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Brisbane to Cairns Intl. Airport flight
      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Apr 30 | Jetstar Airways
        $108 $129
        16% off
        16% off
        $129 $108
      • 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 $129
        16% off
        16% off
        $129 $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 $129
        15% off
        15% off
        $129 $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
        15% off
        $129 $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
        15% off
        $129 $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
        15% off
        $129 $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
        14% off
        $129 $111
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, May 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, May 16 | Jetstar Airways
        $113
        12% off
        $129 $113
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, May 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 8:10 AM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $117
        9% off
        $129 $117
      • BNE 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Apr 14 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        BNE 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Apr 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Apr 29 | Jetstar Airways
        $52 $59
        12% off
        12% off
        $59 $52
      • BNE 2:50 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:10 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $53 $59
        10% off
        10% off
        $59 $53
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, May 6 | Jetstar Airways
        $53 $59
        10% off
        10% off
        $59 $53
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $53
        10% off
        $59 $53
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $53
        10% off
        $59 $53
      • BNE 12:00 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 2:20 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $53
        10% off
        $59 $53
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, May 4 | Jetstar Airways
        $53
        10% off
        $59 $53
      • BNE 12:00 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 2:20 PM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, May 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $53
        10% off
        $59 $53
      • BNE 6:00 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, May 12 | Jetstar Airways
        $53
        10% off
        $59 $53
      • BNE 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Apr 14 | 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 to Cairns Intl. Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Brisbane to Cairns Intl. Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month to fly one-way from Brisbane to Cairns Intl. Airport is October, with an average price of $86. The priciest month is usually July, when the average price can reach $136.

$136
$111
$86
$61
    Cheapest
  • $127
    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 to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Brisbane 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 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
  • $250
    Apr
  • $183
    May
  • $193
    Jun
  • $330
    Jul
  • $239
    Aug
  • $257
    Sep
  • $190
    Oct
  • $224
    Nov
  • $297
    Dec
  • $213
    Jan
  • $208
    Feb
  • $334
    Mar

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Brisbane 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 to Cairns Intl. Airport is Wednesday, with average fares generally 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

Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Cairns Intl. Airport

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Flight Schedule from Brisbane to Cairns Intl. Airport

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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

    S 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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Flight Info of Flights from Brisbane to Cairns Intl. Airport

Cheapest round-trip ticket price$108
Cheapest one-way flight price$51
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly

FAQs for Brisbane to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

  • When are flight tickets from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Brisbane to Cairns based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $150.
  • It takes around 2 hours 29 minutes to fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS).
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • Airlines with flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS): Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Emirates and Jetstar Airways.

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