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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 US$63 and round-trip from US$164. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$63 US$143
      56% off
      56% off
      US$143 US$63
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65 US$143
      55% off
      55% off
      US$143 US$65
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65 US$143
      55% off
      55% off
      US$143 US$65
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65
      55% off
      US$143 US$65
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      50% off
      US$143 US$71
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      50% off
      US$143 US$71
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      50% off
      US$143 US$71
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$72
      50% off
      US$143 US$72
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$73
      49% off
      US$143 US$73
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      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
      US$164 US$190
      14% off
      14% off
      US$190 US$164
    • 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 | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$165 US$190
      13% off
      13% off
      US$190 US$165
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 21 | Virgin Australia
      US$165 US$190
      13% off
      13% off
      US$190 US$165
    • 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
      US$167
      12% off
      US$190 US$167
    • BNE 14:15
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 16:40
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 21 | Virgin Australia
      US$167
      12% off
      US$190 US$167
    • BNE 20:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 23:05
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Dec 18 | Virgin Australia
      US$167
      12% off
      US$190 US$167
    • 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
      US$167
      12% off
      US$190 US$167
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Dec 18 | Virgin Australia
      US$167
      12% off
      US$190 US$167
    • 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 | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$167
      12% off
      US$190 US$167
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      BNE 16:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$63 US$143
      56% off
      56% off
      US$143 US$63
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65 US$143
      55% off
      55% off
      US$143 US$65
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65 US$143
      55% off
      55% off
      US$143 US$65
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65
      55% off
      US$143 US$65
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      50% off
      US$143 US$71
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      50% off
      US$143 US$71
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      50% off
      US$143 US$71
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$72
      50% off
      US$143 US$72
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$73
      49% off
      US$143 US$73
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$63 US$641
      90% off
      90% off
      US$641 US$63
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65 US$641
      90% off
      90% off
      US$641 US$65
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65 US$641
      90% off
      90% off
      US$641 US$65
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65
      90% off
      US$641 US$65
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      89% off
      US$641 US$71
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      89% off
      US$641 US$71
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      89% off
      US$641 US$71
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$72
      89% off
      US$641 US$72
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$73
      89% off
      US$641 US$73
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Virgin Australia
      US$130 US$656
      80% off
      80% off
      US$656 US$130
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Virgin Australia
      US$155 US$656
      76% off
      76% off
      US$656 US$155
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$163 US$656
      75% off
      75% off
      US$656 US$163
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      US$172
      74% off
      US$656 US$172
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$172
      74% off
      US$656 US$172
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$175
      73% off
      US$656 US$175
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$203
      69% off
      US$656 US$203
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
      US$206
      69% off
      US$656 US$206
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$231
      65% off
      US$656 US$231
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65 US$143
      55% off
      55% off
      US$143 US$65
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65 US$143
      55% off
      55% off
      US$143 US$65
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71 US$143
      50% off
      50% off
      US$143 US$71
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$72
      50% off
      US$143 US$72
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$74
      78% off
      US$332 US$74
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$75
      48% off
      US$143 US$75
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$79
      23% off
      US$102 US$79
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$79
      23% off
      US$102 US$79
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$79
      45% off
      US$143 US$79
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | 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 US$84. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach US$127.

US$127
US$106
US$84
US$63
    Cheapest
  • US$127
    Oct
  • US$89
    Nov
  • US$119
    Dec
  • US$88
    Jan
  • US$102
    Feb
  • US$93
    Mar
  • US$109
    Apr
  • US$84
    May
  • US$111
    Jun
  • US$99
    Jul
  • US$100
    Aug
  • US$126
    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 US$187. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$343.

US$343
US$265
US$187
US$109
  • US$187
    Oct
  • US$229
    Nov
  • US$305
    Dec
  • US$219
    Jan
  • US$214
    Feb
  • US$343
    Mar
  • US$260
    Apr
  • US$187
    May
  • US$302
    Jun
  • US$254
    Jul
  • US$297
    Aug
  • US$329
    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.

US$162
US$143
US$124
US$105
    Cheapest
  • US$152
    Mon
  • US$137
    Tue
  • US$125
    Wed
  • US$124
    Thu
  • US$142
    Fri
  • US$134
    Sat
  • US$162
    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 US$79) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$79
Virgin Australia
From US$81
Qantas Airways
From US$119
Air Niugini
From US$424

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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 US$63
Cheapest return ticket price US$164

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 12 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 US$210 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 US$79, and round-trip fares start from US$164. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 2; 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 US$162. 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 US$79. 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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