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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, May 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 163 CAD 228
        28% off
        28% off
        CAD 228 CAD 163
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jun 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 163 CAD 228
        28% off
        28% off
        CAD 228 CAD 163
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jun 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 163 CAD 228
        28% off
        28% off
        CAD 228 CAD 163
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, May 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, May 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 163
        28% off
        CAD 228 CAD 163
      • BNE 08:45
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 11:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, May 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, May 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 164
        28% off
        CAD 228 CAD 164
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jun 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 15:35
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 17:45
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jun 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 164
        28% off
        CAD 228 CAD 164
      • BNE 08:45
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 11:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jun 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 164
        28% off
        CAD 228 CAD 164
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 11:20
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 165
        28% off
        CAD 228 CAD 165
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, May 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 165
        28% off
        CAD 228 CAD 165
      • BNE 08:45
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 11:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, May 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 166
        27% off
        CAD 228 CAD 166
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, May 13 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BNE 16:00
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, May 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, May 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 49 CAD 84
        42% off
        42% off
        CAD 84 CAD 49
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jun 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 49 CAD 84
        42% off
        42% off
        CAD 84 CAD 49
      • BNE 08:45
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 11:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 49 CAD 84
        42% off
        42% off
        CAD 84 CAD 49
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 49
        42% off
        CAD 84 CAD 49
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 49
        42% off
        CAD 84 CAD 49
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Jun 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 49
        42% off
        CAD 84 CAD 49
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Jun 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 60
        28% off
        CAD 84 CAD 60
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, May 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 61
        27% off
        CAD 84 CAD 61
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, May 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 61
        27% off
        CAD 84 CAD 61
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jun 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 61
        27% off
        CAD 84 CAD 61
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, May 13 | 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.

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 October, with an average price of CAD 118. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach CAD 187.

CAD 187
CAD 153
CAD 118
CAD 84
    Cheapest
  • CAD 130
    May
  • CAD 171
    Jun
  • CAD 187
    Jul
  • CAD 145
    Aug
  • CAD 153
    Sep
  • CAD 118
    Oct
  • CAD 119
    Nov
  • CAD 159
    Dec
  • CAD 118
    Jan
  • CAD 136
    Feb
  • CAD 124
    Mar
  • CAD 146
    Apr

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 CAD 251. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching CAD 458.

CAD 458
CAD 355
CAD 251
CAD 148
  • CAD 251
    May
  • CAD 265
    Jun
  • CAD 452
    Jul
  • CAD 328
    Aug
  • CAD 352
    Sep
  • CAD 261
    Oct
  • CAD 306
    Nov
  • CAD 407
    Dec
  • CAD 292
    Jan
  • CAD 285
    Feb
  • CAD 458
    Mar
  • CAD 347
    Apr

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.

CAD 202
CAD 178
CAD 154
CAD 130
    Cheapest
  • CAD 195
    Mon
  • CAD 168
    Tue
  • CAD 154
    Wed
  • CAD 160
    Thu
  • CAD 181
    Fri
  • CAD 169
    Sat
  • CAD 202
    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 CAD 49
Virgin Australia
From CAD 114
Qantas Airways
From CAD 153
Air Niugini
From CAD 563

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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 F -
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  2. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    2h 25m

    20:20

    CNS

    - - - W T - 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. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:30

    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 priceCAD 49
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 163

FAQs for Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly 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 CAD 124 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 CAD 207 in May, 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.

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