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Cheap round-trip flights to Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at RM477 for one-way flights and RM954 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Virgin Australia
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
RM954 Return, found 5 days ago
RM954
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 19 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 22 Aug, priced at RM954 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
RM965 Return, found 3 hours ago
RM965
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 2 Feb, priced at RM965 found 3 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
RM993 Return, found 1 day ago
RM993
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, 29 Apr, priced at RM993 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 18 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
RM1,038 Return, found 1 day ago
RM1,038
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 18 Jun from Sydney to Cairns, returning Sun, 21 Jun, priced at RM1,038 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
RM1,065 Return, found 5 days ago
RM1,065
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 19 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 22 Aug, priced at RM1,065 found 5 days ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
RM1,066 Return, found 5 days ago
RM1,066
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 19 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 22 Aug, priced at RM1,066 found 5 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
RM1,077 Return, found 3 hours ago
RM1,077
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 2 Feb, priced at RM1,077 found 3 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, 11 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
RM1,083 Return, found 9 hours ago
RM1,083
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 11 Feb from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 17 Feb, priced at RM1,083 found 9 hours ago
Emirates
Thu, 29 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
AKL
Auckland
CNS
Cairns
RM3,187 Return, found 11 hours ago
RM3,187
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Auckland to Cairns, returning Wed, 4 Feb, priced at RM3,187 found 11 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Thu, 29 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
AKL
Auckland
CNS
Cairns
RM3,491 Return, found 11 hours ago
RM3,491
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Auckland to Cairns, returning Wed, 4 Feb, priced at RM3,491 found 11 hours ago

About Cairns

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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 RM954.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between RM954 and RM3,491 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Brisbane (BNE), the lowest amount paid during this time was RM477.
How much is a plane ticket to Cairns?
Plane tickets to Cairns ranged from RM954 to RM3,491 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 kilometers 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.

Qantas Airways
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
CNS
Cairns
RM3,080 Return, found 5 days ago
RM3,080
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns, returning Mon, 16 Mar, priced at RM3,080 found 5 days ago
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