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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 PHP 3,894 and round-trip from PHP 9,188. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 6:40 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:00 AM
        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
        PHP 9,188 PHP 12,914
        28% off
        28% off
        PHP 12,914 PHP 9,188
      • BNE 6:40 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:00 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,188 PHP 12,914
        28% off
        28% off
        PHP 12,914 PHP 9,188
      • BNE 6:40 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:00 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,263 PHP 12,914
        28% off
        28% off
        PHP 12,914 PHP 9,263
      • BNE 8:55 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,403
        27% off
        PHP 12,914 PHP 9,403
      • BNE 6:40 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:00 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,450
        27% off
        PHP 12,914 PHP 9,450
      • BNE 2:55 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:15 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,468
        27% off
        PHP 12,914 PHP 9,468
      • BNE 8:55 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,468
        27% off
        PHP 12,914 PHP 9,468
      • BNE 8:55 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,515
        26% off
        PHP 12,914 PHP 9,515
      • 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 | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,515
        26% off
        PHP 12,914 PHP 9,515
      • BNE 8:55 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,702
        25% off
        PHP 12,914 PHP 9,702
      • BNE 2:55 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:15 PM
        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
        PHP 9,795
        24% off
        PHP 12,914 PHP 9,795
      • BNE 8:35 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:00 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:15 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,814
        24% off
        PHP 12,914 PHP 9,814
      • BNE 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        BNE 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 6:10 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:35 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 3,894 PHP 6,512
        40% off
        40% off
        PHP 6,512 PHP 3,894
      • BNE 6:40 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:00 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,922 PHP 6,512
        40% off
        40% off
        PHP 6,512 PHP 3,922
      • BNE 8:55 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,090 PHP 6,512
        37% off
        37% off
        PHP 6,512 PHP 4,090
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,193
        36% off
        PHP 6,512 PHP 4,193
      • BNE 8:55 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,520
        31% off
        PHP 6,512 PHP 4,520
      • BNE 8:55 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,520
        31% off
        PHP 6,512 PHP 4,520
      • BNE 2:55 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:15 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,604
        28% off
        PHP 6,512 PHP 4,604
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,622
        28% off
        PHP 6,512 PHP 4,622
      • BNE 6:40 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:00 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,622
        28% off
        PHP 6,512 PHP 4,622
      • BNE 8:55 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,622
        28% off
        PHP 6,512 PHP 4,622
      • BNE 6:40 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:00 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,660
        28% off
        PHP 6,512 PHP 4,660
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,949
        24% off
        PHP 6,512 PHP 4,949
      • BNE 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | 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 PHP 5,213. Try to avoid September, when prices are highest, averaging around PHP 9,718.

PHP 9,718
PHP 7,466
PHP 5,213
PHP 2,961
    Cheapest
  • PHP 9,718
    Sep
  • PHP 5,458
    Oct
  • PHP 5,510
    Nov
  • PHP 7,378
    Dec
  • PHP 5,458
    Jan
  • PHP 6,290
    Feb
  • PHP 5,733
    Mar
  • PHP 6,746
    Apr
  • PHP 5,213
    May
  • PHP 6,869
    Jun
  • PHP 6,106
    Jul
  • PHP 6,209
    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 PHP 11,570. In contrast, March is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching PHP 21,271.

PHP 21,271
PHP 16,421
PHP 11,570
PHP 6,720
    Cheapest
  • PHP 19,935
    Sep
  • PHP 12,098
    Oct
  • PHP 14,223
    Nov
  • PHP 18,892
    Dec
  • PHP 13,561
    Jan
  • PHP 13,244
    Feb
  • PHP 21,271
    Mar
  • PHP 16,113
    Apr
  • PHP 11,570
    May
  • PHP 18,742
    Jun
  • PHP 15,725
    Jul
  • PHP 18,439
    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.

PHP 9,803
PHP 8,683
PHP 7,562
PHP 6,442
    Cheapest
  • PHP 9,318
    Mon
  • PHP 8,255
    Tue
  • PHP 7,562
    Wed
  • PHP 7,571
    Thu
  • PHP 8,565
    Fri
  • PHP 8,232
    Sat
  • PHP 9,803
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport is Virgin Australia (from PHP 3,894) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Virgin Australia
From PHP 3,894
Jetstar Airways
From PHP 4,202
Qantas Airways
From PHP 5,733
Air Niugini
From PHP 26,705

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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

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ936

    Brisbane Airport

    2:50 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    5:10 PM

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  3. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    8:40 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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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. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    5:55 PM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    8:20 PM

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
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  6. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    8:50 PM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    11:20 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - 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 PHP 3,894
Cheapest return ticket price PHP 9,188

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 10 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 20:55, with about 24 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 PHP 9,226 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 PHP 3,894, and round-trip fares start from PHP 9,188. The current lowest fare is a Virgin Australia flight departing on Thu, Nov 26; 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 2 minutes, and around 100 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 PHP 9,595. 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 PHP 3,894. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 99 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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