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Find cheap flights to Cairns from $612

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Cheap flight deals to Cairns

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:30 am - 9:55 pmHNL-CNS
17h 25m1 stop
6:35 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
19h 15m1 stop
$744Jetstar
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Wed, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 1
8:20 am - 10:50 pmHNL-CNS
18h 30m1 stop
6:35 am - 5:50 amCNS-HNL
19h 15m1 stop
$782Jetstar
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Tue, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 25
11:55 pm - 10:35 pmLAX-CNS
29h 40m2 stops
6:00 am - 12:55 pmCNS-LAX
23h 55m2 stops
$1,096
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Sun, May 26 - Sun, Jun 2
11:35 pm - 7:50 pmSFO-CNS
27h 15m2 stops
6:00 am - 1:25 pmCNS-SFO
24h 25m2 stops
$1,096
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, Jun 8
10:00 pm - 7:50 pmSFO-CNS
28h 50m2 stops
8:30 pm - 12:50 pmCNS-SFO
33h 20m2 stops
$1,279Air New Zealand
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Mon, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 21
10:00 pm - 6:00 pmSFO-CNS
27h 00m2 stops
6:00 am - 12:50 pmCNS-SFO
23h 50m2 stops
$1,335Air New Zealand
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Mon, May 27 - Sun, Aug 18
6:30 pm - 6:15 pmSFO-CNS
30h 45m2 stops
6:55 pm - 5:50 pmCNS-SFO
39h 55m1 stop
$1,562Qantas Airways
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Mon, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 21
8:50 pm - 1:05 pmLAX-CNS
23h 15m1 stop
7:05 pm - 9:10 amCNS-LAX
31h 05m1 stop
$1,704Qantas Airways
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Sun, Jun 23 - Sat, Jul 20
11:05 am - 11:50 amLGA-CNS
34h 45m2 stops
6:00 am - 5:01 pmCNS-LGA
26h 01m2 stops
$2,357American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 16 - Sat, Nov 9
12:59 am - 12:50 pmSEA-CNS
42h 51m2 stops
12:45 pm - 8:46 pmCNS-SEA
49h 01m2 stops
$3,143American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 24

Flights to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

The average price of all flights to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairns is Friday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,703. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $2,120 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

The average price for all flights to Cairns depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is generally in the evening, when flights cost $1,972 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cairns is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,522.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Los Angeles, which takes 25h 05m, San Francisco, which takes 26h 00m, Newark, which takes 27h 55m, and Miami, which takes 34h 30m.

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Low season

October

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$612
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
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When to book flights to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs - booking Cairns flights

  • Does Cairns Airport have a lounge?

    Yes, it does. Regardless of the travel class you are in, you can access any airport lounge provided you pay at the door, get annual membership privileges or purchase a day pass. There are three lounges at the Airport. Qantas Club lounge is on the second floor, and it provides beverages, family zones, and workstations with apple computers. Reef lounge is located at the Airside next to Gate 2, providing beverages, newspapers, telephones, and flight information monitors. Virgin Australia Lounge is located on Domestic Departures Level 1, offering beverages, meals, a TV lounge, and workstations.

  • Are there facilities for the disabled in Cairns Airport?

    Passengers with disabilities will find hearing loops at the airport. There are also lifts to help persons with disabilities navigate the airport. At the car parking area, there is a designated spot for persons with disabilities. Airlines provide additional assistance, so be sure to contact your airline before the flight.

  • Which kind of services are available at the airport?

    Popular banks operate ATMs all over the airport for travelers that need cash. Visitors will find Travelex currency exchange shops and duty-free shopping at the International Terminals and Lounges. Food vendors are available on both the landside and airside. Terminal 2 Departures also has a pharmacy where you can get over-the-counter medication.

  • Does Cairns International Airport have an airport shower?

    Showers are available at the Qantas, Reef, and Virgin Australia lounges. If you access any of these lounges through pay-per-use, single visit passes or lounge membership, there is no additional charge to use a shower.

  • How far is Cairns from central Cairns?

    The city center of Cairns is 3 miles from Cairns.

  • What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

    All flights to Cairns land at Cairns. The airport code is CNS,and it can also be referred to as Cairns or Cairns Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Cairns?

    Of the 9 airlines that fly to Cairns, Qantas Airways offers the most flights, with around 148 per week, followed by Jetstar with 98 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cairns

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cairns flight deals.
  • Most public means of transport do not offer direct rides from Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Cairns city center. Shuttle rides, however, give rides to Palm Cove. From Palm Cove, travelers can walk over to Williams Esplanade and take the 110 bus to the city of Cairns. However, taxi rides and car rental services can easily get you direct transfers to Cairns.
  • Cairns International Airport has destinations in 32 cities and five countries. 12 airlines fly via the airport with direct flights to Japan, Indonesia, South East Asia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore. Jetstar Airways, Star Alliance, and Oneworld are the most popular airlines with direct flights.
  • Passengers traveling with babies will find baby care facilities at Cairns Airport. Both airports have parents' rooms in the washrooms where travelers can feed and change their babies' privately before and after their flight.
  • If you need help with your luggage, there are baggage trolleys available for free at the airport. There are also self-service baggage lockers available just right next to T2 Car Park service Kiosk for short-term storage. Storage rates vary depending on the size of the locker, and fees are normally charged hourly. The self-service system only accepts cash payments for small cash bills under $20 and coins, so if you need baggage storage, ensure you have loose change.
  • Travelers that need business areas can conduct their business in one of Cairns Airports Lounges. If you are an economy class traveler, you can access the lounges through pay at the door, paying the membership, or purchase a day pass. Virgin Australia Lounge is equipped with business facilities, Wi-Fi, and fax for visitors who wish to conduct business meetings.
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Prefer to fly non-stop to Cairns?

Find which airlines fly direct to Cairns, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

United States to Cairns

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

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Nonstop returns

Cairns to United States

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

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Top 4 airlines flying to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Cairns. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 647 reviews
7.9entertainment
8.1comfort
7.7food
8.4boarding
8.8crew
Airline reviews

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

I think the seats on some of their planes are uncomfortable. You can be ok on a short flight of two hours but no more than that. The delays, and also the refreshments on the plane were not enough.

Flight delayed over an over all day until it cancelled at 1:30am. Would not repeatedly delay that late. Offer hotel rooms and rebook early. Very difficult for families with small children

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

Terrible boarding , Business class seats are sub standard. As usual crew will miss your food too

Just get Economy Plus for international flights, so worth it the extra room, bigger seats…

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

It was spectacular. I had basic Economy and was given so much space and their seats lean back so far. Staff was superb, food was superb, everything was superb, Finnair is Fantastic.

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Book Cheap Cairns Plane Tickets

Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/24Wed
1 stopJetstar
17h 25mHNL-CNS
8/1Thu
1 stopJetstar
19h 15mCNS-HNL
$744
7/16Tue
1 stopJetstar
18h 30mHNL-CNS
7/25Thu
1 stopJetstar
19h 15mCNS-HNL
$782
5/26Sun
2 stops
29h 40mLAX-CNS
6/2Sun
2 stops
23h 55mCNS-LAX
$1,096
5/18Sat
2 stops
27h 15mSFO-CNS
6/8Sat
2 stops
24h 25mCNS-SFO
$1,096
8/12Mon
2 stopsAir New Zealand
28h 50mSFO-CNS
8/21Wed
2 stopsAir New Zealand
33h 20mCNS-SFO
$1,279
5/27Mon
2 stopsAir New Zealand
27h 00mSFO-CNS
8/18Sun
2 stopsAir New Zealand
23h 50mCNS-SFO
$1,335
8/12Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
30h 45mSFO-CNS
8/21Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
39h 55mCNS-SFO
$1,562
6/23Sun
1 stopQantas Airways
23h 15mLAX-CNS
7/20Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
31h 05mCNS-LAX
$1,704
10/16Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
34h 45mLGA-CNS
11/9Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
26h 01mCNS-LGA
$2,357
8/14Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
42h 51mSEA-CNS
8/24Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
49h 01mCNS-SEA
$3,143

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/12Wed
2 stops
46h 45mLAX-CNS
$612
6/16Sun
2 stops
46h 50mLAX-CNS
$626
6/12Wed
3 stops
45h 45mLAX-CNS
$653
7/13Sat
2 stopsFiji Airways
26h 55mLAX-CNS
$924
5/26Sun
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 45mSFO-CNS
$1,036
5/27Mon
2 stopsAir New Zealand
27h 00mSFO-CNS
$1,047
8/3Sat
1 stopJetstar
18h 30mHNL-CNS
$1,101
5/28Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
27h 00mSFO-CNS
$1,165
8/3Sat
2 stopsJetstar
28h 05mHNL-CNS
$1,212
5/27Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
34h 58mSJC-CNS
$2,234

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Recent domestic flight deals

5/17Fri
nonstopJetstar
2h 25mBNE-CNS
5/21Tue
nonstopJetstar
2h 10mCNS-BNE
$129
5/10Fri
nonstopJetstar
2h 25mBNE-CNS
5/13Mon
nonstopJetstar
2h 10mCNS-BNE
$135
7/15Mon
nonstopRex
3h 00mBNE-CNS
7/18Thu
nonstopRex
2h 45mCNS-BNE
$196
5/22Wed
nonstopVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
5/25Sat
nonstopVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
$206
8/7Wed
multi-stop
11h 40mSYD-CNS
8/9Fri
nonstop
3h 00mCNS-SYD
$207
10/3Thu
nonstopVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
10/5Sat
nonstopVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
$212
5/26Sun
multi-stop
5h 10mSYD-CNS
6/2Sun
nonstop
2h 55mCNS-SYD
$219
8/21Wed
nonstopQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-CNS
9/4Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
11h 50mCNS-SYD
$325
7/9Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
13h 30mSYD-CNS
7/16Tue
nonstopQantas Airways
2h 55mCNS-SYD
$335
8/28Wed
multi-stopRex
8h 00mMEL-CNS
9/2Mon
multi-stopRex
21h 25mCNS-MEL
$535

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Cairns (CNS)Australia

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