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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, May 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, May 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $106 $136
        22% off
        22% off
        $136 $106
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Apr 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $106 $136
        22% off
        22% off
        $136 $106
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:10 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 11:20 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Apr 30 | Jetstar Airways
        $107 $136
        21% off
        21% off
        $136 $107
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $109
        20% off
        $136 $109
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:10 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 11:20 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, May 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $110
        19% off
        $136 $110
      • BNE 8:45 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:15 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Apr 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Apr 29 | Jetstar Airways
        $110
        19% off
        $136 $110
      • BNE 8:45 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:15 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Apr 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:10 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 11:20 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $110
        19% off
        $136 $110
      • BNE 8:45 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:15 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Apr 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 3:35 PM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 5:45 PM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Apr 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $110
        19% off
        $136 $110
      • BNE 8:45 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:15 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, May 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:10 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 11:20 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, May 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $111
        18% off
        $136 $111
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, May 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:10 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 11:20 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, May 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $114
        16% off
        $136 $114
      • BNE 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Apr 15 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        BNE 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Apr 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 12:00 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 2:20 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $50 $60
        17% off
        17% off
        $60 $50
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, May 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $50 $60
        17% off
        17% off
        $60 $50
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $50 $60
        17% off
        17% off
        $60 $50
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $50
        17% off
        $60 $50
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, May 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $50
        17% off
        $60 $50
      • BNE 12:00 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 2:20 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, May 16 | Jetstar Airways
        $50
        17% off
        $60 $50
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, May 14 | Jetstar Airways
        $50
        17% off
        $60 $50
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        $50
        17% off
        $60 $50
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, May 22 | Jetstar Airways
        $50
        17% off
        $60 $50
      • BNE 6:35 PM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:00 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, May 28 | Jetstar Airways
        $50
        17% off
        $60 $50
      • BNE 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Apr 15 | 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 October, with an average price of $86. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as $136.

$136
$111
$86
$61
    Cheapest
  • $131
    Apr
  • $96
    May
  • $125
    Jun
  • $136
    Jul
  • $106
    Aug
  • $111
    Sep
  • $86
    Oct
  • $87
    Nov
  • $116
    Dec
  • $86
    Jan
  • $99
    Feb
  • $90
    Mar

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, May is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average price of $183. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $334.

$334
$259
$183
$108
    Cheapest
  • $269
    Apr
  • $183
    May
  • $193
    Jun
  • $330
    Jul
  • $239
    Aug
  • $257
    Sep
  • $190
    Oct
  • $223
    Nov
  • $297
    Dec
  • $213
    Jan
  • $208
    Feb
  • $334
    Mar

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.

$149
$130
$110
$91
    Cheapest
  • $142
    Mon
  • $122
    Tue
  • $110
    Wed
  • $119
    Thu
  • $133
    Fri
  • $125
    Sat
  • $149
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

See which airlines fly from Brisbane to Cairns. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From $50
Virgin Australia
From $69
Qantas Airways
From $89
Air Niugini
From $399

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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. JQ936

    Brisbane Airport

    6:35 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    8:55 PM

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  2. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    6:35 PM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    9:00 PM

    CNS

    - M T W T F S
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  3. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    6:45 AM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    9:05 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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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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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights Info

Flight distance1,394.9 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$50
Cheapest return ticket price$106

FAQs for Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 2 hours 29 minutes to fly from Brisbane Airport (bne) to Cairns Intl. Airport (cns).
  • There are around 13 daily flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around $89 in May, making it the cheapest month to book. Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $113 in July, 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.

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