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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 NZD 102 and round-trip from NZD 274. 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
      NZD 102 NZD 171
      40% off
      40% off
      NZD 171 NZD 102
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 115 NZD 171
      33% off
      33% off
      NZD 171 NZD 115
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 121 NZD 171
      28% off
      28% off
      NZD 171 NZD 121
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 121
      28% off
      NZD 171 NZD 121
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 124
      27% off
      NZD 171 NZD 124
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 127
      26% off
      NZD 171 NZD 127
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 128
      25% off
      NZD 171 NZD 128
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 134
      22% off
      NZD 171 NZD 134
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 135
      21% off
      NZD 171 NZD 135
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 13 | Virgin Australia
      NZD 274 NZD 341
      20% off
      20% off
      NZD 341 NZD 274
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 291 NZD 341
      15% off
      15% off
      NZD 341 NZD 291
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 293 NZD 341
      14% off
      14% off
      NZD 341 NZD 293
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Dec 18 | Virgin Australia
      NZD 295
      13% off
      NZD 341 NZD 295
    • BNE 20:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 23:05
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 21 | Virgin Australia
      NZD 298
      13% off
      NZD 341 NZD 298
    • BNE 14:15
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 16:40
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 21 | Virgin Australia
      NZD 298
      13% off
      NZD 341 NZD 298
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 21 | Virgin Australia
      NZD 301
      12% off
      NZD 341 NZD 301
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 303
      11% off
      NZD 341 NZD 303
    • BNE 08:35
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 13 | Virgin Australia
      NZD 303
      11% off
      NZD 341 NZD 303
    • 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
      NZD 102 NZD 171
      40% off
      40% off
      NZD 171 NZD 102
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 115 NZD 171
      33% off
      33% off
      NZD 171 NZD 115
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 121 NZD 171
      28% off
      28% off
      NZD 171 NZD 121
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 121
      28% off
      NZD 171 NZD 121
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 124
      27% off
      NZD 171 NZD 124
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 127
      26% off
      NZD 171 NZD 127
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 128
      25% off
      NZD 171 NZD 128
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 134
      22% off
      NZD 171 NZD 134
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 135
      21% off
      NZD 171 NZD 135
    • 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
      NZD 102 NZD 1,140
      91% off
      91% off
      NZD 1,140 NZD 102
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 115 NZD 1,140
      90% off
      90% off
      NZD 1,140 NZD 115
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 121 NZD 1,140
      89% off
      89% off
      NZD 1,140 NZD 121
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 121
      89% off
      NZD 1,140 NZD 121
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 124
      89% off
      NZD 1,140 NZD 124
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 127
      89% off
      NZD 1,140 NZD 127
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 128
      89% off
      NZD 1,140 NZD 128
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 134
      88% off
      NZD 1,140 NZD 134
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 135
      88% off
      NZD 1,140 NZD 135
    • 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
      NZD 198 NZD 1,436
      86% off
      86% off
      NZD 1,436 NZD 198
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 270 NZD 1,436
      81% off
      81% off
      NZD 1,436 NZD 270
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 299 NZD 1,436
      79% off
      79% off
      NZD 1,436 NZD 299
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 299
      79% off
      NZD 1,436 NZD 299
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 312
      78% off
      NZD 1,436 NZD 312
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
      NZD 314
      78% off
      NZD 1,436 NZD 314
    • BNE 20:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 23:05
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
      NZD 367
      74% off
      NZD 1,436 NZD 367
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      NZD 399
      72% off
      NZD 1,436 NZD 399
    • BNE 20:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 23:05
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      NZD 518
      64% off
      NZD 1,436 NZD 518
    • 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
      NZD 102 NZD 171
      40% off
      40% off
      NZD 171 NZD 102
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 115 NZD 171
      33% off
      33% off
      NZD 171 NZD 115
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 121 NZD 171
      28% off
      28% off
      NZD 171 NZD 121
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 127
      26% off
      NZD 171 NZD 127
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 128
      25% off
      NZD 171 NZD 128
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 135
      21% off
      NZD 171 NZD 135
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 140
      22% off
      NZD 180 NZD 140
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 141
      22% off
      NZD 180 NZD 141
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 144
      16% off
      NZD 171 NZD 144
    • 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 NZD 150. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach NZD 226.

NZD 226
NZD 188
NZD 150
NZD 112
    Cheapest
  • NZD 226
    Oct
  • NZD 158
    Nov
  • NZD 212
    Dec
  • NZD 157
    Jan
  • NZD 181
    Feb
  • NZD 165
    Mar
  • NZD 194
    Apr
  • NZD 150
    May
  • NZD 197
    Jun
  • NZD 175
    Jul
  • NZD 178
    Aug
  • NZD 224
    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 NZD 332. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching NZD 610.

NZD 610
NZD 471
NZD 332
NZD 193
  • NZD 332
    Oct
  • NZD 408
    Nov
  • NZD 542
    Dec
  • NZD 389
    Jan
  • NZD 380
    Feb
  • NZD 610
    Mar
  • NZD 462
    Apr
  • NZD 332
    May
  • NZD 538
    Jun
  • NZD 451
    Jul
  • NZD 529
    Aug
  • NZD 585
    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.

NZD 287
NZD 254
NZD 221
NZD 188
    Cheapest
  • NZD 271
    Mon
  • NZD 244
    Tue
  • NZD 222
    Wed
  • NZD 221
    Thu
  • NZD 252
    Fri
  • NZD 239
    Sat
  • NZD 287
    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 NZD 139) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From NZD 139
Virgin Australia
From NZD 144
Qantas Airways
From NZD 217
Air Niugini
From NZD 774

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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

    - - - W - 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 - T F S
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  5. 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 NZD 102
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 274

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 NZD 311 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 NZD 139, and round-trip fares start from NZD 274. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Dec 5; 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 NZD 289. 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 NZD 139. 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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