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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jul 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jul 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$124 US$152
        18% off
        18% off
        US$152 US$124
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jul 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jul 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$124 US$152
        18% off
        18% off
        US$152 US$124
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Aug 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$124 US$152
        18% off
        18% off
        US$152 US$124
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$124
        18% off
        US$152 US$124
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$124
        18% off
        US$152 US$124
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$124
        18% off
        US$152 US$124
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Aug 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$124
        18% off
        US$152 US$124
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jul 31 | Jetstar Airways
        US$124
        18% off
        US$152 US$124
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jul 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jul 31 | Jetstar Airways
        US$124
        18% off
        US$152 US$124
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jul 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jul 31 | Jetstar Airways
        US$124
        18% off
        US$152 US$124
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jun 27 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BNE 16:00
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jun 29 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Aug 2 | Jetstar Airways
        US$52 US$74
        30% off
        30% off
        US$74 US$52
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Aug 5 | Jetstar Airways
        US$52 US$74
        30% off
        30% off
        US$74 US$52
      • BNE 08:45
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 11:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        US$52 US$74
        30% off
        30% off
        US$74 US$52
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jul 18 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        19% off
        US$74 US$60
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Aug 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        19% off
        US$74 US$60
      • BNE 18:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 21:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Aug 1 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        19% off
        US$74 US$60
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Aug 9 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        19% off
        US$74 US$60
      • BNE 18:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 21:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jul 25 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        19% off
        US$74 US$60
      • BNE 08:45
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 11:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        19% off
        US$74 US$60
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        US$60
        19% off
        US$74 US$60
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jun 27 | 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 US$82. June sees the highest fares, around US$155.

US$155
US$119
US$82
US$46
    Cheapest
  • US$155
    Jun
  • US$137
    Jul
  • US$106
    Aug
  • US$112
    Sep
  • US$86
    Oct
  • US$87
    Nov
  • US$117
    Dec
  • US$86
    Jan
  • US$99
    Feb
  • US$91
    Mar
  • US$107
    Apr
  • US$82
    May

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 US$182. March sees the highest fares, around US$335.

US$335
US$259
US$182
US$106
    Cheapest
  • US$249
    Jun
  • US$331
    Jul
  • US$240
    Aug
  • US$258
    Sep
  • US$191
    Oct
  • US$224
    Nov
  • US$298
    Dec
  • US$214
    Jan
  • US$209
    Feb
  • US$335
    Mar
  • US$254
    Apr
  • US$182
    May

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.

US$152
US$133
US$113
US$94
    Cheapest
  • US$144
    Mon
  • US$124
    Tue
  • US$113
    Wed
  • US$117
    Thu
  • US$132
    Fri
  • US$127
    Sat
  • US$152
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport

See which airlines fly from Brisbane to Cairns. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From US$57
Virgin Australia
From US$69
Qantas Airways
From US$87
Air Niugini
From US$409

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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. JQ936

    Brisbane Airport

    14:50

    BNE

    2h 20m

    17:10

    CNS

    S - T - T F -
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  2. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    2h 25m

    20:20

    CNS

    - M - W - - S
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  3. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance1,394.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceUS$52
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$124

FAQs for Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    It takes around 2 hours 29 minutes to fly from Brisbane Airport (bne) to Cairns Airport (cns).
  • There are around 14 daily flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around US$95 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$398 in June, 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.

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