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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 CAD 88 and round-trip from CAD 226. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 88 CAD 198
      56% off
      56% off
      CAD 198 CAD 88
    • Cheapest
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 88 CAD 198
      56% off
      56% off
      CAD 198 CAD 88
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 90 CAD 198
      55% off
      55% off
      CAD 198 CAD 90
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 91
      54% off
      CAD 198 CAD 91
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 98
      51% off
      CAD 198 CAD 98
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 98
      51% off
      CAD 198 CAD 98
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 98
      51% off
      CAD 198 CAD 98
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 100
      49% off
      CAD 198 CAD 100
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 100
      49% off
      CAD 198 CAD 100
    • 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 | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 226 CAD 265
      15% off
      15% off
      CAD 265 CAD 226
    • 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
      CAD 227 CAD 265
      14% off
      14% off
      CAD 265 CAD 227
    • 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
      CAD 228 CAD 265
      14% off
      14% off
      CAD 265 CAD 228
    • 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
      CAD 229
      14% off
      CAD 265 CAD 229
    • 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
      CAD 231
      13% off
      CAD 265 CAD 231
    • 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
      CAD 232
      12% off
      CAD 265 CAD 232
    • 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
      CAD 232
      12% off
      CAD 265 CAD 232
    • 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
      CAD 232
      12% off
      CAD 265 CAD 232
    • 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
      CAD 232
      12% off
      CAD 265 CAD 232
    • 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 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 88 CAD 198
      56% off
      56% off
      CAD 198 CAD 88
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 88 CAD 198
      56% off
      56% off
      CAD 198 CAD 88
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 90 CAD 198
      55% off
      55% off
      CAD 198 CAD 90
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 91
      54% off
      CAD 198 CAD 91
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 98
      51% off
      CAD 198 CAD 98
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 98
      51% off
      CAD 198 CAD 98
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 98
      51% off
      CAD 198 CAD 98
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 100
      49% off
      CAD 198 CAD 100
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 100
      49% off
      CAD 198 CAD 100
    • 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 | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 88 CAD 894
      90% off
      90% off
      CAD 894 CAD 88
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 88 CAD 894
      90% off
      90% off
      CAD 894 CAD 88
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 90 CAD 894
      90% off
      90% off
      CAD 894 CAD 90
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 91
      90% off
      CAD 894 CAD 91
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 98
      89% off
      CAD 894 CAD 98
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 98
      89% off
      CAD 894 CAD 98
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 98
      89% off
      CAD 894 CAD 98
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 100
      89% off
      CAD 894 CAD 100
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 100
      89% off
      CAD 894 CAD 100
    • 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
      CAD 182 CAD 914
      80% off
      80% off
      CAD 914 CAD 182
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 213 CAD 914
      77% off
      77% off
      CAD 914 CAD 213
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 227 CAD 914
      75% off
      75% off
      CAD 914 CAD 227
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 235
      74% off
      CAD 914 CAD 235
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 245
      73% off
      CAD 914 CAD 245
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 246
      73% off
      CAD 914 CAD 246
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 280
      69% off
      CAD 914 CAD 280
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 284
      69% off
      CAD 914 CAD 284
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 287
      69% off
      CAD 914 CAD 287
    • 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
      CAD 88 CAD 198
      56% off
      56% off
      CAD 198 CAD 88
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 91 CAD 198
      54% off
      54% off
      CAD 198 CAD 91
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 98 CAD 198
      51% off
      51% off
      CAD 198 CAD 98
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 100
      49% off
      CAD 198 CAD 100
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 100
      49% off
      CAD 198 CAD 100
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 104
      76% off
      CAD 434 CAD 104
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 105
      47% off
      CAD 198 CAD 105
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 112
      21% off
      CAD 142 CAD 112
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 116
      73% off
      CAD 434 CAD 116
    • 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 CAD 118. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach CAD 177.

CAD 177
CAD 148
CAD 118
CAD 89
    Cheapest
  • CAD 177
    Oct
  • CAD 124
    Nov
  • CAD 166
    Dec
  • CAD 123
    Jan
  • CAD 142
    Feb
  • CAD 129
    Mar
  • CAD 152
    Apr
  • CAD 118
    May
  • CAD 155
    Jun
  • CAD 138
    Jul
  • CAD 140
    Aug
  • CAD 175
    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 CAD 260. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching CAD 478.

CAD 478
CAD 369
CAD 260
CAD 151
  • CAD 260
    Oct
  • CAD 320
    Nov
  • CAD 425
    Dec
  • CAD 305
    Jan
  • CAD 298
    Feb
  • CAD 478
    Mar
  • CAD 362
    Apr
  • CAD 260
    May
  • CAD 421
    Jun
  • CAD 354
    Jul
  • CAD 415
    Aug
  • CAD 458
    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 Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

CAD 225
CAD 200
CAD 174
CAD 149
    Cheapest
  • CAD 212
    Mon
  • CAD 191
    Tue
  • CAD 174
    Wed
  • CAD 174
    Thu
  • CAD 198
    Fri
  • CAD 187
    Sat
  • CAD 225
    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 CAD 112) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From CAD 112
Virgin Australia
From CAD 113
Qantas Airways
From CAD 166
Air Niugini
From CAD 592

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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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  6. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    06:10

    BNE

    2h 25m

    08:35

    CNS

    S M T W T F -
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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 CAD 88
Cheapest return ticket price CAD 226

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 CAD 254 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 CAD 112, and round-trip fares start from CAD 226. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 17; 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 CAD 226. 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 CAD 112. 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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