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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 DKK 383 and round-trip from DKK 985. 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
      DKK 383 DKK 767
      50% off
      50% off
      DKK 767 DKK 383
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 430 DKK 767
      44% off
      44% off
      DKK 767 DKK 430
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 438 DKK 767
      43% off
      43% off
      DKK 767 DKK 438
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 447
      42% off
      DKK 767 DKK 447
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 451
      41% off
      DKK 767 DKK 451
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 454
      41% off
      DKK 767 DKK 454
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 477
      38% off
      DKK 767 DKK 477
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 482
      33% off
      DKK 715 DKK 482
    • BNE 20:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 23:05
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Virgin Australia
      DKK 498
      30% off
      DKK 715 DKK 498
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      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 | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 985 DKK 1,417
      30% off
      30% off
      DKK 1,417 DKK 985
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 986 DKK 1,417
      30% off
      30% off
      DKK 1,417 DKK 986
    • 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 | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 1,009 DKK 1,417
      28% off
      28% off
      DKK 1,417 DKK 1,009
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 1,009
      28% off
      DKK 1,417 DKK 1,009
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 1,050
      26% off
      DKK 1,417 DKK 1,050
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 1,061
      25% off
      DKK 1,417 DKK 1,061
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 1,084
      24% off
      DKK 1,417 DKK 1,084
    • 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 | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 1,121
      21% off
      DKK 1,417 DKK 1,121
    • BNE 14:15
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 16:40
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 1,121
      21% off
      DKK 1,417 DKK 1,121
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      BNE 16:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 383 DKK 767
      50% off
      50% off
      DKK 767 DKK 383
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 430 DKK 767
      44% off
      44% off
      DKK 767 DKK 430
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 438 DKK 767
      43% off
      43% off
      DKK 767 DKK 438
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 447
      42% off
      DKK 767 DKK 447
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 451
      41% off
      DKK 767 DKK 451
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 454
      41% off
      DKK 767 DKK 454
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 477
      38% off
      DKK 767 DKK 477
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 482
      33% off
      DKK 715 DKK 482
    • BNE 20:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 23:05
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Virgin Australia
      DKK 498
      30% off
      DKK 715 DKK 498
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 383 DKK 4,397
      91% off
      91% off
      DKK 4,397 DKK 383
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 430 DKK 4,397
      90% off
      90% off
      DKK 4,397 DKK 430
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 438 DKK 4,397
      90% off
      90% off
      DKK 4,397 DKK 438
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 447
      90% off
      DKK 4,397 DKK 447
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 451
      90% off
      DKK 4,397 DKK 451
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 454
      90% off
      DKK 4,397 DKK 454
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 477
      89% off
      DKK 4,397 DKK 477
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 500
      89% off
      DKK 4,397 DKK 500
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 503
      89% off
      DKK 4,397 DKK 503
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 551 DKK 4,994
      89% off
      89% off
      DKK 4,994 DKK 551
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 738 DKK 4,994
      85% off
      85% off
      DKK 4,994 DKK 738
    • BNE 20:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 23:05
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
      DKK 798 DKK 4,994
      84% off
      84% off
      DKK 4,994 DKK 798
    • BNE 06:05
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      DKK 956
      81% off
      DKK 4,994 DKK 956
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      DKK 1,033
      79% off
      DKK 4,994 DKK 1,033
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 1,065
      79% off
      DKK 4,994 DKK 1,065
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
      DKK 1,084
      78% off
      DKK 4,994 DKK 1,084
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 1,113
      78% off
      DKK 4,994 DKK 1,113
    • BNE 08:35
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      DKK 1,150
      77% off
      DKK 4,994 DKK 1,150
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 383 DKK 767
      50% off
      50% off
      DKK 767 DKK 383
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 438 DKK 767
      43% off
      43% off
      DKK 767 DKK 438
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 447 DKK 767
      42% off
      42% off
      DKK 767 DKK 447
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 454
      41% off
      DKK 767 DKK 454
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 477
      38% off
      DKK 767 DKK 477
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 503
      34% off
      DKK 767 DKK 503
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 537
      25% off
      DKK 715 DKK 537
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 542
      24% off
      DKK 715 DKK 542
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      DKK 552
      28% off
      DKK 767 DKK 552
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | 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 DKK 560. October sees the highest fares, around DKK 846.

DKK 846
DKK 703
DKK 560
DKK 417
    Cheapest
  • DKK 846
    Oct
  • DKK 592
    Nov
  • DKK 792
    Dec
  • DKK 586
    Jan
  • DKK 676
    Feb
  • DKK 616
    Mar
  • DKK 725
    Apr
  • DKK 560
    May
  • DKK 738
    Jun
  • DKK 656
    Jul
  • DKK 667
    Aug
  • DKK 836
    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 DKK 1,242. March sees the highest fares, around DKK 2,284.

DKK 2,284
DKK 1,763
DKK 1,242
DKK 721
  • DKK 1,242
    Oct
  • DKK 1,527
    Nov
  • DKK 2,028
    Dec
  • DKK 1,456
    Jan
  • DKK 1,422
    Feb
  • DKK 2,284
    Mar
  • DKK 1,730
    Apr
  • DKK 1,242
    May
  • DKK 2,012
    Jun
  • DKK 1,689
    Jul
  • DKK 1,980
    Aug
  • DKK 2,189
    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.

DKK 1,080
DKK 951
DKK 821
DKK 692
    Cheapest
  • DKK 1,006
    Mon
  • DKK 903
    Tue
  • DKK 824
    Wed
  • DKK 821
    Thu
  • DKK 947
    Fri
  • DKK 890
    Sat
  • DKK 1,080
    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 DKK 482) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From DKK 482
Virgin Australia
From DKK 498
Qantas Airways
From DKK 615
Air Niugini
From DKK 2,761

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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. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    23:10

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  6. VA785

    Brisbane Airport

    13:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    16:10

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  7. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    06:10

    BNE

    2h 25m

    08:35

    CNS

    S M T W T F -
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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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  9. VA783

    Brisbane Airport

    11:35

    BNE

    2h 25m

    14:00

    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 DKK 383
Cheapest return ticket price DKK 985

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 DKK 2,118 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 DKK 482, and round-trip fares start from DKK 985. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 16; 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 DKK 1,032. 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 DKK 482. 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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