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$95+ Direct flights from Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — BNE
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.

Sat 17/112:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Fri 23/115:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$175
Wed 28/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 31/108:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$177
Wed 3/1206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 6/1207:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$186
Fri 16/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Tue 20/108:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$188
Mon 19/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/120:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$192
Mon 1/1209:55CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 4/1207:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$194
Tue 25/1106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 4/1207:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 6/11$195
Wed 26/1114:25CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 27/1107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 6/11$197
Wed 10/1206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 13/1208:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 6/11$199
Thu 27/1106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1206:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$202
Fri 12/1218:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 15/1220:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$209
Fri 16/118:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 18/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$217

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Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 17/1

12:05-14:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 23/1

15:00-17:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$175

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 28/1

14:25-16:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 31/1

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

$175

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 16/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Tue 20/1

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

$188

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 1/3

17:20-19:40

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Tue 24/3

08:35-11:00

Nonstop2h 25m

$191

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 11/2

17:20-19:40

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Sat 14/2

08:35-11:00

Nonstop2h 25m

$191

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 3/12

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 6/12

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

$191

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 19/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 19/1

20:40-23:05

Nonstop2h 25m

$192

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 3/3

17:20-19:40

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Thu 26/3

14:15-16:40

Nonstop2h 25m

$195

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 6/3

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Thu 26/3

14:15-16:40

Nonstop2h 25m

$195

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 1/12

09:55-12:05

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 4/12

15:00-17:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$195

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights from Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight from Cairns. Reviews last updated Cheapflights.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
929 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
480 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

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  • Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Brisbane.

  • How much are direct flights from Cairns?

    On average, a one-way direct flight from Cairns will cost users approximately $443. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cairns, you can expect to pay around $1,300.

  • How long is a direct flight from Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 3h 55m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (1h 00m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (7h 30m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct from Cairns?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, March offers travelers the most options.

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