Cheap Flights to Cairns and Barrier Reef from CA $87

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How much is the cheapest flight to Cairns and Barrier Reef?

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $87 for one-way flights and CA $196 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Fri, Aug. 22 - Mon, Aug. 25
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
CA $196 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
CA $196
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, Aug. 22 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, Aug. 25, priced at CA $196 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Sun, Nov. 30 - Thu, Dec. 4
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
CA $305 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
CA $305
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, Nov. 30 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, Dec. 4, priced at CA $305 found 1 hour ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, Nov. 4 - Tue, Nov. 25
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
CA $382 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
CA $382
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, Nov. 4 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, Nov. 25, priced at CA $382 found 6 days ago
Airnorth Regional
Fri, Aug. 15 - Wed, Aug. 27
PER
Perth
CNS
Cairns
CA $722 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
CA $722
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Fri, Aug. 15 from Perth to Cairns, returning Wed, Aug. 27, priced at CA $722 found 21 hours ago
Air Niugini
Wed, Dec. 10 - Wed, Dec. 17
HKG
Hong Kong SAR
CNS
Cairns
CA $873 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $873
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Niugini flight, departing Wed, Dec. 10 from Hong Kong SAR to Cairns, returning Wed, Dec. 17, priced at CA $873 found 1 day ago

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A good strategy for getting your hands on cheap airfares is to be flexible with your dates. Begin with searching for your flight to Cairns and Barrier Reef, then click on the "flexible dates" link to see prices for nearby days. Another tip? Book ahead of time. To give you an idea of fares, CA $196 was the lowest price for a flight to Cairns and Barrier Reef in the last seven days.
How much is a flight to Cairns and Barrier Reef?
The price of a round-trip journey to Cairns and Barrier Reef in the last seven days varied between CA $196 and CA $1,699. If you were flying one way from Brisbane (BNE), you could have purchased a cheap fare from just CA $87.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns and Barrier Reef?
If you're not fixed on what date you jet off to Cairns and Barrier Reef, try to leave early on in the week. The cheapest day to take off is usually Tuesday, followed closely by Monday. Saturday is typically the priciest day, with many vacationers opting to fly on the weekend.
How much is a plane ticket to Cairns and Barrier Reef?
In the last seven days, seats to Cairns and Barrier Reef cost between CA $196 and CA $1,699. Prices tend to go up over time, so pick up a cheap flight today.
What are the best things to do in Cairns and Barrier Reef?

  • Begin your Cairns and Barrier Reef getaway in the vibrant city of Cairns. There's so much to keep you occupied here, from noteworthy attractions like Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens to fabulous food, arts, nightlife plus more.
  • Cairns features a tropical monsoon climate. But before you get going, take a look at what the weather will be up to during your trip. Rainy, dry, hot or cold, it's always wise to arrive prepared.
  • Be sure to make Lamb Range the next place you go. It's 13 kilometres to the southwest of Cairns and where you'll discover Little Mulgrave National Park, one of the city's top tourist sights.

What is the best time to go to Cairns and Barrier Reef?
Fly to Cairns and Barrier Reef during the popular months of January, March and July. People flock to famous cities like Cairns at this time of year. If you're into warmer weather, it's helpful to know that summer in Cairns and Barrier Reef starts December 1. Average temperatures range from 24ºC to 30ºC in Cairns then.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Cairns and Barrier Reef?
The best month to reserve a top deal to Cairns and Barrier Reef is February, while prices are at their highest in December. Try to avoid this month if you're watching your pennies.
Flights to Cairns and Barrier Reef information
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
CNS
Destination city name
Cairns
Roundtrip price
CA $196

Trending flights to Cairns and Barrier Reef

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $87 for one-way flights and CA $196 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fiji Airways
Thu, Feb. 5 - Thu, Mar. 5
YVR
Vancouver
CNS
Cairns
CA $1,699 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
CA $1,699
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb. 5 from Vancouver to Cairns, returning Thu, Mar. 5, priced at CA $1,699 found 3 days ago
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