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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 CAD 80 and round-trip from CAD 185. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 80 CAD 169
      53% off
      53% off
      CAD 169 CAD 80
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 91 CAD 169
      46% off
      46% off
      CAD 169 CAD 91
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 94 CAD 169
      44% off
      44% off
      CAD 169 CAD 94
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 95
      44% off
      CAD 169 CAD 95
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 95
      44% off
      CAD 169 CAD 95
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 97
      43% off
      CAD 169 CAD 97
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 99
      41% off
      CAD 169 CAD 99
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 100
      41% off
      CAD 169 CAD 100
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 105
      26% off
      CAD 141 CAD 105
    • BNE 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 185 CAD 249
      26% off
      26% off
      CAD 249 CAD 185
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 192 CAD 249
      23% off
      23% off
      CAD 249 CAD 192
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 201 CAD 249
      19% off
      19% off
      CAD 249 CAD 201
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 201
      19% off
      CAD 249 CAD 201
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 205
      18% off
      CAD 249 CAD 205
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 213
      14% off
      CAD 249 CAD 213
    • BNE 6:10 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:35 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 215
      14% off
      CAD 249 CAD 215
    • BNE 8:40 PM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 215
      14% off
      CAD 249 CAD 215
    • BNE 2:15 PM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:40 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 215
      14% off
      CAD 249 CAD 215
    • BNE 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
      CNS 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      BNE 4:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 80 CAD 1,363
      94% off
      94% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 80
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 91 CAD 1,363
      93% off
      93% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 91
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 94 CAD 1,363
      93% off
      93% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 94
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 95
      93% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 95
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 95
      93% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 95
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 97
      93% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 97
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 99
      93% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 99
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 100
      93% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 100
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 106
      92% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 106
    • BNE 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 80 CAD 169
      53% off
      53% off
      CAD 169 CAD 80
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 91 CAD 169
      46% off
      46% off
      CAD 169 CAD 91
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 94 CAD 169
      44% off
      44% off
      CAD 169 CAD 94
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 95
      44% off
      CAD 169 CAD 95
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 95
      44% off
      CAD 169 CAD 95
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 97
      43% off
      CAD 169 CAD 97
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 99
      41% off
      CAD 169 CAD 99
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 100
      41% off
      CAD 169 CAD 100
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 105
      26% off
      CAD 141 CAD 105
    • BNE 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 204 CAD 1,363
      85% off
      85% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 204
    • BNE 6:10 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:35 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 235 CAD 1,363
      83% off
      83% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 235
    • BNE 6:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 249 CAD 1,363
      82% off
      82% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 249
    • BNE 6:10 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:35 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 257
      81% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 257
    • BNE 6:05 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      CAD 258
      81% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 258
    • BNE 6:10 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:35 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 265
      81% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 265
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 281
      79% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 281
    • BNE 8:15 PM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      CAD 284
      79% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 284
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 314
      77% off
      CAD 1,363 CAD 314
    • BNE 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 80 CAD 169
      53% off
      53% off
      CAD 169 CAD 80
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 94 CAD 169
      44% off
      44% off
      CAD 169 CAD 94
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 95 CAD 169
      44% off
      44% off
      CAD 169 CAD 95
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 95
      44% off
      CAD 169 CAD 95
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 97
      43% off
      CAD 169 CAD 97
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 99
      41% off
      CAD 169 CAD 99
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 105
      26% off
      CAD 141 CAD 105
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 106
      37% off
      CAD 169 CAD 106
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 110
      22% off
      CAD 141 CAD 110
    • BNE 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Brisbane to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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 CAD 118. Try to avoid October, when prices are highest, averaging around CAD 177.

CAD 177
CAD 148
CAD 118
CAD 89
    Cheapest
  • CAD 177
    Oct
  • CAD 124
    Nov
  • CAD 166
    Dec
  • CAD 123
    Jan
  • CAD 142
    Feb
  • CAD 129
    Mar
  • CAD 152
    Apr
  • CAD 118
    May
  • CAD 155
    Jun
  • CAD 138
    Jul
  • CAD 140
    Aug
  • CAD 175
    Sep

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, October is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of CAD 259. In contrast, March is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching CAD 479.

CAD 479
CAD 369
CAD 259
CAD 149
  • CAD 259
    Oct
  • CAD 320
    Nov
  • CAD 425
    Dec
  • CAD 305
    Jan
  • CAD 298
    Feb
  • CAD 479
    Mar
  • CAD 363
    Apr
  • CAD 261
    May
  • CAD 422
    Jun
  • CAD 354
    Jul
  • CAD 415
    Aug
  • CAD 459
    Sep

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 Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

CAD 227
CAD 200
CAD 172
CAD 145
    Cheapest
  • CAD 211
    Mon
  • CAD 190
    Tue
  • CAD 173
    Wed
  • CAD 172
    Thu
  • CAD 199
    Fri
  • CAD 187
    Sat
  • CAD 227
    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 CAD 105) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From CAD 105
Virgin Australia
From CAD 121
Qantas Airways
From CAD 126
Air Niugini
From CAD 607

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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. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    6:00 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    8:30 AM

    CNS

    - - - - - F S
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  2. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    2:55 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    5:15 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ936

    Brisbane Airport

    2:50 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    5:10 PM

    CNS

    - M - - - - -
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  4. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    8:45 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    11:15 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F 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. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    8:40 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F -
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  7. VA783

    Brisbane Airport

    11:35 AM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    2:00 PM

    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 CAD 80
Cheapest return ticket price CAD 185

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 7 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 25 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 CAD 334 in October, 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.
  • One-way flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from CAD 105, and round-trip fares start from CAD 185. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Nov 22; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 4 minutes, and around 93 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 CAD 217. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from CAD 105. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 95 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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