Cheap flights from Tampa to Cairns from £367

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3 stops
Mon, Feb 23
Tampa TPACairns CNS
£367
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3 stops
Thu, Feb 19
Tampa TPACairns CNS
£420
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3 stops
Tue, Feb 17
Tampa TPACairns CNS
£444
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3 stops
Sat, Feb 21
Tampa TPACairns CNS
£444
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2 stops
Thu, Feb 19
Tampa TPACairns CNS
£493
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2 stops
Sat, Feb 21
Tampa TPACairns CNS
£520
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3 stops
Mon, Feb 23 – Sun, Mar 1
Tampa TPACairns CNS
£742
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3 stops
Thu, Feb 19 – Tue, Feb 24
Tampa TPACairns CNS
£830
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3 stops
Thu, Feb 19 – Tue, Feb 24
Tampa TPACairns CNS
£836
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3 stops
Tue, Feb 17 – Tue, Feb 24
Tampa TPACairns CNS
£860
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2 stops
Thu, Feb 19 – Tue, Feb 24
Tampa TPACairns CNS
£910
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Thu, Feb 19 – Tue, Feb 24
Tampa TPACairns CNS
£931
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£367

Cheapest round-trip

£742

Average round-trip

£983

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qantas

Getting from Cairns airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Cairns is served by Cairns Airport (CNS), located approximately 7 km north of the city center. As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North Queensland, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown Cairns, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

$3-$5 (single fare; contactless accepted)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

$15-$20 (per person; door-to-door service)

meets most flights (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off convenience

8-15 min

$25-$35 (metered; airport pickup fee applies)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

8-15 min

$18-$30 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

8-15 min

$50-$90 (per vehicle; pre-booking required)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

8-15 min

$40-$80 (per day; varies by vehicle type)

self-drive (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares are metered with an airport pickup surcharge of approximately AUD 4.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public bus services may have reduced frequency on weekends and public holidays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cairns

Depart from
Tampa International
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
376
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Tampa to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cairns

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C24°C
February29°C24°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C22°C
May25°C20°C
June24°C18°C
July24°C18°C
August24°C17°C
September26°C19°C
October28°C21°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
January
Coldest month
17°C
August
Sunny days
290
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
90%
30°C24°C
15 Feb
87%
30°C22°C
Monday
9 Feb
86%
31°C23°C
16 Feb
30°C20°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
89%
30°C24°C
17 Feb
86%
29°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
88%
31°C23°C
18 Feb
73%
28°C23°C
Thursday
12 Feb
84%
31°C22°C
19 Feb
80%
29°C23°C
Friday
13 Feb
31°C24°C
20 Feb
89%
28°C24°C
Saturday
14 Feb
88%
31°C24°C
21 Feb
89%
30°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Tampa International, or St. Pete–Clearwater International when they travel from Tampa to Cairns. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Virgin Australia Airlines. Tampa and Cairns have 376 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Tampa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tampa and London, New York, Toronto, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Hartford, San Juan, Raleigh, Edinburgh, Houston, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Denver, Richmond.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Melbourne, Manchester, Denpasar, Bali, Auckland, Perth, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Proserpine, City of Newcastle, Hobart, Adelaide, Uluru, Krabi, Phuket City, Queenstown.
Which airports are there in Tampa?
Tampa is mainly served by Tampa International. But there are other airports nearby, including St. Pete–Clearwater International.
What airports are near Tampa?
The main airport in Tampa is Tampa International. It is also served by Orlando International, Southwest Florida International, Orlando Sanford International, Sarasota–Bradenton International, Punta Gorda, Daytona Beach International, Orlando Melbourne International, Vero Beach Regional, Gainesville Regional.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Tampa and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between Tampa and Cairns with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Tampa and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tampa and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Tampa and Cairns?
Traveling between Tampa and Cairns, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Tampa?
There are a number of airports in and around Tampa. The main one is Tampa International and other nearby airports include Orlando International, Southwest Florida International, Orlando Sanford International, Sarasota–Bradenton International, Punta Gorda, Daytona Beach International, Orlando Melbourne International, Vero Beach Regional, Gainesville Regional
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