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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
SAR 229
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 2h 20m · Direct Thu, Jan 14
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Cheapest return
SAR 510
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 2h 20m · Direct Thu, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 21
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Best time to book
May
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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 SAR 229 and round-trip from SAR 510. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 510 SAR 837
      39% off
      39% off
      SAR 837 SAR 510
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 511 SAR 837
      39% off
      39% off
      SAR 837 SAR 511
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 517 SAR 837
      38% off
      38% off
      SAR 837 SAR 517
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 523
      38% off
      SAR 837 SAR 523
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 542
      35% off
      SAR 837 SAR 542
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 546
      35% off
      SAR 837 SAR 546
    • BNE 08:35
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 555
      34% off
      SAR 837 SAR 555
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 565
      32% off
      SAR 837 SAR 565
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 566
      32% off
      SAR 837 SAR 566
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      BNE 16:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Nov 20 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 229 SAR 459
      50% off
      50% off
      SAR 459 SAR 229
    • Cheapest
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 229 SAR 525
      56% off
      56% off
      SAR 525 SAR 229
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 236 SAR 459
      49% off
      49% off
      SAR 459 SAR 236
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 251
      52% off
      SAR 525 SAR 251
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 254
      52% off
      SAR 525 SAR 254
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 258
      51% off
      SAR 525 SAR 258
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 259
      51% off
      SAR 525 SAR 259
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 263
      43% off
      SAR 459 SAR 263
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 263
      50% off
      SAR 525 SAR 263
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 229 SAR 459
      50% off
      50% off
      SAR 459 SAR 229
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 229 SAR 525
      56% off
      56% off
      SAR 525 SAR 229
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 236 SAR 459
      49% off
      49% off
      SAR 459 SAR 236
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 251
      52% off
      SAR 525 SAR 251
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 254
      52% off
      SAR 525 SAR 254
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 258
      51% off
      SAR 525 SAR 258
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 259
      51% off
      SAR 525 SAR 259
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 263
      43% off
      SAR 459 SAR 263
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 263
      50% off
      SAR 525 SAR 263
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 229 SAR 2,973
      92% off
      92% off
      SAR 2,973 SAR 229
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 251 SAR 2,973
      92% off
      92% off
      SAR 2,973 SAR 251
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 254 SAR 2,973
      91% off
      91% off
      SAR 2,973 SAR 254
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 258
      91% off
      SAR 2,973 SAR 258
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 259
      91% off
      SAR 2,973 SAR 259
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 263
      91% off
      SAR 2,973 SAR 263
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 264
      91% off
      SAR 2,973 SAR 264
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 269
      91% off
      SAR 2,973 SAR 269
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 285
      90% off
      SAR 2,973 SAR 285
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 1,143 SAR 2,425
      53% off
      53% off
      SAR 2,425 SAR 1,143
    • BNE 14:40
      27h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 18:30
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Air Niugini
      SAR 1,719 SAR 2,425
      28% off
      28% off
      SAR 2,425 SAR 1,719
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Australia
      SAR 760 SAR 2,425
      69% off
      69% off
      SAR 2,425 SAR 760
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 755
      69% off
      SAR 2,425 SAR 755
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Virgin Australia
      SAR 673
      72% off
      SAR 2,425 SAR 673
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 597
      75% off
      SAR 2,425 SAR 597
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Virgin Australia
      SAR 647
      73% off
      SAR 2,425 SAR 647
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 672
      72% off
      SAR 2,425 SAR 672
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 08:35
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Virgin Australia
      SAR 643
      73% off
      SAR 2,425 SAR 643
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 229 SAR 459
      50% off
      50% off
      SAR 459 SAR 229
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 229 SAR 525
      56% off
      56% off
      SAR 525 SAR 229
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 236 SAR 459
      49% off
      49% off
      SAR 459 SAR 236
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 251
      52% off
      SAR 525 SAR 251
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 254
      52% off
      SAR 525 SAR 254
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 263
      43% off
      SAR 459 SAR 263
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 263
      50% off
      SAR 525 SAR 263
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 264
      50% off
      SAR 525 SAR 264
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      SAR 279
      39% off
      SAR 459 SAR 279
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Brisbane to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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 SAR 229) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport

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 SAR 697. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching SAR 1,282.

SAR 1,282
SAR 990
SAR 697
SAR 405
    Cheapest
  • SAR 781
    Nov
  • SAR 1,139
    Dec
  • SAR 817
    Jan
  • SAR 798
    Feb
  • SAR 1,282
    Mar
  • SAR 971
    Apr
  • SAR 697
    May
  • SAR 1,129
    Jun
  • SAR 948
    Jul
  • SAR 1,111
    Aug
  • SAR 1,229
    Sep
  • SAR 1,036
    Oct

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 SAR 314. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach SAR 469.

SAR 469
SAR 392
SAR 314
SAR 237
    Cheapest
  • SAR 384
    Nov
  • SAR 445
    Dec
  • SAR 329
    Jan
  • SAR 379
    Feb
  • SAR 346
    Mar
  • SAR 407
    Apr
  • SAR 314
    May
  • SAR 414
    Jun
  • SAR 368
    Jul
  • SAR 375
    Aug
  • SAR 469
    Sep
  • SAR 435
    Oct

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 Thursday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

SAR 603
SAR 535
SAR 466
SAR 398
    Cheapest
  • SAR 571
    Mon
  • SAR 516
    Tue
  • SAR 474
    Wed
  • SAR 466
    Thu
  • SAR 527
    Fri
  • SAR 504
    Sat
  • SAR 603
    Sun

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

    - - - W - F S
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  2. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    14:55

    BNE

    2h 20m

    17:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F 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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  4. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:40

    BNE

    2h 25m

    23:05

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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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 2 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 12 daily flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:05, and the last departs at 20:40, with about 16 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 SAR 805 in November, 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.
  • One-way flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from SAR 229, and round-trip fares start from SAR 510. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Jan 14; 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 2 minutes, and around 89 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 SAR 576. 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 SAR 229. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 88 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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