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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 HK$501 and round-trip from HK$1,144. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$501 HK$5,898
      92% off
      92% off
      HK$5,898 HK$501
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$533 HK$5,898
      91% off
      91% off
      HK$5,898 HK$533
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$541 HK$5,898
      91% off
      91% off
      HK$5,898 HK$541
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$549
      28% off
      HK$771 HK$549
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$554
      28% off
      HK$771 HK$554
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$555
      91% off
      HK$5,898 HK$555
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$556
      91% off
      HK$5,898 HK$556
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$565
      90% off
      HK$5,898 HK$565
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$573
      90% off
      HK$5,898 HK$573
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,144 HK$1,470
      22% off
      22% off
      HK$1,470 HK$1,144
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,159 HK$1,470
      21% off
      21% off
      HK$1,470 HK$1,159
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,173 HK$1,470
      20% off
      20% off
      HK$1,470 HK$1,173
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,216
      17% off
      HK$1,470 HK$1,216
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,216
      17% off
      HK$1,470 HK$1,216
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,216
      17% off
      HK$1,470 HK$1,216
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,216
      17% off
      HK$1,470 HK$1,216
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,217
      17% off
      HK$1,470 HK$1,217
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,217
      17% off
      HK$1,470 HK$1,217
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      BNE 16:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$501 HK$1,178
      56% off
      56% off
      HK$1,178 HK$501
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$533 HK$1,178
      55% off
      55% off
      HK$1,178 HK$533
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$541 HK$1,178
      54% off
      54% off
      HK$1,178 HK$541
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$555
      53% off
      HK$1,178 HK$555
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$556
      53% off
      HK$1,178 HK$556
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$565
      52% off
      HK$1,178 HK$565
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$573
      51% off
      HK$1,178 HK$573
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$706
      40% off
      HK$1,178 HK$706
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$713
      39% off
      HK$1,178 HK$713
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$501 HK$5,898
      92% off
      92% off
      HK$5,898 HK$501
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$533 HK$5,898
      91% off
      91% off
      HK$5,898 HK$533
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$541 HK$5,898
      91% off
      91% off
      HK$5,898 HK$541
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$555
      91% off
      HK$5,898 HK$555
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$556
      91% off
      HK$5,898 HK$556
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$565
      90% off
      HK$5,898 HK$565
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$573
      90% off
      HK$5,898 HK$573
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$706
      88% off
      HK$5,898 HK$706
    • BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$713
      88% off
      HK$5,898 HK$713
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BNE 06:10
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 08:40
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
      HK$714 HK$5,898
      88% off
      88% off
      HK$5,898 HK$714
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$767 HK$5,898
      87% off
      87% off
      HK$5,898 HK$767
    • BNE 06:00
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$800 HK$5,898
      86% off
      86% off
      HK$5,898 HK$800
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 08:40
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Australia
      HK$872
      85% off
      HK$5,898 HK$872
    • BNE 06:10
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 08:40
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Virgin Australia
      HK$919
      84% off
      HK$5,898 HK$919
    • BNE 20:50
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 23:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
      HK$1,502
      75% off
      HK$5,898 HK$1,502
    • BNE 14:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:10
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,511
      74% off
      HK$5,898 HK$1,511
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,784
      70% off
      HK$5,898 HK$1,784
    • BNE 08:45
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 11:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,787
      70% off
      HK$5,898 HK$1,787
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$722 HK$2,124
      66% off
      66% off
      HK$2,124 HK$722
    • BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$986 HK$2,124
      54% off
      54% off
      HK$2,124 HK$986
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$970 HK$2,124
      54% off
      54% off
      HK$2,124 HK$970
    • BNE 14:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:10
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,511
      28% off
      HK$2,124 HK$1,511
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,126
      47% off
      HK$2,124 HK$1,126
    • BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,240
      42% off
      HK$2,124 HK$1,240
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,784
      16% off
      HK$2,124 HK$1,784
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$695
      67% off
      HK$2,124 HK$695
    • BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$740
      65% off
      HK$2,124 HK$740
    • BNE 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | 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 May, with an average price of HK$656. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach HK$990.

HK$990
HK$823
HK$656
HK$489
    Cheapest
  • HK$990
    Oct
  • HK$694
    Nov
  • HK$929
    Dec
  • HK$687
    Jan
  • HK$792
    Feb
  • HK$722
    Mar
  • HK$849
    Apr
  • HK$656
    May
  • HK$865
    Jun
  • HK$769
    Jul
  • HK$782
    Aug
  • HK$980
    Sep

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, October is often the month to find the lowest fares from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of HK$1,450. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching HK$2,678.

HK$2,678
HK$2,064
HK$1,450
HK$836
  • HK$1,450
    Oct
  • HK$1,791
    Nov
  • HK$2,378
    Dec
  • HK$1,707
    Jan
  • HK$1,667
    Feb
  • HK$2,678
    Mar
  • HK$2,028
    Apr
  • HK$1,457
    May
  • HK$2,359
    Jun
  • HK$1,980
    Jul
  • HK$2,321
    Aug
  • HK$2,567
    Sep

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.

HK$1,266
HK$1,114
HK$962
HK$810
    Cheapest
  • HK$1,180
    Mon
  • HK$1,059
    Tue
  • HK$966
    Wed
  • HK$962
    Thu
  • HK$1,110
    Fri
  • HK$1,044
    Sat
  • HK$1,266
    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 HK$612) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From HK$612
Virgin Australia
From HK$646
Qantas Airways
From HK$701
Air Niugini
From HK$3,413

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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

    - M T W T F S
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  2. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    14:55

    BNE

    2h 20m

    17:15

    CNS

    S - - - - - S
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  3. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:55

    BNE

    2h 25m

    11:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    06:10

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F -
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  5. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    2h 30m

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  6. VA785

    Brisbane Airport

    14:15

    BNE

    2h 30m

    16:45

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  7. VA783

    Brisbane Airport

    11:35

    BNE

    2h 30m

    14:05

    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 HK$501
Cheapest return ticket price HK$1,144

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 7 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 26 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 HK$1,951 in October, 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 HK$549, and round-trip fares start from HK$1,144. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Nov 26; 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 94 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 HK$1,169. 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 HK$549. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 94 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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