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      • Cheapest nonstop
        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 | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        € 94 € 109
        14% off
        14% off
        € 109 € 94
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Aug 23 | Jetstar Airways
        € 96 € 109
        12% off
        12% off
        € 109 € 96
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        € 97 € 109
        11% off
        11% off
        € 109 € 97
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Aug 16 | Jetstar Airways
        € 100
        8% off
        € 109 € 100
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        € 100
        8% off
        € 109 € 100
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Aug 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Aug 23 | Jetstar Airways
        € 100
        8% off
        € 109 € 100
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Aug 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Aug 23 | Jetstar Airways
        € 102
        6% off
        € 109 € 102
      • 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 | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        € 102
        6% off
        € 109 € 102
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        € 102
        6% off
        € 109 € 102
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        € 102
        6% off
        € 109 € 102
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jun 30 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BNE 16:00
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jul 2 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        € 46 € 56
        18% off
        18% off
        € 56 € 46
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        € 46 € 56
        18% off
        18% off
        € 56 € 46
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        € 46 € 56
        18% off
        18% off
        € 56 € 46
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        € 49
        13% off
        € 56 € 49
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        € 50
        11% off
        € 56 € 50
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
        € 50
        11% off
        € 56 € 50
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jul 17 | Jetstar Airways
        € 51
        9% off
        € 56 € 51
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar Airways
        € 51
        9% off
        € 56 € 51
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        € 52
        7% off
        € 56 € 52
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jul 21 | Jetstar Airways
        € 52
        7% off
        € 56 € 52
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jun 30 | 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 € 73. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as € 137.

€ 137
€ 105
€ 73
€ 41
    Cheapest
  • € 137
    Jun
  • € 120
    Jul
  • € 93
    Aug
  • € 98
    Sep
  • € 76
    Oct
  • € 77
    Nov
  • € 103
    Dec
  • € 76
    Jan
  • € 87
    Feb
  • € 80
    Mar
  • € 94
    Apr
  • € 73
    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 € 161. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching € 295.

€ 295
€ 228
€ 161
€ 94
    Cheapest
  • € 219
    Jun
  • € 291
    Jul
  • € 211
    Aug
  • € 227
    Sep
  • € 168
    Oct
  • € 197
    Nov
  • € 262
    Dec
  • € 188
    Jan
  • € 184
    Feb
  • € 295
    Mar
  • € 223
    Apr
  • € 161
    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.

€ 133
€ 116
€ 99
€ 82
    Cheapest
  • € 127
    Mon
  • € 109
    Tue
  • € 99
    Wed
  • € 103
    Thu
  • € 116
    Fri
  • € 111
    Sat
  • € 133
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport

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Jetstar Airways
From € 43
Virgin Australia
From € 65
Qantas Airways
From € 80
Air Niugini
From € 381

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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 M 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 distance1,394.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€ 46
Cheapest return ticket price€ 94

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 € 81 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 € 412 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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