The average price of a 7-day trip to Cairns North is $2,029 for a solo traveler, $3,644 for a couple, and $6,832 for a family of 4. Cairns North hotels range from $38 to $120 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cairns International Airport (CNS) are between $1,253 and $2,482 per person for economy flights and $3,932 to $7,789 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $57 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Cairns North, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CNS and stay in a Cairns North hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cairns North is usually mid to late August.
Average Cairns North Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cairns North for a week is $1,175-$3,075($168-$439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,010 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cairns North for a week is $3,206-$6,428($458-$918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,020 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cairns North for a week is $4,196-$10,566($599-$1,509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,040 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $138 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $127 to $155 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cairns North
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cairns North? The cheapest trip to Cairns North is about $140 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $31.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Cairns North for a week is $983-$2,933($140-$419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,010 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cairns North for a week is $1,780-$5,146($254-$735 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,020 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cairns North for a week is $3,560-$10,004($509-$1,429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,040 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Cairns North cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cairns North Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cairns North.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cairns North for a week is $2,873-$11,409($410-$1,630 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $125 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,999 to $4,462 for first class
Lodging: $78 to $120 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cairns North for a week is $5,278-$16,746($754-$2,392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $250 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,998 to $8,924 for first class
Lodging: $78 to $120 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cairns North for a week is $10,556-$31,062($1,508-$4,437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $500 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,996 to $17,848 for first class
Lodging: $156 to $240 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $690 to $1,619 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cairns North Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cairns North is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cairns North due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Cairns North Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Cairns North hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Cairns North.
Flight Costs to Cairns North
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,482 average in late December to a low of $1,253 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,560. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cairns North our data includes 105 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cairns North from an airport like Provincetown Municipal (PVC) in Provincetown, MA (the United States) for an average $8,032 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $145.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cairns North, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,229, so you can easily save about 98% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Cairns North can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $428 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.