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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 £45 and round-trip from £98. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        £98 £114
        14% off
        14% off
        £114 £98
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        £99 £114
        13% off
        13% off
        £114 £99
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        £102 £114
        11% off
        11% off
        £114 £102
      • BNE 18:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 21:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        £102
        11% off
        £114 £102
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        £103
        10% off
        £114 £103
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        £103
        10% off
        £114 £103
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        £103
        10% off
        £114 £103
      • BNE 06:10
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:40
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        £106
        7% off
        £114 £106
      • BNE 14:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 20m
        Direct
        BNE 08:20
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 10 | Virgin Australia
        £107
        6% off
        £114 £107
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        £107
        6% off
        £114 £107
      • BNE 18:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 21:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        £107
        6% off
        £114 £107
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        £107
        6% off
        £114 £107
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BNE 16:00
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        £45 £60
        25% off
        25% off
        £60 £45
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        £49 £60
        18% off
        18% off
        £60 £49
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        £50 £60
        17% off
        17% off
        £60 £50
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        £50
        17% off
        £60 £50
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        £50
        17% off
        £60 £50
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        £51
        15% off
        £60 £51
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        £52
        13% off
        £60 £52
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        £54
        10% off
        £60 £54
      • BNE 06:10
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 08:35
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
        £56
        7% off
        £60 £56
      • BNE 14:55
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        £56
        7% off
        £60 £56
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        £56
        7% off
        £60 £56
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        £56
        7% off
        £60 £56
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com 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, the cheapest one-way flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in May, with an average price of £62. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach £107.

£107
£85
£62
£40
    Cheapest
  • £107
    Sep
  • £65
    Oct
  • £66
    Nov
  • £88
    Dec
  • £65
    Jan
  • £75
    Feb
  • £68
    Mar
  • £80
    Apr
  • £62
    May
  • £82
    Jun
  • £73
    Jul
  • £74
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return 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 often the month to find the lowest fares from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of £137. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching £252.

£252
£195
£137
£80
    Cheapest
  • £190
    Sep
  • £143
    Oct
  • £168
    Nov
  • £224
    Dec
  • £161
    Jan
  • £157
    Feb
  • £252
    Mar
  • £191
    Apr
  • £137
    May
  • £222
    Jun
  • £186
    Jul
  • £218
    Aug

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 departure day from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

£116
£103
£89
£76
    Cheapest
  • £108
    Mon
  • £97
    Tue
  • £89
    Wed
  • £90
    Thu
  • £101
    Fri
  • £96
    Sat
  • £116
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from £45) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From £45
Virgin Australia
From £54
Qantas Airways
From £80
Air Niugini
From £314

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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. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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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. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    11:15

    CNS

    S M - W T F S
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  4. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    2h 30m

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  5. VA785

    Brisbane Airport

    13:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    16:10

    CNS

    S M T W T F 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 £45
Cheapest return ticket price £98

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 9 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 69 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 £139 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • 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.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia and Emirates operate direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 10 minutes, and around 51 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 £99. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 54 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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