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      • Cheapest nonstop
        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 | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 451 PLN 566
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        PLN 566 PLN 451
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jun 13 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 455 PLN 566
        20% off
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        PLN 566 PLN 455
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jun 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 15:35
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 17:45
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 455 PLN 566
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        PLN 566 PLN 455
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jul 2 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 457
        19% off
        PLN 566 PLN 457
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jul 31 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 457
        19% off
        PLN 566 PLN 457
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 457
        19% off
        PLN 566 PLN 457
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 457
        19% off
        PLN 566 PLN 457
      • 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
        PLN 458
        19% off
        PLN 566 PLN 458
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jul 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jul 24 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 458
        19% off
        PLN 566 PLN 458
      • BNE 18:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 21:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jul 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jul 24 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 458
        19% off
        PLN 566 PLN 458
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jun 3 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BNE 16:00
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jun 5 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 218 PLN 292
        25% off
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        PLN 292 PLN 218
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 218 PLN 292
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        PLN 292 PLN 218
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jun 19 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 218 PLN 292
        25% off
        25% off
        PLN 292 PLN 218
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jun 16 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 218
        25% off
        PLN 292 PLN 218
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jul 16 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 220
        25% off
        PLN 292 PLN 220
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jul 13 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 220
        25% off
        PLN 292 PLN 220
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jul 15 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 220
        25% off
        PLN 292 PLN 220
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jul 20 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 234
        20% off
        PLN 292 PLN 234
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 234
        20% off
        PLN 292 PLN 234
      • BNE 08:45
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 11:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jul 31 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 236
        19% off
        PLN 292 PLN 236
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jun 3 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares 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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of PLN 300. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as PLN 498.

PLN 498
PLN 399
PLN 300
PLN 201
    Cheapest
  • PLN 456
    Jun
  • PLN 498
    Jul
  • PLN 386
    Aug
  • PLN 406
    Sep
  • PLN 314
    Oct
  • PLN 317
    Nov
  • PLN 424
    Dec
  • PLN 314
    Jan
  • PLN 361
    Feb
  • PLN 330
    Mar
  • PLN 388
    Apr
  • PLN 300
    May

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, May is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of PLN 665. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching PLN 1,221.

PLN 1,221
PLN 943
PLN 665
PLN 387
    Cheapest
  • PLN 707
    Jun
  • PLN 1,206
    Jul
  • PLN 874
    Aug
  • PLN 939
    Sep
  • PLN 695
    Oct
  • PLN 817
    Nov
  • PLN 1,085
    Dec
  • PLN 779
    Jan
  • PLN 761
    Feb
  • PLN 1,221
    Mar
  • PLN 925
    Apr
  • PLN 665
    May

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

PLN 546
PLN 478
PLN 409
PLN 341
    Cheapest
  • PLN 521
    Mon
  • PLN 448
    Tue
  • PLN 409
    Wed
  • PLN 424
    Thu
  • PLN 480
    Fri
  • PLN 451
    Sat
  • PLN 546
    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 PLN 218
Virgin Australia
From PLN 268
Qantas Airways
From PLN 326
Air Niugini
From PLN 1,497

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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. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    2h 25m

    20:20

    CNS

    - - - W T - S
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  2. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:30

    CNS

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

Flight distance1,394.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket pricePLN 218
Cheapest return ticket pricePLN 451

FAQs for Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights 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 PLN 369 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 PLN 491 in June, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Brisbane Airport (BNE) at 05:30 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 07:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Brisbane Airport (BNE) at 21:05 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 23:35.
    • 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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