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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 SGD 76 and round-trip from SGD 189. 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
      SGD 76 SGD 123
      38% off
      38% off
      SGD 123 SGD 76
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 83 SGD 123
      33% off
      33% off
      SGD 123 SGD 83
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 87 SGD 123
      28% off
      28% off
      SGD 123 SGD 87
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 87
      28% off
      SGD 123 SGD 87
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 89
      28% off
      SGD 123 SGD 89
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 90
      31% off
      SGD 131 SGD 90
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 92
      25% off
      SGD 123 SGD 92
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 92
      25% off
      SGD 123 SGD 92
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 96
      22% off
      SGD 123 SGD 96
    • 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
      SGD 189 SGD 243
      22% off
      22% off
      SGD 243 SGD 189
    • 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
      SGD 202 SGD 243
      17% off
      17% off
      SGD 243 SGD 202
    • 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
      SGD 203 SGD 243
      16% off
      16% off
      SGD 243 SGD 203
    • 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
      SGD 203
      16% off
      SGD 243 SGD 203
    • 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
      SGD 212
      13% off
      SGD 243 SGD 212
    • 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
      SGD 213
      12% off
      SGD 243 SGD 213
    • 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
      SGD 214
      12% off
      SGD 243 SGD 214
    • 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
      SGD 214
      12% off
      SGD 243 SGD 214
    • 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
      SGD 214
      12% off
      SGD 243 SGD 214
    • 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
      SGD 76 SGD 123
      38% off
      38% off
      SGD 123 SGD 76
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 83 SGD 123
      33% off
      33% off
      SGD 123 SGD 83
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 87 SGD 123
      28% off
      28% off
      SGD 123 SGD 87
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 87
      28% off
      SGD 123 SGD 87
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 89
      28% off
      SGD 123 SGD 89
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 90
      31% off
      SGD 131 SGD 90
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 92
      25% off
      SGD 123 SGD 92
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 92
      25% off
      SGD 123 SGD 92
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 96
      22% off
      SGD 123 SGD 96
    • 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
      SGD 76 SGD 818
      91% off
      91% off
      SGD 818 SGD 76
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 83 SGD 818
      90% off
      90% off
      SGD 818 SGD 83
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 87 SGD 818
      89% off
      89% off
      SGD 818 SGD 87
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 87
      89% off
      SGD 818 SGD 87
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 89
      89% off
      SGD 818 SGD 89
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 92
      89% off
      SGD 818 SGD 92
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 92
      89% off
      SGD 818 SGD 92
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 96
      88% off
      SGD 818 SGD 96
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 97
      88% off
      SGD 818 SGD 97
    • 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
      SGD 142 SGD 1,030
      86% off
      86% off
      SGD 1,030 SGD 142
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      SGD 167 SGD 1,030
      84% off
      84% off
      SGD 1,030 SGD 167
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 174 SGD 1,030
      83% off
      83% off
      SGD 1,030 SGD 174
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
      SGD 181
      82% off
      SGD 1,030 SGD 181
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 200
      81% off
      SGD 1,030 SGD 200
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 213
      79% off
      SGD 1,030 SGD 213
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 215
      79% off
      SGD 1,030 SGD 215
    • BNE 20:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 23:05
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
      SGD 241
      77% off
      SGD 1,030 SGD 241
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 296
      71% off
      SGD 1,030 SGD 296
    • 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
      SGD 76 SGD 123
      38% off
      38% off
      SGD 123 SGD 76
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 83 SGD 123
      33% off
      33% off
      SGD 123 SGD 83
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 87 SGD 123
      28% off
      28% off
      SGD 123 SGD 87
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 90
      31% off
      SGD 131 SGD 90
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 92
      25% off
      SGD 123 SGD 92
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 92
      25% off
      SGD 123 SGD 92
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 97
      21% off
      SGD 123 SGD 97
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 103
      16% off
      SGD 123 SGD 103
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 106
      19% off
      SGD 131 SGD 106
    • 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 SGD 108. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach SGD 163.

SGD 163
SGD 136
SGD 108
SGD 81
    Cheapest
  • SGD 163
    Oct
  • SGD 114
    Nov
  • SGD 152
    Dec
  • SGD 113
    Jan
  • SGD 130
    Feb
  • SGD 119
    Mar
  • SGD 139
    Apr
  • SGD 108
    May
  • SGD 142
    Jun
  • SGD 126
    Jul
  • SGD 128
    Aug
  • SGD 161
    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 SGD 238. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching SGD 438.

SGD 438
SGD 338
SGD 238
SGD 138
  • SGD 238
    Oct
  • SGD 293
    Nov
  • SGD 389
    Dec
  • SGD 280
    Jan
  • SGD 273
    Feb
  • SGD 438
    Mar
  • SGD 332
    Apr
  • SGD 239
    May
  • SGD 386
    Jun
  • SGD 324
    Jul
  • SGD 380
    Aug
  • SGD 420
    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.

SGD 207
SGD 183
SGD 159
SGD 135
    Cheapest
  • SGD 195
    Mon
  • SGD 175
    Tue
  • SGD 160
    Wed
  • SGD 159
    Thu
  • SGD 181
    Fri
  • SGD 172
    Sat
  • SGD 207
    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 SGD 90) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From SGD 90
Virgin Australia
From SGD 101
Qantas Airways
From SGD 156
Air Niugini
From SGD 571

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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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  7. VA783

    Brisbane Airport

    11:35

    BNE

    2h 25m

    14:00

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  8. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    23:10

    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 1,394.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SGD 76
Cheapest return ticket price SGD 189

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 SGD 385 in October, 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 SGD 90, and round-trip fares start from SGD 189. 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 SGD 198. 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 SGD 90. 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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