 out of 5
87 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$146 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
AU$146
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Price and conveniently located."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Hides Hotel Cairns
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Comfort Inn Cairns City

Comfort Inn Cairns City

4 out of 5
183-185 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$150 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$150
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (433 reviews)
"Great value"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Comfort Inn Cairns City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels With Airport Transportation

Reef Palms Motel

Reef Palms Motel

3.5 out of 5
41-47 Digger Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$160 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
AU$160
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (777 reviews)
"Loy, the desk manager was very helpful. He gave us a ground floor room when he learned of my husband’s disability. He also recommended a nearby restaurant, and called a previous hotel in an attempt to find a lost item."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Reef Palms Motel
Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort

2 out of 5
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$166 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$166
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Cairns ...
7.8/10 Good! (377 reviews)
"My room was a 4 person room which was decent overall. The pillows were small and not sufficient. The rooms a/c barely worked and the room had a damp / wet smell and feel the whole time. This is the perfect location in town if you want a party as they have stuff going on every night. The location ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2024

Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Njoy Backpackers Hostel

Njoy Backpackers Hostel

1 out of 5
141 SHERIDAN STREET,141, Cairns, Queensland
Stay at this hostel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping ...
7.4/10 Good! (85 reviews)
"The hostel is really nice. They have a free bus to the esplanade and free breakfast."

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2018

Njoy Backpackers Hostel
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Cairns City Palms

Cairns City Palms

4 out of 5
199 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$176 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
AU$176
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (315 reviews)
"Excellent price for my one night stay, clean and close to promenade for walking"

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2024

Cairns City Palms
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Cascade Gardens

Cascade Gardens

3.5 out of 5
175 Lake St, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$287 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
AU$287
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (483 reviews)
"Clean,could walk everywhere had everything we needed, staff really nice and very helpful"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Cascade Gardens
Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
62 Abbott Street, 62, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy room service, in-room massages, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (735 reviews)
"😊"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments
181 The Esplanade

181 The Esplanade

4 out of 5
181 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private spa tubs. Popular attractions Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (336 reviews)
Not a 4 star hotel - just a very decent apartment
"Clean enough - there was dust on top of fridge and under bed (it moved). Overall it was clean and good location. Didn’t appreciate we had to take the garbage out and put in the chute - wish it was known. Furniture was dated could use an upgrade. Better coffee instead of just powdered. Maybe a bottled ..."

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2023

181 The Esplanade
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Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments

Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
71 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (836 reviews)
"Late check in worked well. Good location. Only problem we had was the washer tripped the breaker, but we weren't expecting a washer in the first place."

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2023

Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Great for families

Cairns Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$232 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
AU$232
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, extra beds/cots, laundry

Travellers say...
"Good value for money"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Great for families

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

3 out of 5
49-61 Little Pease Street, Manoora, QLD
The price is AU$59 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
AU$59
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Cairns. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)

Families like: Kids' swimming pool, kitchen, playground, laundry

Travellers say...
"As normal great stay staff always so help full! Only issue a few cockroaches"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Great for families

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road, Woree, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (662 reviews)

Families like: Kids' swimming pool, free water park access, kitchen, playground

Travellers say...
"We stayed for a week with our 7yo, what an amazing family orientated place! We enjoying lazing around in the pools, spa and playing with our son on the waterslides and splashpark. Mini golf was excellent as was the meals in the cafe. The place is kept immaculate and maintained, grounds and accomodation. ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2024

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Great for families

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$212 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$212
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, near the beach, laundry

Travellers say...
"Nice friendly staff,very clean room."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Cairns Flights

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What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to Cairns?
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What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?
Regional Express, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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