- Cheapest from
- Gold Coast
- Cheapest month
- December
- Direct flights
- Yes
$108 · Jetstar
December 2026
from Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne + 3 more
Flights to Cairns from each city
Lowest one-way fare per person over the coming months, in AUD. Choose a city to see every month and date.
- Gold Coast → Cairns December 2026 · Direct · Jetstar from $108 View deal
- Brisbane → Cairns March 2027 · Direct · Jetstar from $126 View deal
- Melbourne → Cairns March 2027 · Direct · Virgin Australia from $139 View deal
- Sydney → Cairns December 2026 · Direct · Jetstar from $143 View deal
- Perth → Cairns February 2027 · Direct · Jetstar from $253 View deal
- Darwin → Cairns January 2027 · Direct · Airnorth from $315 View deal
- Queenstown → Cairns November 2026 · 1 stop · Jetstar from $585 View deal
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About flights to Cairns
We compare the lowest fares to Cairns (CNS) from 7 cities across Australia and New Zealand, using prices travellers found in the last 48 hours. Right now the cheapest way there is from Gold Coast, from $108 one way, and December 2026 is looking like the cheapest month to go.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest city to fly to Cairns from?
Gold Coast currently has the cheapest fares, from $108 one way in December 2026. Next cheapest: Brisbane ($126) and Melbourne ($139).
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns?
December 2026 has the lowest fares from the most cities right now. Open a city's route page to see every month.
Can I fly direct to Cairns?
Yes. We've recently seen direct fares from Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Darwin.