Peak season The city is one of Australia’s most visited destinations between July and October so you’ll need to be on the ball to secure your cheap flights to Cairns. The number one drawcard that has tourists clamouring for flight tickets to Cairns is the Great Barrier Reef, closely followed by Daintree Rainforest. Cairns city itself has plenty of diversions between reef or rainforest, with an energetic nightlife, exotic flora and fauna and numerous outdoor activities. The Cairns Show in July attracts 80,000 visitors and is the biggest community event in the city so avoid this month if you want a quieter visit. Off Season November to March is the wet season, which brings torrential rains and high humidity, and a good chance of cyclones. Travellers come to Cairns during the off-season for diving specials and accommodation discounts. If you’re willing to brave the rains it’s also a good time to book cheap flights to Cairns.

Flights from Sydney to Cairns – 3 hrs 7 mins Flights from Melbourne to Cairns – 3 hrs 19 mins Flights from Brisbane to Cairns – 2 hrs 20 mins Flights from Adelaide to Cairns – 2 hrs 55 mins Flights from Perth to Cairns – 4 hrs 5 mins

All major Australian cities have direct flights to Cairns Airport which services a total of 30 domestic and 18 international destinations. Sydney to Cairns is the most competitive route with approximately 10 direct flights per day to far North Queensland. Travellers should look for cheap flights to Cairns with Jetstar, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas.

Cairns Airport (CNS) is located 7kms north of central Cairns. The cheapest way to reach the city after your flight has landed is to take the courtesy hotel shuttle if your accommodation offers it. If not, then the airport shuttle bus connects with certain hotels and the city centre, as well as other destinations in the region. For between $15 and $20 you can catch a taxi to the CBD or rent a car if you want an independent means of travel.

Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre. There are 23 flights from Sydney to Cairns per day from 3 different airlines.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Rex is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.

Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost $95, while return flights cost around $118.

A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around $1,138, however they can be found for as little as $77.

For those looking to save time traveling to Cairns, Townsville offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).