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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 €61 and round-trip from €130. 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 | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €130 €169
      23% off
      23% off
      €169 €130
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 12:05 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 2:20 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €132 €169
      22% off
      22% off
      €169 €132
    • 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
      €133 €169
      21% off
      21% off
      €169 €133
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      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
      €138
      18% off
      €169 €138
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      €138
      18% off
      €169 €138
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      €138
      18% off
      €169 €138
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 6:15 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €138
      18% off
      €169 €138
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 6:15 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €138
      18% off
      €169 €138
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €138
      18% off
      €169 €138
    • 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
      €61 €563
      89% off
      89% off
      €563 €61
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €62 €563
      89% off
      89% off
      €563 €62
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €63 €563
      89% off
      89% off
      €563 €63
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €63
      89% off
      €563 €63
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €64
      89% off
      €563 €64
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €64
      89% off
      €563 €64
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      €65
      32% off
      €96 €65
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €65
      88% off
      €563 €65
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      €70
      27% off
      €96 €70
    • 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
      €61 €160
      62% off
      62% off
      €160 €61
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €62 €160
      61% off
      61% off
      €160 €62
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €63 €160
      61% off
      61% off
      €160 €63
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €63
      61% off
      €160 €63
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €64
      60% off
      €160 €64
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €64
      60% off
      €160 €64
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €65
      59% off
      €160 €65
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €75
      53% off
      €160 €75
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      €81
      49% off
      €160 €81
    • 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
      €61 €563
      89% off
      89% off
      €563 €61
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €62 €563
      89% off
      89% off
      €563 €62
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €63 €563
      89% off
      89% off
      €563 €63
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €63
      89% off
      €563 €63
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €64
      89% off
      €563 €64
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €64
      89% off
      €563 €64
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €65
      88% off
      €563 €65
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €75
      87% off
      €563 €75
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      €81
      86% off
      €563 €81
    • 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 6:10 AM
      2h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:40 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Virgin Australia
      €92 €563
      84% off
      84% off
      €563 €92
    • BNE 6:00 AM
      2h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      €95 €563
      83% off
      83% off
      €563 €95
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
      €99 €563
      82% off
      82% off
      €563 €99
    • BNE 6:10 AM
      2h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:40 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
      €103
      82% off
      €563 €103
    • BNE 6:10 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:35 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      €138
      75% off
      €563 €138
    • BNE 8:50 PM
      2h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
      €166
      71% off
      €563 €166
    • BNE 2:50 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:10 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
      €173
      69% off
      €563 €173
    • BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      €176
      69% off
      €563 €176
    • BNE 6:00 AM
      2h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      €193
      66% off
      €563 €193
    • 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 €464
      82% off
      82% off
      €464 €82
    • BNE 6:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €79 €464
      83% off
      83% off
      €464 €79
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      €110 €464
      76% off
      76% off
      €464 €110
    • BNE 2:50 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:10 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
      €173
      63% off
      €464 €173
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
      €385
      17% off
      €464 €385
    • BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      €144
      69% off
      €464 €144
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €241
      48% off
      €464 €241
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      €83
      82% off
      €464 €83
    • BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €86
      81% off
      €464 €86
    • 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 €75. You’ll want to avoid October, when the average price can reach as high as €113.

€113
€94
€75
€56
    Cheapest
  • €113
    Oct
  • €79
    Nov
  • €106
    Dec
  • €78
    Jan
  • €90
    Feb
  • €82
    Mar
  • €97
    Apr
  • €75
    May
  • €99
    Jun
  • €88
    Jul
  • €89
    Aug
  • €112
    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 €165. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €304.

€304
€235
€165
€96
  • €165
    Oct
  • €203
    Nov
  • €270
    Dec
  • €194
    Jan
  • €190
    Feb
  • €304
    Mar
  • €230
    Apr
  • €166
    May
  • €268
    Jun
  • €225
    Jul
  • €264
    Aug
  • €292
    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 Wednesday, 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.

€144
€127
€110
€93
    Cheapest
  • €134
    Mon
  • €121
    Tue
  • €110
    Wed
  • €110
    Thu
  • €126
    Fri
  • €119
    Sat
  • €144
    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 €65) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €65
Virgin Australia
From €70
Qantas Airways
From €80
Air Niugini
From €388

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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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  7. VA783

    Brisbane Airport

    11:35 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    2:05 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  8. VA785

    Brisbane Airport

    2:15 PM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    4:45 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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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 €61
Cheapest return ticket price €130

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 €222 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 €65, and round-trip fares start from €130. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Nov 22; 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 €133. 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 €65. 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.
  • Enter Brisbane Airport and Cairns Intl. 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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