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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £45 and round-trip from £99. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        £99 £144
        31% off
        31% off
        £144 £99
      • BNE 6:35 PM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:00 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        £102 £144
        28% off
        28% off
        £144 £102
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        £103 £144
        28% off
        28% off
        £144 £103
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        £103
        28% off
        £144 £103
      • BNE 6:10 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:40 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        £106
        26% off
        £144 £106
      • BNE 2:55 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:15 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:20 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 7 | Virgin Australia
        £107
        26% off
        £144 £107
      • BNE 6:40 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:00 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        £107
        26% off
        £144 £107
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        £107
        26% off
        £144 £107
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        £107
        26% off
        £144 £107
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        £108
        25% off
        £144 £108
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        £108
        25% off
        £144 £108
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        £109
        24% off
        £144 £109
      • BNE 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        BNE 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        £45 £74
        39% off
        39% off
        £74 £45
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        £45 £74
        39% off
        39% off
        £74 £45
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        £45 £74
        39% off
        39% off
        £74 £45
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        £45
        39% off
        £74 £45
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        £47
        36% off
        £74 £47
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        £50
        32% off
        £74 £50
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        £50
        32% off
        £74 £50
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        £51
        31% off
        £74 £51
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        £52
        30% off
        £74 £52
      • BNE 8:55 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        £53
        28% off
        £74 £53
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        £55
        26% off
        £74 £55
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        £56
        24% off
        £74 £56
      • BNE 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, the best time to book is in May, with an average price of £62. Try to avoid September, when prices are highest, averaging around £115.

£115
£89
£62
£36
    Cheapest
  • £115
    Sep
  • £65
    Oct
  • £66
    Nov
  • £88
    Dec
  • £65
    Jan
  • £75
    Feb
  • £68
    Mar
  • £80
    Apr
  • £62
    May
  • £82
    Jun
  • £73
    Jul
  • £74
    Aug

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, May is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of £137. In contrast, March is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching £252.

£252
£195
£137
£80
    Cheapest
  • £238
    Sep
  • £144
    Oct
  • £169
    Nov
  • £224
    Dec
  • £161
    Jan
  • £157
    Feb
  • £252
    Mar
  • £191
    Apr
  • £137
    May
  • £222
    Jun
  • £186
    Jul
  • £219
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport is usually Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

£116
£103
£89
£76
    Cheapest
  • £108
    Mon
  • £97
    Tue
  • £89
    Wed
  • £90
    Thu
  • £101
    Fri
  • £97
    Sat
  • £116
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from £45) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From £45
Virgin Australia
From £58
Qantas Airways
From £102
Air Niugini
From £322

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What is the flight schedule from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Brisbane to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ936

    Brisbane Airport

    2:50 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    5:10 PM

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  2. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    8:45 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    11:15 AM

    CNS

    S M - W T F S
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  3. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    5:55 PM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    8:20 PM

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
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  4. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    8:50 PM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    11:20 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  5. VA785

    Brisbane Airport

    1:40 PM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    4:10 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    6:00 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    8:30 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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About Brisbane Airport and Cairns Airport

Learn about Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Cairns Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,394.9 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £45
Cheapest return ticket price £99

FAQs for Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 2 hours 16 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 13 daily flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 20:50, with about 69 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £145 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 7449 flights per month.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia and Emirates operate direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 10 minutes, and around 51 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport is £99. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 54 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Brisbane Airport and Cairns Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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