Flight to Cairns

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Popular airlines to Cairns

  • Qantas Airways

  • Virgin Australia

  • Jetstar

  • Singapore Airlines

  • Cathay Pacific

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  • All Nippon Airways

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Cheap round-trip flights to Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$142 for one-way flights and S$284 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Virgin Australia
Fri, 29 May - Tue, 2 Jun
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
S$284 Return, found 13 hours ago
S$284
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 29 May from Sydney to Cairns, returning Tue, 2 Jun, priced at S$284 found 13 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 4 Sept - Sun, 13 Sept
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
S$292 Return, found 23 hours ago
S$292
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 4 Sept from Sydney to Cairns, returning Sun, 13 Sept, priced at S$292 found 23 hours ago
Jetstar
Sun, 5 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
S$295 Return, found 3 days ago
S$295
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Sydney to Cairns, returning Mon, 13 Apr, priced at S$295 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 10 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
S$322 Return, found 3 days ago
S$322
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 10 Aug from Sydney to Cairns, returning Sat, 15 Aug, priced at S$322 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 20 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
S$323 Return, found 13 hours ago
S$323
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 20 Aug from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, 26 Aug, priced at S$323 found 13 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 4 Sept - Sun, 13 Sept
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
S$333 Return, found 23 hours ago
S$333
Return
found 23 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 4 Sept from Sydney to Cairns, returning Sun, 13 Sept, priced at S$333 found 23 hours ago
Jetstar
Sat, 4 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
S$338 Return, found 3 days ago
S$338
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 4 Apr from Sydney to Cairns, returning Mon, 13 Apr, priced at S$338 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 20 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
S$488 Return, found 13 hours ago
S$488
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 20 Aug from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, 26 Aug, priced at S$488 found 13 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Tue, 4 Aug
SIN
Singapore
CNS
Cairns
S$663 Return, found 2 days ago
S$663
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 29 Jul from Singapore to Cairns, returning Tue, 4 Aug, priced at S$663 found 2 days ago
Airnorth Regional
Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
DRW
Darwin
CNS
Cairns
S$788 Return, found 1 day ago
S$788
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Tue, 2 Jun from Darwin to Cairns, returning Tue, 9 Jun, priced at S$788 found 1 day ago

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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.

Singapore Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Tue, 4 Aug
SIN
Singapore
CNS
Cairns
S$663 Return, found 2 days ago
S$663
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 29 Jul from Singapore to Cairns, returning Tue, 4 Aug, priced at S$663 found 2 days ago

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 S$284.
How much is a flight to Cairns?
You could have locked in a return ticket to Cairns from anywhere between S$284 and S$788 in the last seven days. For one-way trips leaving from Sydney (SYD), the lowest amount paid during this time was S$142.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns?
Taking off on a Tuesday, followed by a Monday, is generally the best way to score the cheapest fare. Avoid weekends if possible, because Saturday is typically the most expensive day of the week. Spend the dollars you saved living it up in Cairns instead!
How much is a plane ticket to Cairns?
Plane tickets to Cairns ranged from S$284 to S$788 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.

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Cairns Flights Information

Airlines serving
Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, Airnorth Regional
Roundtrip price
from S$284
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