Cheap Flights to Cairns

Below are all flights to Cairns (CNS), Queensland in Australia. We compare cheap one-way and round trip flights to all Australian destinations including Cairns airport from airlines including Qantas Airways (QF), Jetstar (JQ), Virgin Australia (DJ), Tiger Airways (TT). Discount return air fares to Cairns start at $305.40 from Tiger Airways (TT) to $745.95 from Virgin Australia (DJ). Airfares may include deals for non-stop or multi-legged economy, business and first class tickets to Cairns,Australia (AU).

Cairns Travel Guide

Cairns, QLD is a popular destination for local and international tourists alike looking for a getaway adventure in the region's rain forests, mountains, or beautiful beaches and oceans.

Cheap flights are available from across Australia and abroad flying into Cairns International Airport with both a domestic and international terminal. Australian tourists can also arrive in Cairns by car or train, with the centrally located train station served by Queensland Railways, The Kuranda Scenic, and the Savannahlander.

Getting around Cairns is easy, as the town center is small enough to get around on by foot or bike. Buses depart the market square for the suburbs and Northern Beaches. A car is helpful if visiting the famous rain forest or mountain attractions.

Sports enthusiasts have plenty to do in Cairns with daily amateur rugby games, international cricket events, and one of Australia's best basketball teams. Nature lovers can enjoy the Great Barrier Reef, Copperlode Dam, Atherton Tablelands and Daintree Rainforest, or enjoy abundant wildlife and nature trails at Cairns Wildlife Dome.

Cairns is an adventure lover's paradise. Sky diving, deep sea diving and snorkeling are popular attractions; as are swimming, sun bathing and people watching at area beaches. Tourists can also enjoy hang gliding, ballooning, and white water rafting. Coach bus tours depart Cairns daily for the rainforests, jungle, mountains, nature destinations and many of the area's popular shopping and eating locations. Italian and Japanese cuisine is popular in the area, as well as local Australian fare.

There is no shortage of places to stay in Cairns, to meet any traveler's budget. Hotels and motels book early, especially in the busy season, from June to September.