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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 172 AU$ 257
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 172
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 173 AU$ 257
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 173
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 173 AU$ 257
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 173
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 173
        33% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 173
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 177
        31% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 177
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 177
        31% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 177
      • BNE 18:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 21:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 177
        31% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 177
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 177
        31% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 177
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 177
        31% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 177
      • BNE 18:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 21:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Aug 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 187
        27% off
        AU$ 257 AU$ 187
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jul 15 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BNE 16:00
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jul 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Aug 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 76 AU$ 116
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 116 AU$ 76
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 76 AU$ 116
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 116 AU$ 76
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83 AU$ 116
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 116 AU$ 83
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83
        28% off
        AU$ 116 AU$ 83
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 83
        28% off
        AU$ 116 AU$ 83
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Aug 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 84
        28% off
        AU$ 116 AU$ 84
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 84
        28% off
        AU$ 116 AU$ 84
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 84
        28% off
        AU$ 116 AU$ 84
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 84
        28% off
        AU$ 116 AU$ 84
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 84
        28% off
        AU$ 116 AU$ 84
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jul 15 | 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 AU$ 119. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 169.

AU$ 169
AU$ 144
AU$ 119
AU$ 94
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 168
    Jul
  • AU$ 153
    Aug
  • AU$ 162
    Sep
  • AU$ 125
    Oct
  • AU$ 126
    Nov
  • AU$ 169
    Dec
  • AU$ 125
    Jan
  • AU$ 144
    Feb
  • AU$ 131
    Mar
  • AU$ 154
    Apr
  • AU$ 119
    May
  • AU$ 157
    Jun

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 AU$ 264. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 485.

AU$ 485
AU$ 375
AU$ 264
AU$ 154
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 479
    Jul
  • AU$ 347
    Aug
  • AU$ 373
    Sep
  • AU$ 276
    Oct
  • AU$ 325
    Nov
  • AU$ 431
    Dec
  • AU$ 310
    Jan
  • AU$ 302
    Feb
  • AU$ 485
    Mar
  • AU$ 368
    Apr
  • AU$ 264
    May
  • AU$ 428
    Jun

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.

AU$ 220
AU$ 193
AU$ 165
AU$ 138
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 210
    Mon
  • AU$ 180
    Tue
  • AU$ 165
    Wed
  • AU$ 172
    Thu
  • AU$ 193
    Fri
  • AU$ 183
    Sat
  • AU$ 220
    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 AU$ 70
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 113
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 141
Air Niugini
From AU$ 591

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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 - -
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  2. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    2h 25m

    20:20

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
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  3. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:30

    CNS

    S - 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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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 1,394.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 76
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 172

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 14 daily flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around AU$ 143 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 AU$ 202 in July, 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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