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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport flight

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 MYR 256 and round-trip from MYR 523. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        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
        MYR 523 MYR 666
        21% off
        21% off
        MYR 666 MYR 523
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:05
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 14:20
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 545 MYR 666
        18% off
        18% off
        MYR 666 MYR 545
      • 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
        MYR 557 MYR 666
        16% off
        16% off
        MYR 666 MYR 557
      • BNE 18:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 21:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:05
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 14:20
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 559
        16% off
        MYR 666 MYR 559
      • 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
        MYR 573
        14% off
        MYR 666 MYR 573
      • 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 | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 586
        12% off
        MYR 666 MYR 586
      • BNE 14:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 16:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 18:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 586
        12% off
        MYR 666 MYR 586
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 589
        12% off
        MYR 666 MYR 589
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 590
        11% off
        MYR 666 MYR 590
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 591
        11% off
        MYR 666 MYR 591
      • BNE 14:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:05
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 14:20
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 605
        9% off
        MYR 666 MYR 605
      • BNE 14:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 606
        9% off
        MYR 666 MYR 606
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BNE 16:00
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:10
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 08:35
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 256 MYR 395
        35% off
        35% off
        MYR 395 MYR 256
      • BNE 06:10
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 08:35
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 256 MYR 395
        35% off
        35% off
        MYR 395 MYR 256
      • BNE 20:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 23:05
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 275 MYR 395
        30% off
        30% off
        MYR 395 MYR 275
      • BNE 11:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 298
        25% off
        MYR 395 MYR 298
      • BNE 14:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 299
        24% off
        MYR 395 MYR 299
      • BNE 20:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 23:05
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 320
        19% off
        MYR 395 MYR 320
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 323
        18% off
        MYR 395 MYR 323
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 325
        18% off
        MYR 395 MYR 325
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 332
        16% off
        MYR 395 MYR 332
      • BNE 14:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 334
        15% off
        MYR 395 MYR 334
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 356
        10% off
        MYR 395 MYR 356
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 359
        9% off
        MYR 395 MYR 359
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | 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 MYR 341. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as MYR 509.

MYR 509
MYR 425
MYR 341
MYR 257
    Cheapest
  • MYR 422
    Oct
  • MYR 361
    Nov
  • MYR 483
    Dec
  • MYR 357
    Jan
  • MYR 412
    Feb
  • MYR 375
    Mar
  • MYR 441
    Apr
  • MYR 341
    May
  • MYR 449
    Jun
  • MYR 399
    Jul
  • MYR 406
    Aug
  • MYR 509
    Sep

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 MYR 757. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching MYR 1,391.

MYR 1,391
MYR 1,074
MYR 757
MYR 440
    Cheapest
  • MYR 797
    Oct
  • MYR 930
    Nov
  • MYR 1,235
    Dec
  • MYR 887
    Jan
  • MYR 866
    Feb
  • MYR 1,391
    Mar
  • MYR 1,054
    Apr
  • MYR 757
    May
  • MYR 1,225
    Jun
  • MYR 1,028
    Jul
  • MYR 1,205
    Aug
  • MYR 1,333
    Sep

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.

MYR 653
MYR 576
MYR 499
MYR 422
    Cheapest
  • MYR 606
    Mon
  • MYR 543
    Tue
  • MYR 499
    Wed
  • MYR 500
    Thu
  • MYR 570
    Fri
  • MYR 539
    Sat
  • MYR 653
    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 MYR 256) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Virgin Australia
From MYR 256
Jetstar Airways
From MYR 299
Qantas Airways
From MYR 366
Air Niugini
From MYR 1,774

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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. JQ936

    Brisbane Airport

    14:50

    BNE

    2h 20m

    17:10

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  2. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    2h 25m

    20:20

    CNS

    - - - W - F S
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  4. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    06:10

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  6. VA783

    Brisbane Airport

    11:35

    BNE

    2h 30m

    14:05

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  7. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    2h 30m

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - 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 MYR 256
Cheapest return ticket price MYR 523

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 27 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 MYR 706 in October, 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.
  • One-way flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from MYR 256, and round-trip fares start from MYR 523. The current lowest fare is a Virgin Australia flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; 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 96 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 MYR 551. 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 MYR 256. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 96 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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