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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 € 56 and round-trip from € 116. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        € 116 € 172
        33% off
        33% off
        € 172 € 116
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 16:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 18:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        € 120 € 172
        30% off
        30% off
        € 172 € 120
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        € 123 € 172
        28% off
        28% off
        € 172 € 123
      • 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 | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        € 126
        27% off
        € 172 € 126
      • BNE 14:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        € 126
        27% off
        € 172 € 126
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 16:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 18:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        € 126
        27% off
        € 172 € 126
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        € 126
        27% off
        € 172 € 126
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        € 126
        27% off
        € 172 € 126
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 16:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 18:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        € 126
        27% off
        € 172 € 126
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        € 126
        27% off
        € 172 € 126
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        € 127
        26% off
        € 172 € 127
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        € 130
        24% off
        € 172 € 130
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BNE 16:00
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:10
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 08:35
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Virgin Australia
        € 56 € 95
        41% off
        41% off
        € 95 € 56
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        € 56 € 95
        41% off
        41% off
        € 95 € 56
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        € 59 € 95
        38% off
        38% off
        € 95 € 59
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        € 65
        32% off
        € 95 € 65
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        € 65
        32% off
        € 95 € 65
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        € 65
        32% off
        € 95 € 65
      • BNE 14:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        € 66
        31% off
        € 95 € 66
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        € 66
        31% off
        € 95 € 66
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        € 67
        28% off
        € 95 € 67
      • BNE 18:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 21:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        € 71
        25% off
        € 95 € 71
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        € 71
        25% off
        € 95 € 71
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        € 72
        24% off
        € 95 € 72
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Flight prices from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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 € 74. September sees the highest fares, around € 111.

€ 111
€ 93
€ 74
€ 56
    Cheapest
  • € 80
    Oct
  • € 79
    Nov
  • € 105
    Dec
  • € 78
    Jan
  • € 90
    Feb
  • € 82
    Mar
  • € 96
    Apr
  • € 74
    May
  • € 98
    Jun
  • € 87
    Jul
  • € 89
    Aug
  • € 111
    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 € 165. March sees the highest fares, around € 302.

€ 302
€ 234
€ 165
€ 97
  • € 165
    Oct
  • € 202
    Nov
  • € 269
    Dec
  • € 193
    Jan
  • € 189
    Feb
  • € 302
    Mar
  • € 229
    Apr
  • € 165
    May
  • € 267
    Jun
  • € 224
    Jul
  • € 262
    Aug
  • € 290
    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 Wednesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

€ 140
€ 124
€ 108
€ 92
    Cheapest
  • € 133
    Mon
  • € 118
    Tue
  • € 108
    Wed
  • € 108
    Thu
  • € 122
    Fri
  • € 117
    Sat
  • € 140
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport is Virgin Australia (from € 56) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Virgin Australia
From € 56
Jetstar Airways
From € 56
Qantas Airways
From € 80
Air Niugini
From € 380

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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

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ936

    Brisbane Airport

    14:50

    BNE

    2h 20m

    17:10

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  3. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    06:10

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:40

    CNS

    S M T W T 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

    20:50

    BNE

    2h 30m

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  6. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    2h 25m

    20:20

    CNS

    - M - W - 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 € 56
Cheapest return ticket price € 116

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 4 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 20:55, with about 24 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 € 127 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 € 56, and round-trip fares start from € 116. The current lowest fare is a Virgin Australia flight departing on Thu, Nov 26; 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 100 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 € 137. 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 € 56. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 99 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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