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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 SAR 215 and round-trip from SAR 576. 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
      SAR 215 SAR 384
      44% off
      44% off
      SAR 384 SAR 215
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 242 SAR 384
      37% off
      37% off
      SAR 384 SAR 242
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 253 SAR 384
      34% off
      34% off
      SAR 384 SAR 253
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 255
      34% off
      SAR 384 SAR 255
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 260
      32% off
      SAR 384 SAR 260
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 263
      31% off
      SAR 380 SAR 263
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 266
      31% off
      SAR 384 SAR 266
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 268
      30% off
      SAR 384 SAR 268
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 281
      27% off
      SAR 384 SAR 281
    • 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
      SAR 576 SAR 717
      20% off
      20% off
      SAR 717 SAR 576
    • 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
      SAR 611 SAR 717
      15% off
      15% off
      SAR 717 SAR 611
    • 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
      SAR 616 SAR 717
      14% off
      14% off
      SAR 717 SAR 616
    • 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
      SAR 621
      13% off
      SAR 717 SAR 621
    • BNE 08:35
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Dec 18 | Virgin Australia
      SAR 624
      13% off
      SAR 717 SAR 624
    • 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
      SAR 626
      13% off
      SAR 717 SAR 626
    • 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
      SAR 633
      12% off
      SAR 717 SAR 633
    • 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
      SAR 636
      11% off
      SAR 717 SAR 636
    • 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
      SAR 637
      11% off
      SAR 717 SAR 637
    • 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
      SAR 215 SAR 384
      44% off
      44% off
      SAR 384 SAR 215
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 242 SAR 384
      37% off
      37% off
      SAR 384 SAR 242
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 253 SAR 384
      34% off
      34% off
      SAR 384 SAR 253
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 255
      34% off
      SAR 384 SAR 255
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 260
      32% off
      SAR 384 SAR 260
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 263
      31% off
      SAR 380 SAR 263
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 266
      31% off
      SAR 384 SAR 266
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 268
      30% off
      SAR 384 SAR 268
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 281
      27% off
      SAR 384 SAR 281
    • 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
      SAR 215 SAR 2,398
      91% off
      91% off
      SAR 2,398 SAR 215
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 242 SAR 2,398
      90% off
      90% off
      SAR 2,398 SAR 242
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 253 SAR 2,398
      89% off
      89% off
      SAR 2,398 SAR 253
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 255
      89% off
      SAR 2,398 SAR 255
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 260
      89% off
      SAR 2,398 SAR 260
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 266
      89% off
      SAR 2,398 SAR 266
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 268
      89% off
      SAR 2,398 SAR 268
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 281
      88% off
      SAR 2,398 SAR 281
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 283
      88% off
      SAR 2,398 SAR 283
    • 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
      SAR 444 SAR 3,016
      85% off
      85% off
      SAR 3,016 SAR 444
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 568 SAR 3,016
      81% off
      81% off
      SAR 3,016 SAR 568
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 629 SAR 3,016
      79% off
      79% off
      SAR 3,016 SAR 629
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 657
      78% off
      SAR 3,016 SAR 657
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
      SAR 661
      78% off
      SAR 3,016 SAR 661
    • BNE 20:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 23:05
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
      SAR 769
      75% off
      SAR 3,016 SAR 769
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 776
      74% off
      SAR 3,016 SAR 776
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      SAR 839
      72% off
      SAR 3,016 SAR 839
    • BNE 20:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 23:05
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      SAR 1,090
      64% off
      SAR 3,016 SAR 1,090
    • 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
      SAR 215 SAR 384
      44% off
      44% off
      SAR 384 SAR 215
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 242 SAR 384
      37% off
      37% off
      SAR 384 SAR 242
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 255 SAR 384
      34% off
      34% off
      SAR 384 SAR 255
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 263
      31% off
      SAR 380 SAR 263
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 266
      31% off
      SAR 384 SAR 266
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 268
      30% off
      SAR 384 SAR 268
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 283
      26% off
      SAR 384 SAR 283
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 304
      21% off
      SAR 384 SAR 304
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 305
      20% off
      SAR 380 SAR 305
    • 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 SAR 315. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach SAR 476.

SAR 476
SAR 396
SAR 315
SAR 235
    Cheapest
  • SAR 476
    Oct
  • SAR 333
    Nov
  • SAR 446
    Dec
  • SAR 330
    Jan
  • SAR 380
    Feb
  • SAR 346
    Mar
  • SAR 407
    Apr
  • SAR 315
    May
  • SAR 415
    Jun
  • SAR 369
    Jul
  • SAR 375
    Aug
  • SAR 470
    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 SAR 698. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching SAR 1,284.

SAR 1,284
SAR 991
SAR 698
SAR 405
  • SAR 698
    Oct
  • SAR 859
    Nov
  • SAR 1,140
    Dec
  • SAR 819
    Jan
  • SAR 799
    Feb
  • SAR 1,284
    Mar
  • SAR 973
    Apr
  • SAR 699
    May
  • SAR 1,131
    Jun
  • SAR 949
    Jul
  • SAR 1,113
    Aug
  • SAR 1,231
    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.

SAR 604
SAR 535
SAR 465
SAR 396
    Cheapest
  • SAR 569
    Mon
  • SAR 513
    Tue
  • SAR 467
    Wed
  • SAR 465
    Thu
  • SAR 530
    Fri
  • SAR 502
    Sat
  • SAR 604
    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 SAR 263) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From SAR 263
Virgin Australia
From SAR 295
Qantas Airways
From SAR 338
Air Niugini
From SAR 1,777

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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. 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. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:40

    BNE

    2h 25m

    23:05

    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 SAR 215
Cheapest return ticket price SAR 576

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 SAR 655 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 SAR 263, and round-trip fares start from SAR 576. 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 SAR 607. 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 SAR 263. 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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