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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 PLN 232 and round-trip from PLN 582. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 232 PLN 378
      39% off
      39% off
      PLN 378 PLN 232
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 254 PLN 378
      33% off
      33% off
      PLN 378 PLN 254
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 266 PLN 378
      30% off
      30% off
      PLN 378 PLN 266
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 268
      28% off
      PLN 378 PLN 268
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 273
      28% off
      PLN 378 PLN 273
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 276
      30% off
      PLN 396 PLN 276
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 282
      25% off
      PLN 378 PLN 282
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 282
      25% off
      PLN 378 PLN 282
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 286
      28% off
      PLN 396 PLN 286
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 582 PLN 745
      22% off
      22% off
      PLN 745 PLN 582
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 621 PLN 745
      17% off
      17% off
      PLN 745 PLN 621
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 625 PLN 745
      16% off
      16% off
      PLN 745 PLN 625
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 625
      16% off
      PLN 745 PLN 625
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 650
      13% off
      PLN 745 PLN 650
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 654
      12% off
      PLN 745 PLN 654
    • BNE 08:35
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 658
      12% off
      PLN 745 PLN 658
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 658
      12% off
      PLN 745 PLN 658
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 659
      12% off
      PLN 745 PLN 659
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      BNE 16:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 232 PLN 378
      39% off
      39% off
      PLN 378 PLN 232
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 254 PLN 378
      33% off
      33% off
      PLN 378 PLN 254
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 266 PLN 378
      30% off
      30% off
      PLN 378 PLN 266
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 268
      28% off
      PLN 378 PLN 268
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 273
      28% off
      PLN 378 PLN 273
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 276
      30% off
      PLN 396 PLN 276
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 282
      25% off
      PLN 378 PLN 282
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 282
      25% off
      PLN 378 PLN 282
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 286
      28% off
      PLN 396 PLN 286
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 232 PLN 2,520
      91% off
      91% off
      PLN 2,520 PLN 232
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 254 PLN 2,520
      90% off
      90% off
      PLN 2,520 PLN 254
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 266 PLN 2,520
      89% off
      89% off
      PLN 2,520 PLN 266
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 268
      89% off
      PLN 2,520 PLN 268
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 273
      89% off
      PLN 2,520 PLN 273
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 282
      89% off
      PLN 2,520 PLN 282
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 282
      89% off
      PLN 2,520 PLN 282
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 295
      88% off
      PLN 2,520 PLN 295
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 297
      88% off
      PLN 2,520 PLN 297
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 425 PLN 3,061
      86% off
      86% off
      PLN 3,061 PLN 425
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 441 PLN 3,061
      86% off
      86% off
      PLN 3,061 PLN 441
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 528 PLN 3,061
      83% off
      83% off
      PLN 3,061 PLN 528
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 594
      81% off
      PLN 3,061 PLN 594
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 614
      80% off
      PLN 3,061 PLN 614
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 618
      80% off
      PLN 3,061 PLN 618
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 693
      77% off
      PLN 3,061 PLN 693
    • BNE 20:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 23:05
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 694
      77% off
      PLN 3,061 PLN 694
    • BNE 20:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 23:05
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 798
      74% off
      PLN 3,061 PLN 798
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 232 PLN 378
      39% off
      39% off
      PLN 378 PLN 232
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 254 PLN 378
      33% off
      33% off
      PLN 378 PLN 254
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 268 PLN 378
      28% off
      28% off
      PLN 378 PLN 268
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 276
      30% off
      PLN 396 PLN 276
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 282
      25% off
      PLN 378 PLN 282
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 282
      25% off
      PLN 378 PLN 282
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 286
      28% off
      PLN 396 PLN 286
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 297
      21% off
      PLN 378 PLN 297
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 307
      22% off
      PLN 396 PLN 307
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | 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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in May, with an average price of PLN 331. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach PLN 500.

PLN 500
PLN 416
PLN 331
PLN 247
    Cheapest
  • PLN 500
    Oct
  • PLN 350
    Nov
  • PLN 468
    Dec
  • PLN 346
    Jan
  • PLN 399
    Feb
  • PLN 364
    Mar
  • PLN 428
    Apr
  • PLN 331
    May
  • PLN 436
    Jun
  • PLN 388
    Jul
  • PLN 394
    Aug
  • PLN 494
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, October is often the month to find the lowest fares from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of PLN 733. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching PLN 1,349.

PLN 1,349
PLN 1,041
PLN 733
PLN 425
  • PLN 733
    Oct
  • PLN 902
    Nov
  • PLN 1,198
    Dec
  • PLN 860
    Jan
  • PLN 840
    Feb
  • PLN 1,349
    Mar
  • PLN 1,022
    Apr
  • PLN 734
    May
  • PLN 1,188
    Jun
  • PLN 997
    Jul
  • PLN 1,169
    Aug
  • PLN 1,293
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport is Thursday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

PLN 635
PLN 562
PLN 489
PLN 416
    Cheapest
  • PLN 598
    Mon
  • PLN 539
    Tue
  • PLN 491
    Wed
  • PLN 489
    Thu
  • PLN 557
    Fri
  • PLN 527
    Sat
  • PLN 635
    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 PLN 276) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From PLN 276
Virgin Australia
From PLN 310
Qantas Airways
From PLN 478
Air Niugini
From PLN 1,757

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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

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:30

    CNS

    - - - - - F S
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  2. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    14:55

    BNE

    2h 20m

    17:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ936

    Brisbane Airport

    14:50

    BNE

    2h 25m

    17:15

    CNS

    - M - - - - S
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  4. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    06:10

    BNE

    2h 25m

    08:35

    CNS

    S M T W T F -
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  6. VA775

    Brisbane Airport

    08:35

    BNE

    2h 25m

    11:00

    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 1,394.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket price PLN 232
Cheapest return ticket price PLN 582

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 5 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 26 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 PLN 688 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • 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 PLN 276, and round-trip fares start from PLN 582. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 16; 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 PLN 638. 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 PLN 276. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 89 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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