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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 IDR 1,041,500 and round-trip from IDR 2,925,300. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,041,500 IDR 1,850,900
      44% off
      44% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,041,500
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,142,400 IDR 1,850,900
      38% off
      38% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,142,400
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,142,400 IDR 1,850,900
      38% off
      38% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,142,400
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,166,900
      37% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,166,900
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,270,500
      31% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,270,500
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,270,500
      31% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,270,500
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,270,500
      31% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,270,500
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,295,000
      30% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,295,000
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,295,000
      30% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,295,000
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      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
      IDR 2,925,300 IDR 3,380,700
      13% off
      13% off
      IDR 3,380,700 IDR 2,925,300
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,947,200 IDR 3,380,700
      13% off
      13% off
      IDR 3,380,700 IDR 2,947,200
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,960,800 IDR 3,380,700
      12% off
      12% off
      IDR 3,380,700 IDR 2,960,800
    • BNE 08:35
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,966,200
      12% off
      IDR 3,380,700 IDR 2,966,200
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 19 | Virgin Australia
      IDR 2,990,800
      12% off
      IDR 3,380,700 IDR 2,990,800
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 21 | Virgin Australia
      IDR 3,015,300
      11% off
      IDR 3,380,700 IDR 3,015,300
    • BNE 14:15
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 16:40
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 19 | Virgin Australia
      IDR 3,015,300
      11% off
      IDR 3,380,700 IDR 3,015,300
    • BNE 14:15
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 16:40
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 19 | Virgin Australia
      IDR 3,015,300
      11% off
      IDR 3,380,700 IDR 3,015,300
    • BNE 08:35
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 21 | Virgin Australia
      IDR 3,015,300
      11% off
      IDR 3,380,700 IDR 3,015,300
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      BNE 16:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,041,500 IDR 1,850,900
      44% off
      44% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,041,500
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,142,400 IDR 1,850,900
      38% off
      38% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,142,400
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,142,400 IDR 1,850,900
      38% off
      38% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,142,400
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,166,900
      37% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,166,900
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,270,500
      31% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,270,500
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,270,500
      31% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,270,500
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,270,500
      31% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,270,500
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,295,000
      30% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,295,000
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,295,000
      30% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,295,000
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,041,500 IDR 11,471,600
      91% off
      91% off
      IDR 11,471,600 IDR 1,041,500
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,142,400 IDR 11,471,600
      90% off
      90% off
      IDR 11,471,600 IDR 1,142,400
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,142,400 IDR 11,471,600
      90% off
      90% off
      IDR 11,471,600 IDR 1,142,400
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,270,500
      89% off
      IDR 11,471,600 IDR 1,270,500
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,270,500
      89% off
      IDR 11,471,600 IDR 1,270,500
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,270,500
      89% off
      IDR 11,471,600 IDR 1,270,500
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,295,000
      89% off
      IDR 11,471,600 IDR 1,295,000
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,295,000
      89% off
      IDR 11,471,600 IDR 1,295,000
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,319,600
      88% off
      IDR 11,471,600 IDR 1,319,600
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Virgin Australia
      IDR 2,317,400 IDR 14,800,700
      84% off
      84% off
      IDR 14,800,700 IDR 2,317,400
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,641,800 IDR 14,800,700
      82% off
      82% off
      IDR 14,800,700 IDR 2,641,800
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Virgin Australia
      IDR 2,824,500 IDR 14,800,700
      81% off
      81% off
      IDR 14,800,700 IDR 2,824,500
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,944,400
      80% off
      IDR 14,800,700 IDR 2,944,400
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
      IDR 3,018,000
      80% off
      IDR 14,800,700 IDR 3,018,000
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,132,500
      79% off
      IDR 14,800,700 IDR 3,132,500
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,277,000
      78% off
      IDR 14,800,700 IDR 3,277,000
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,808,700
      74% off
      IDR 14,800,700 IDR 3,808,700
    • BNE 06:05
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      IDR 3,904,100
      74% off
      IDR 14,800,700 IDR 3,904,100
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,041,500 IDR 1,850,900
      44% off
      44% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,041,500
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,142,400 IDR 1,850,900
      38% off
      38% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,142,400
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,142,400 IDR 1,850,900
      38% off
      38% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,142,400
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,270,500
      31% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,270,500
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,295,000
      30% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,295,000
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,295,000
      30% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,295,000
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,341,400
      76% off
      IDR 5,492,000 IDR 1,341,400
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,360,500
      26% off
      IDR 1,850,900 IDR 1,360,500
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,434,100
      14% off
      IDR 1,663,200 IDR 1,434,100
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | 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 IDR 1,521,900. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach IDR 2,300,000.

IDR 2,300,000
IDR 1,910,950
IDR 1,521,900
IDR 1,132,850
    Cheapest
  • IDR 2,300,000
    Oct
  • IDR 1,608,800
    Nov
  • IDR 2,154,300
    Dec
  • IDR 1,593,700
    Jan
  • IDR 1,836,400
    Feb
  • IDR 1,674,000
    Mar
  • IDR 1,969,500
    Apr
  • IDR 1,521,900
    May
  • IDR 2,005,500
    Jun
  • IDR 1,782,700
    Jul
  • IDR 1,812,900
    Aug
  • IDR 2,272,200
    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 IDR 3,375,600. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching IDR 6,210,800.

IDR 6,210,800
IDR 4,793,200
IDR 3,375,600
IDR 1,958,000
  • IDR 3,375,600
    Oct
  • IDR 4,152,900
    Nov
  • IDR 5,516,000
    Dec
  • IDR 3,959,600
    Jan
  • IDR 3,866,900
    Feb
  • IDR 6,210,800
    Mar
  • IDR 4,704,700
    Apr
  • IDR 3,378,300
    May
  • IDR 5,472,200
    Jun
  • IDR 4,591,400
    Jul
  • IDR 5,383,700
    Aug
  • IDR 5,953,500
    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.

IDR 2,922,700
IDR 2,586,200
IDR 2,249,700
IDR 1,913,200
    Cheapest
  • IDR 2,752,700
    Mon
  • IDR 2,481,800
    Tue
  • IDR 2,259,600
    Wed
  • IDR 2,249,700
    Thu
  • IDR 2,565,100
    Fri
  • IDR 2,425,800
    Sat
  • IDR 2,922,700
    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 IDR 1,434,100) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From IDR 1,434,100
Virgin Australia
From IDR 1,461,300
Qantas Airways
From IDR 2,145,600

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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 - - 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 IDR 1,041,500
Cheapest return ticket price IDR 2,925,300

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 IDR 3,293,400 in December, 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 IDR 1,434,100, and round-trip fares start from IDR 2,925,300. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 9; 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, and around 87 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 IDR 2,937,400. 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 IDR 1,434,100. 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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