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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jun 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 152 S$ 190
        20% off
        20% off
        S$ 190 S$ 152
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jun 13 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 153 S$ 190
        19% off
        19% off
        S$ 190 S$ 153
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, May 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 153 S$ 190
        19% off
        19% off
        S$ 190 S$ 153
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, May 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 153
        19% off
        S$ 190 S$ 153
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 15:35
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 17:45
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Jun 7 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 153
        19% off
        S$ 190 S$ 153
      • BNE 08:45
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 11:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jun 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 154
        19% off
        S$ 190 S$ 154
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 11:20
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 155
        18% off
        S$ 190 S$ 155
      • BNE 08:45
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 11:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, May 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 155
        18% off
        S$ 190 S$ 155
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, May 31 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jun 6 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 155
        18% off
        S$ 190 S$ 155
      • BNE 08:45
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 11:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, May 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jun 6 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 155
        18% off
        S$ 190 S$ 155
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, May 17 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BNE 16:00
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, May 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, May 26 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 76 S$ 93
        18% off
        18% off
        S$ 93 S$ 76
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, May 31 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 76 S$ 93
        18% off
        18% off
        S$ 93 S$ 76
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jun 23 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 76 S$ 93
        18% off
        18% off
        S$ 93 S$ 76
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jun 22 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 76
        18% off
        S$ 93 S$ 76
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 76
        18% off
        S$ 93 S$ 76
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 76
        18% off
        S$ 93 S$ 76
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jun 7 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 76
        18% off
        S$ 93 S$ 76
      • BNE 12:00
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 14:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jun 6 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 76
        18% off
        S$ 93 S$ 76
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 76
        18% off
        S$ 93 S$ 76
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jun 10 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 76
        18% off
        S$ 93 S$ 76
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, May 17 | 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 October, with an average price of S$ 110. July sees the highest fares, around S$ 175.

S$ 175
S$ 143
S$ 110
S$ 78
    Cheapest
  • S$ 122
    May
  • S$ 160
    Jun
  • S$ 175
    Jul
  • S$ 136
    Aug
  • S$ 143
    Sep
  • S$ 110
    Oct
  • S$ 111
    Nov
  • S$ 149
    Dec
  • S$ 110
    Jan
  • S$ 127
    Feb
  • S$ 116
    Mar
  • S$ 136
    Apr

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 S$ 235. March sees the highest fares, around S$ 429.

S$ 429
S$ 332
S$ 235
S$ 138
  • S$ 235
    May
  • S$ 248
    Jun
  • S$ 423
    Jul
  • S$ 307
    Aug
  • S$ 330
    Sep
  • S$ 244
    Oct
  • S$ 287
    Nov
  • S$ 381
    Dec
  • S$ 274
    Jan
  • S$ 267
    Feb
  • S$ 429
    Mar
  • S$ 325
    Apr

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.

S$ 189
S$ 166
S$ 143
S$ 120
    Cheapest
  • S$ 183
    Mon
  • S$ 157
    Tue
  • S$ 143
    Wed
  • S$ 150
    Thu
  • S$ 169
    Fri
  • S$ 158
    Sat
  • S$ 189
    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 S$ 76
Virgin Australia
From S$ 90
Qantas Airways
From S$ 118
Air Niugini
From S$ 546

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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

    - - - W T - S
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  3. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    11:15

    CNS

    S M - 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 F S
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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance1,394.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceS$ 76
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 152

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 13 daily flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around S$ 130 in June, 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 S$ 188 in May, 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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