Cheap flights to Cairns, Australia from $254

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WAS — CNS
mar 24 — mar 311

Flights to Cairns in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on marzo 19, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

May

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$1,835
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
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From New York to Cairns

Cheap flights to Cairns in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Cairns in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on marzo 19, 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Cairns in March and April 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
mar 4/166:25 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops28h 30mAir Canada
mar 4/236:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops23h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 3/18$1,051
mar 4/164:55 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop42h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar 4/237:05 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,110
dom 4/2111:35 amSFO - CNS
2 stops35h 20mAir Canada
gio 4/256:00 amCNS - SFO
2 stops27h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 3/17$1,165
dom 4/211:10 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops33h 45mAir Canada
gio 4/257:15 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops45h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 3/18$1,166
gio 3/288:15 amHNL - CNS
1 stop37h 20mJetstar
dom 3/314:10 pmCNS - HNL
1 stop33h 40mJetstar
Deal found 3/17$1,213
mar 4/1610:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop27h 15mQantas Airways
mar 4/231:30 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,221
mer 3/2710:33 amSFO - CNS
2 stops38h 07mQantas Airways
ven 4/58:30 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops37h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,310
mer 4/174:40 pmORD - CNS
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
mer 4/246:00 amCNS - ORD
2 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,396
dom 4/216:30 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops31h 00mQantas Airways
gio 4/251:30 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,402

Cairns 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Cairns in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data were last updated on marzo 19, 2024.
The lowest fares on flights traveling to Cairns in March and April 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
mer 7/248:30 amHNL - CNS
1 stop17h 25mJetstar
ven 8/26:35 amCNS - HNL
1 stop19h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/17$726
mer 7/248:30 amHNL - CNS
1 stop17h 25mJetstar
sab 8/36:35 amCNS - HNL
1 stop19h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/17$735
mer 7/248:30 amHNL - CNS
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
gio 8/17:15 pmCNS - HNL
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$739
mar 7/238:20 amHNL - CNS
1 stop18h 30mJetstar
ven 8/26:35 amCNS - HNL
1 stop19h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/17$754
mar 6/258:20 amHNL - CNS
1 stop18h 30mJetstar
mar 7/26:35 amCNS - HNL
1 stop19h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/17$758
mer 7/248:30 amHNL - CNS
1 stop17h 25mJetstar
gio 8/16:35 amCNS - HNL
1 stop19h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/17$761
mar 7/238:20 amHNL - CNS
1 stop18h 30mJetstar
sab 8/36:35 amCNS - HNL
1 stop19h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/17$762
mar 6/258:20 amHNL - CNS
2 stops30h 55mJetstar
mar 7/210:15 amCNS - HNL
1 stop15h 35mJetstar
Deal found 3/17$795
lun 7/228:20 amHNL - CNS
1 stop18h 30mJetstar
ven 8/26:35 amCNS - HNL
1 stop19h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/17$800

Flights to Cairns departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Cairns, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on marzo 19, 2024.
Users traveling to Cairns last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
gio 3/288:15 amHNL - CNS
1 stop37h 20mJetstar
dom 3/314:10 pmCNS - HNL
1 stop33h 40mJetstar
Deal found 3/17$1,213
mer 3/2710:33 amSFO - CNS
2 stops38h 07mQantas Airways
ven 4/58:30 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops37h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,310
mer 3/2711:50 pmSFO - CNS
2 stops66h 20mUnited Airlines
ven 4/56:00 amCNS - SFO
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,973
mer 3/276:59 pmSFO - CNS
3 stops34h 31mQantas Airways
ven 4/54:10 pmCNS - SFO
2 stops34h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$2,569
mer 3/276:59 pmSFO - CNS
3 stops34h 31mQantas Airways
ven 4/512:45 pmCNS - SFO
3 stops38h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$2,851
mer 3/279:15 pmSFO - CNS
1 stop26h 55mSingapore Airlines
ven 4/56:15 pmCNS - SFO
1 stop32h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/18$4,364

One-way flights to Cairns

Explore one-way flight options to Cairns for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on marzo 19, 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Cairns, check out these fares. Book a round-trip flight to Cairns instead by using the search form above.
lun 6/248:20 amHNL - CNS
1 stop18h 30mJetstar
Deal found 3/18$254
lun 6/248:20 amHNL - CNS
2 stops28h 50mJetstar
Deal found 3/18$313
mer 4/38:30 amHNL - CNS
1 stop17h 40mJetstar
Deal found 3/17$413
mer 4/38:30 amHNL - CNS
2 stops42h 20mJetstar
Deal found 3/17$451
mar 4/239:30 amHNL - CNS
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$526
mar 4/239:30 amHNL - CNS
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$709
mar 4/239:30 amHNL - CNS
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$720
mer 4/2412:00 pmHNL - CNS
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$803
mer 4/242:00 pmHNL - CNS
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$879

Find flights to Cairns within your budget

Locate flights to Cairns that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on marzo 19, 2024.

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$789 - $1,427

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HonoluluCairns

HNL - CNS

HNLCNS

Honolulu

sab 5/25

1 stop18h 30m

Cairns

lun 6/10

2 stops19h 50m

$789

HonoluluCairns

HNL - CNS

HNLCNS

Honolulu

sab 5/25

1 stop18h 30m

Cairns

lun 6/10

1 stop15h 35m

$792

HonoluluCairns

HNL - CNS

HNLCNS

Honolulu

sab 5/25

2 stops28h 05m

Cairns

lun 6/10

2 stops19h 50m

$854

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mar 4/16

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

mar 4/23

2 stops23h 22m

$1,051

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

gio 9/12

2 stops25h 40m

Cairns

sab 9/21

2 stops23h 50m

$1,088

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mar 4/16

1 stop42h 30m

Cairns

mar 4/23

2 stops42h 50m

$1,110

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

mar 4/16

1 stop27h 15m

Cairns

mar 4/23

1 stop21h 20m

$1,221

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

gio 9/12

1 stop19h 45m

Cairns

sab 9/21

2 stops35h 10m

$1,256

San FranciscoCairns

SFO - CNS

SFOCNS

San Francisco

lun 8/12

1 stop23h 55m

Cairns

mer 8/21

1 stop17h 25m

$1,427

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Deals found on 3/17

Average price of flights to Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Cairns is currently $563 while a round-trip flight costs $1,065. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Cairns (average of $0). Flying to Cairns in July will prove the most costly (average of $2,342). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

69.8 - 80.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Cairns. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairns should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated marzo 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Cairns, such as Jetstar, Air Canada and Qantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
998 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.5
Very good
998 reviews
8.5
Very good
998 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.4
Very good
1,477 reviews
8.5
Very good
998 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very good
1,520 reviews
8.5
Very good
998 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very good
695 reviews
8.5
Very good
998 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews
8.5
Very good
998 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Cairns is perhaps Australia’s most unabashed tourist-friendly city. Every year, more than two million travelers take cheap flights to Cairns for its near-perfect climate and its proximity to the jaw-droppingly awesome attractions of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Cairns is the only place in the world where two World Heritage Areas meet.

Cairns city is a great base and has plenty to occupy tourists while they’re between reef or rainforest trips. There’s a wonderful Esplanade that includes a swimming lagoon (open between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily), an amphitheatre, picnic and barbecue spots, walking trails, a children’s playground called Muddy’s and shops, restaurants and markets both day and night.

Just 2.5 miles from the centre of the city are the Cairns Botanic Gardens. Lush and very, very green, these 38km of gardens are made up of the Flecker Gardens and Centenary Lakes where a boardwalk will wind you through mangroves and tropical rainforest. Behind the gardens, Mt Whitfield Conservation Park is more than 300 hectares of forested mountain range.

Cairns, Australia climate

There are two seasons – a wet season that runs from November to May (summer) and a dry season that starts about June and stretches to October (winter). January, February and March are the wettest months and there is the greatest chance of cyclones between December and April. Temperatures are pretty stable throughout the year. Daytime temps range between 57 and 79 degrees in the dry season while visitors can expect temperatures of between about 75 to 91 degrees during the wet season. Tourists should bear in mind that the Marine Stinger season stretches from November to May.

Best Time to Fly to Cairns, Australia

July to October is high season. 

Wet season is low season and runs from November to April when there are torrential rains and humidity levels are high. If you’re willing to brave the rains it’s a good time to book cheap flights to Cairns and take up the discounts offered by tour operators, hotels and apartments. Divers will experience the best underwater visibility during the “wet” months, more than 164 feet sometimes. Stinger (Box jellyfish) Season is November-May and bathers should ensure that they follow the lifeguards’ advice about swimming within enclosures and between lifeguard flags. 

May and June are shoulder months.

Getting around Cairns, Australia

Cairns’s city center is small enough to walk around, but if you are planning on getting out to the Daintree National Park (a three-hour drive north of Cairns) or Kuranda Village (a 40-minute drive), renting a car is best. There are car-rental desks at Cairns Airport. Alternatively, you could take a four-wheel drive (4WD) tour. Several companies offer 4WD tours to the most popular destinations including Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cape York, Undara National Park and Chillagoe. If you’re visiting the region during the wet season (November-April) a four-wheel drive is the best way of getting around. Sunbus is the bus service around Cairns. There are eight routes, serving destinations such as the Botanic Gardens, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach and Yorkeys Knob.

Cairns, Australia Travel Information

Walsh’s Pyramid is located about 12 miles south of Cairns. It’s the highest freestanding natural pyramid in the world. At 3025 feet high, it is a popular, if strenuous, hike. 

Crystal Cascades is a little-known freshwater swimming hole in a tropical rainforest. To get there, drive to Redlynch, and then follow the signs to Crystal Cascades. When you see the Red Beret Pub, you’ll be just 6 miles from the swimming hole. 

Josephine Falls are considered to be one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tropical North Queensland. Take the Bruce Highway, then drive towards Mount Bartle Frere, Queensland’s highest mountain. You’ll see signs to the falls. 

If you’re in Cairns between May and October, grab a picnic and catch a film at the Starry Night Cinema in the Flecker Botanic Gardens. The local film club screens non-mainstream films for a $10 entrance fee. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the film starts at 7.30 p.m. 

Fitzroy Island is just 45 minutes from Cairns. Just 339 hectares, of which 324 is designated Fitzroy Island National Park. It’s a castaway island where you can snorkel, hike, or kayak.

  • What does CNS mean?

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