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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
HK$ 478
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 2h 20m · Direct Wed, Jan 13
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Cheapest return
HK$ 1,066
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 2h 20m · Direct Fri, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 22
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Best time to book
May
Cheapest
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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 HK$ 478 and round-trip from HK$ 1,066. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 478 HK$ 963
      50% off
      50% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 478
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 524 HK$ 1,099
      52% off
      52% off
      HK$ 1,099 HK$ 524
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 531 HK$ 963
      45% off
      45% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 531
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 538
      51% off
      HK$ 1,099 HK$ 538
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 540
      51% off
      HK$ 1,099 HK$ 540
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 548
      43% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 548
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 552
      43% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 552
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 563
      49% off
      HK$ 1,099 HK$ 563
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 583
      39% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 583
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 1,066 HK$ 1,760
      39% off
      39% off
      HK$ 1,760 HK$ 1,066
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 1,081 HK$ 1,760
      39% off
      39% off
      HK$ 1,760 HK$ 1,081
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 1,093 HK$ 1,760
      38% off
      38% off
      HK$ 1,760 HK$ 1,093
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 1,133
      36% off
      HK$ 1,760 HK$ 1,133
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 1,140
      35% off
      HK$ 1,760 HK$ 1,140
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 1,180
      33% off
      HK$ 1,760 HK$ 1,180
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 1,182
      33% off
      HK$ 1,760 HK$ 1,182
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 1,199
      32% off
      HK$ 1,760 HK$ 1,199
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 1,224
      30% off
      HK$ 1,760 HK$ 1,224
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      BNE 16:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Nov 20 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 478 HK$ 963
      50% off
      50% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 478
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 524 HK$ 1,099
      52% off
      52% off
      HK$ 1,099 HK$ 524
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 531 HK$ 963
      45% off
      45% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 531
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 538
      51% off
      HK$ 1,099 HK$ 538
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 540
      51% off
      HK$ 1,099 HK$ 540
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 548
      43% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 548
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 552
      43% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 552
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 563
      49% off
      HK$ 1,099 HK$ 563
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 583
      39% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 583
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 478 HK$ 6,212
      92% off
      92% off
      HK$ 6,212 HK$ 478
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 524 HK$ 6,212
      92% off
      92% off
      HK$ 6,212 HK$ 524
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 531 HK$ 6,212
      91% off
      91% off
      HK$ 6,212 HK$ 531
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 538
      91% off
      HK$ 6,212 HK$ 538
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 540
      91% off
      HK$ 6,212 HK$ 540
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 548
      91% off
      HK$ 6,212 HK$ 548
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 552
      91% off
      HK$ 6,212 HK$ 552
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 563
      91% off
      HK$ 6,212 HK$ 563
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 583
      91% off
      HK$ 6,212 HK$ 583
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 2,389 HK$ 5,070
      53% off
      53% off
      HK$ 5,070 HK$ 2,389
    • BNE 14:40
      27h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 18:30
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Air Niugini
      HK$ 3,592 HK$ 5,070
      28% off
      28% off
      HK$ 5,070 HK$ 3,592
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Australia
      HK$ 1,589 HK$ 5,070
      69% off
      69% off
      HK$ 5,070 HK$ 1,589
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 1,578
      69% off
      HK$ 5,070 HK$ 1,578
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Virgin Australia
      HK$ 1,406
      72% off
      HK$ 5,070 HK$ 1,406
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 1,248
      75% off
      HK$ 5,070 HK$ 1,248
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Virgin Australia
      HK$ 1,353
      73% off
      HK$ 5,070 HK$ 1,353
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 1,403
      72% off
      HK$ 5,070 HK$ 1,403
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Virgin Australia
      HK$ 1,343
      74% off
      HK$ 5,070 HK$ 1,343
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 478 HK$ 963
      50% off
      50% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 478
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 524 HK$ 1,099
      52% off
      52% off
      HK$ 1,099 HK$ 524
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 531 HK$ 963
      45% off
      45% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 531
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 548
      43% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 548
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 552
      43% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 552
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 583
      39% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 583
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 612
      36% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 612
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 647
      33% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 647
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$ 657
      32% off
      HK$ 963 HK$ 657
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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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 HK$ 478) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport.

Based on Trip.com 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 HK$ 657. September sees the highest fares, around HK$ 980.

HK$ 980
HK$ 819
HK$ 657
HK$ 496
    Cheapest
  • HK$ 802
    Nov
  • HK$ 930
    Dec
  • HK$ 688
    Jan
  • HK$ 792
    Feb
  • HK$ 722
    Mar
  • HK$ 850
    Apr
  • HK$ 657
    May
  • HK$ 865
    Jun
  • HK$ 769
    Jul
  • HK$ 782
    Aug
  • HK$ 980
    Sep
  • HK$ 909
    Oct

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in May, with an average price of HK$ 1,457. March sees the highest fares, around HK$ 2,679.

HK$ 2,679
HK$ 2,068
HK$ 1,457
HK$ 846
    Cheapest
  • HK$ 1,632
    Nov
  • HK$ 2,379
    Dec
  • HK$ 1,708
    Jan
  • HK$ 1,668
    Feb
  • HK$ 2,679
    Mar
  • HK$ 2,030
    Apr
  • HK$ 1,457
    May
  • HK$ 2,361
    Jun
  • HK$ 1,981
    Jul
  • HK$ 2,322
    Aug
  • HK$ 2,568
    Sep
  • HK$ 2,165
    Oct

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport is Thursday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

HK$ 1,260
HK$ 1,117
HK$ 974
HK$ 831
    Cheapest
  • HK$ 1,192
    Mon
  • HK$ 1,079
    Tue
  • HK$ 991
    Wed
  • HK$ 974
    Thu
  • HK$ 1,101
    Fri
  • HK$ 1,054
    Sat
  • HK$ 1,260
    Sun

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 20m

    17:10

    CNS

    - M - - - F S
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  4. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:40

    BNE

    2h 25m

    23:05

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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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 2 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 12 daily flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:05, and the last departs at 20:40, with about 16 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 HK$ 1,682 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Brisbane Airport (BNE) at 06:05 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 08:35.
  • The latest flight departs from Brisbane Airport (BNE) at 20:50 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 23:20.
    • 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 HK$ 478, and round-trip fares start from HK$ 1,066. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Jan 13; 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 2 minutes, and around 89 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 HK$ 1,204. 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 HK$ 478. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 88 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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