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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $68 and round-trip from $133. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $133 $194
      31% off
      31% off
      $194 $133
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $146 $194
      25% off
      25% off
      $194 $146
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $151 $194
      22% off
      22% off
      $194 $151
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $151
      22% off
      $194 $151
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $151
      22% off
      $194 $151
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 6:15 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $154
      21% off
      $194 $154
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 5:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 7:45 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 17 | Virgin Australia
      $158
      19% off
      $194 $158
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 12:05 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 2:20 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $158
      19% off
      $194 $158
    • BNE 6:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 11:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Australia
      $160
      18% off
      $194 $160
    • BNE 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Normal Airline
      CNS 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      BNE 4:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $68 $629
      89% off
      89% off
      $629 $68
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $69 $629
      89% off
      89% off
      $629 $69
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $70 $102
      31% off
      31% off
      $102 $70
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      30% off
      $102 $71
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      30% off
      $102 $71
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      89% off
      $629 $71
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      89% off
      $629 $71
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      89% off
      $629 $71
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      89% off
      $629 $71
    • BNE 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $68 $120
      43% off
      43% off
      $120 $68
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $69 $120
      43% off
      43% off
      $120 $69
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $71 $120
      41% off
      41% off
      $120 $71
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      41% off
      $120 $71
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      41% off
      $120 $71
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      41% off
      $120 $71
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      41% off
      $120 $71
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $72
      40% off
      $120 $72
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $73
      39% off
      $120 $73
    • BNE 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $68 $629
      89% off
      89% off
      $629 $68
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $69 $629
      89% off
      89% off
      $629 $69
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $71 $629
      89% off
      89% off
      $629 $71
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      89% off
      $629 $71
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      89% off
      $629 $71
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      89% off
      $629 $71
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $71
      89% off
      $629 $71
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $72
      89% off
      $629 $72
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $73
      88% off
      $629 $73
    • BNE 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 6:00 AM
      2h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $119 $682
      83% off
      83% off
      $682 $119
    • BNE 6:10 AM
      2h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:40 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Virgin Australia
      $132 $682
      81% off
      81% off
      $682 $132
    • BNE 6:10 AM
      2h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:40 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
      $150 $682
      78% off
      78% off
      $682 $150
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $168
      75% off
      $682 $168
    • BNE 6:10 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:35 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      $172
      75% off
      $682 $172
    • BNE 2:50 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:10 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $198
      71% off
      $682 $198
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $198
      71% off
      $682 $198
    • BNE 6:00 AM
      2h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $203
      70% off
      $682 $203
    • BNE 6:10 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:35 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Virgin Australia
      $250
      63% off
      $682 $250
    • BNE 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Normal Airline
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    • BNE 6:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $82 $531
      85% off
      85% off
      $531 $82
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
      $342 $531
      36% off
      36% off
      $531 $342
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $102 $531
      81% off
      81% off
      $531 $102
    • BNE 6:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $95
      82% off
      $531 $95
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $143
      73% off
      $531 $143
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      $270
      49% off
      $531 $270
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $162
      69% off
      $531 $162
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $96
      82% off
      $531 $96
    • BNE 2:50 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:10 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $198
      63% off
      $531 $198
    • BNE 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | 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 Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of $84. You’ll want to avoid October, when the average price can reach as high as $127.

$127
$106
$84
$63
    Cheapest
  • $127
    Oct
  • $89
    Nov
  • $119
    Dec
  • $88
    Jan
  • $101
    Feb
  • $92
    Mar
  • $109
    Apr
  • $84
    May
  • $111
    Jun
  • $98
    Jul
  • $100
    Aug
  • $125
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, October is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average price of $185. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $342.

$342
$264
$185
$107
  • $185
    Oct
  • $229
    Nov
  • $303
    Dec
  • $218
    Jan
  • $213
    Feb
  • $342
    Mar
  • $259
    Apr
  • $186
    May
  • $301
    Jun
  • $253
    Jul
  • $296
    Aug
  • $327
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 day to depart from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$162
$143
$123
$104
    Cheapest
  • $151
    Mon
  • $135
    Tue
  • $124
    Wed
  • $123
    Thu
  • $142
    Fri
  • $133
    Sat
  • $162
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from $70) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $70
Virgin Australia
From $84
Qantas Airways
From $90
Air Niugini
From $429

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What is the flight schedule from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. 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

    6:00 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    8:30 AM

    CNS

    - M T W T F S
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  2. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    2:55 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    5:15 PM

    CNS

    S - - - - - S
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  3. JQ936

    Brisbane Airport

    6:55 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    9:15 PM

    CNS

    - - T - T - -
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  4. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    8:55 AM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    11:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    8:50 PM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    11:20 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  6. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 AM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    8:35 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F -
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About Brisbane Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport

Learn about Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,394.9 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $68
Cheapest return ticket price $133

FAQs for Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

    Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 2 hours 7 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 Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $221 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Brisbane Airport (BNE) at 06:10 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 08:35.
  • The latest flight departs from Brisbane Airport (BNE) at 20:40 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 23:05.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 7449 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from $70, and round-trip fares start from $133. 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 Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 2 minutes, and around 94 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 Intl. Airport is $149. 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 Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $70. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 94 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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