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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport flight

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 JPY 8,900 and round-trip from JPY 23,120. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 8,900 JPY 23,500
      62% off
      62% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 8,900
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,090 JPY 23,500
      56% off
      56% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 10,090
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,560 JPY 23,500
      55% off
      55% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 10,560
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,640
      55% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 10,640
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,820
      54% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 10,820
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,890
      54% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 10,890
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 11,010
      53% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 11,010
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 11,180
      52% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 11,180
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 11,720
      50% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 11,720
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 23,120 JPY 31,650
      27% off
      27% off
      JPY 31,650 JPY 23,120
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 23,120 JPY 31,650
      27% off
      27% off
      JPY 31,650 JPY 23,120
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 24,820 JPY 31,650
      22% off
      22% off
      JPY 31,650 JPY 24,820
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 24,840
      22% off
      JPY 31,650 JPY 24,840
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 24,860
      21% off
      JPY 31,650 JPY 24,860
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 24,860
      21% off
      JPY 31,650 JPY 24,860
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 26,320
      17% off
      JPY 31,650 JPY 26,320
    • BNE 14:15
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 16:40
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 26,320
      17% off
      JPY 31,650 JPY 26,320
    • BNE 20:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 23:05
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 26,320
      17% off
      JPY 31,650 JPY 26,320
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      BNE 16:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 8,900 JPY 23,500
      62% off
      62% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 8,900
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,090 JPY 23,500
      56% off
      56% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 10,090
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,560 JPY 23,500
      55% off
      55% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 10,560
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,640
      55% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 10,640
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,820
      54% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 10,820
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,890
      54% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 10,890
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 11,010
      53% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 11,010
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 11,180
      52% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 11,180
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 11,720
      50% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 11,720
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 8,900 JPY 98,230
      91% off
      91% off
      JPY 98,230 JPY 8,900
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,090 JPY 98,230
      90% off
      90% off
      JPY 98,230 JPY 10,090
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,560 JPY 98,230
      89% off
      89% off
      JPY 98,230 JPY 10,560
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,640
      89% off
      JPY 98,230 JPY 10,640
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,820
      89% off
      JPY 98,230 JPY 10,820
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,890
      89% off
      JPY 98,230 JPY 10,890
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 11,010
      89% off
      JPY 98,230 JPY 11,010
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 11,180
      89% off
      JPY 98,230 JPY 11,180
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 11,720
      88% off
      JPY 98,230 JPY 11,720
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 23,590 JPY 111,810
      79% off
      79% off
      JPY 111,810 JPY 23,590
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
      JPY 26,960 JPY 111,810
      76% off
      76% off
      JPY 111,810 JPY 26,960
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      JPY 28,720 JPY 111,810
      74% off
      74% off
      JPY 111,810 JPY 28,720
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 30,200
      73% off
      JPY 111,810 JPY 30,200
    • BNE 06:05
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 35,450
      68% off
      JPY 111,810 JPY 35,450
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 35,680
      68% off
      JPY 111,810 JPY 35,680
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 36,250
      68% off
      JPY 111,810 JPY 36,250
    • BNE 08:35
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      JPY 39,350
      65% off
      JPY 111,810 JPY 39,350
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
      JPY 45,800
      59% off
      JPY 111,810 JPY 45,800
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 8,900 JPY 23,500
      62% off
      62% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 8,900
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,640 JPY 23,500
      55% off
      55% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 10,640
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,820 JPY 23,500
      54% off
      54% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 10,820
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 10,890
      54% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 10,890
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 11,010
      53% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 11,010
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 11,180
      52% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 11,180
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 11,790
      50% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 11,790
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 12,050
      49% off
      JPY 23,500 JPY 12,050
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 12,590
      22% off
      JPY 16,110 JPY 12,590
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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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 JPY 13,130. October sees the highest fares, around JPY 19,850.

JPY 19,850
JPY 16,490
JPY 13,130
JPY 9,770
    Cheapest
  • JPY 19,850
    Oct
  • JPY 13,880
    Nov
  • JPY 18,590
    Dec
  • JPY 13,750
    Jan
  • JPY 15,850
    Feb
  • JPY 14,450
    Mar
  • JPY 17,000
    Apr
  • JPY 13,130
    May
  • JPY 17,310
    Jun
  • JPY 15,380
    Jul
  • JPY 15,640
    Aug
  • JPY 19,610
    Sep

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 October, with an average price of JPY 29,130. March sees the highest fares, around JPY 53,580.

JPY 53,580
JPY 41,355
JPY 29,130
JPY 16,905
  • JPY 29,130
    Oct
  • JPY 35,830
    Nov
  • JPY 47,590
    Dec
  • JPY 34,160
    Jan
  • JPY 33,360
    Feb
  • JPY 53,580
    Mar
  • JPY 40,590
    Apr
  • JPY 29,150
    May
  • JPY 47,210
    Jun
  • JPY 39,610
    Jul
  • JPY 46,450
    Aug
  • JPY 51,360
    Sep

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.

JPY 25,330
JPY 22,295
JPY 19,260
JPY 16,225
    Cheapest
  • JPY 23,610
    Mon
  • JPY 21,190
    Tue
  • JPY 19,330
    Wed
  • JPY 19,260
    Thu
  • JPY 22,220
    Fri
  • JPY 20,890
    Sat
  • JPY 25,330
    Sun

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 JPY 10,960) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From JPY 10,960
Virgin Australia
From JPY 13,220
Qantas Airways
From JPY 14,070
Air Niugini
From JPY 82,510

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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

    - - - - - 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 - - - - 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. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    06:10

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F -
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  6. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    2h 30m

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  7. VA785

    Brisbane Airport

    13:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    16:10

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  8. VA775

    Brisbane Airport

    08:35

    BNE

    2h 25m

    11:00

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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About Brisbane Airport and Cairns Airport

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

Flight distance 1,394.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket price JPY 8,900
Cheapest return ticket price JPY 23,120

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 5 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 Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 20:50, with about 25 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 JPY 49,700 in October, 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 JPY 11,760, and round-trip fares start from JPY 23,120. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; 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 4 minutes, and around 93 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 JPY 24,220. 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 JPY 11,760. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 95 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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