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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CNS
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Cairns are usually found in March or February, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday
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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 December 2025.
Tue 30/1218:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12$334
Wed 31/1207:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 7/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$370
Wed 31/1206:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 8/114:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12$385
Wed 31/1206:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/112:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$388
Tue 30/1218:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Mon 5/112:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/12$402
Wed 31/1206:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$417
Tue 30/1218:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Thu 1/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$420
Tue 30/1218:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Sat 3/109:55CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$429
Thu 25/1208:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 1/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$431
Wed 31/1207:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 3/109:55CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$456
Tue 30/1218:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Wed 7/112:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$459
Best flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Fri 30/108:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Fri 30/114:25CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$182
Mon 23/206:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$211
Thu 15/115:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 18/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/12$190
Fri 27/215:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 9/306:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$203
Fri 9/106:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$233
Mon 26/107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 29/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$211
Sun 18/107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Tue 27/112:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$215
Tue 21/406:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Thu 23/409:10CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$215
Wed 11/317:30BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Tue 17/306:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$218
Wed 18/308:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Wed 18/314:25CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$223
Wed 8/418:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Wed 15/406:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$232
Mon 20/408:45BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Thu 23/406:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$239
Direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Explore direct flight options from Brisbane to Cairns based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Tue 3/208:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Wed 4/206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$178
Sun 11/107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 18/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/12$181
Mon 12/107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 19/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$182
Tue 3/208:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Sun 8/206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$185
Wed 4/215:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 5/212:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$188
Sun 11/107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Tue 13/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/12$190
Mon 2/208:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 5/206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$191
Tue 3/215:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 7/206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$193
Fri 16/106:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$194
Mon 19/120:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$196
Tue 13/120:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/115:45CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$197
Fri 30/108:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 5/212:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$200
Last-minute flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns. Data last updated 23 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 28/1207:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Tue 27/112:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$369
Sun 28/1207:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 1/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$405
Tue 30/1218:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12$334
Tue 30/1218:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Mon 5/112:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/12$402
Wed 31/1207:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 7/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$370
Wed 31/1206:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 8/114:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12$385
Wed 31/1206:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/112:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$388
Thu 1/115:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 8/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$366
Thu 1/106:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 8/114:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12$378
Thu 1/106:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/112:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$403
Fri 2/107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 26/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$276
Fri 2/107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 5/112:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$399
One-way flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Brisbane to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Sun 22/320:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$113
Thu 8/106:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$116
Thu 26/207:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$119
Tue 6/120:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$120
Sun 11/108:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$125
Wed 7/107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$126
Tue 17/208:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$137
Thu 8/107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$140
Sat 24/114:15BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$149
Find flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Brisbane to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Cairns that are best for you.
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Brisbane
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Cairns
Route
Depart
Return
Price
BrisbaneCairns
BNE - CNS
BNECNS
Brisbane
Fri 30/1
08:55-11:20
Nonstop2h 25m
Cairns
Fri 30/1
14:25-16:40
Nonstop2h 15m
$182
BrisbaneCairns
BNE - CNS
BNECNS
Brisbane
Thu 15/1
15:00-17:15
Nonstop2h 15m
Cairns
Sun 18/1
06:00-08:15
Nonstop2h 15m
$190
BrisbaneCairns
BNE - CNS
BNECNS
Brisbane
Fri 27/2
15:00-17:15
Nonstop2h 15m
Cairns
Mon 9/3
06:00-08:15
Nonstop2h 15m
$203
BrisbaneCairns
BNE - CNS
BNECNS
Brisbane
Mon 23/2
06:10-08:35
Nonstop2h 25m
Cairns
Thu 26/2
06:00-08:15
Nonstop2h 15m
$211
BrisbaneCairns
BNE - CNS
BNECNS
Brisbane
Mon 26/1
07:05-09:20
Nonstop2h 15m
Cairns
Thu 29/1
06:00-08:15
Nonstop2h 15m
$211
BrisbaneCairns
BNE - CNS
BNECNS
Brisbane
Sun 18/1
07:05-09:20
Nonstop2h 15m
Cairns
Tue 27/1
12:05-14:20
Nonstop2h 15m
$215
BrisbaneCairns
BNE - CNS
BNECNS
Brisbane
Tue 21/4
06:00-08:30
Nonstop2h 30m
Cairns
Thu 23/4
09:10-11:20
Nonstop2h 10m
$215
BrisbaneCairns
BNE - CNS
BNECNS
Brisbane
Wed 11/3
17:30-19:50
Nonstop2h 20m
Cairns
Tue 17/3
06:00-08:15
Nonstop2h 15m
$218
BrisbaneCairns
BNE - CNS
BNECNS
Brisbane
Wed 18/3
08:55-11:20
Nonstop2h 25m
Cairns
Wed 18/3
14:25-16:40
Nonstop2h 15m
$223
BrisbaneCairns
BNE - CNS
BNECNS
Brisbane
Wed 8/4
18:35-20:55
Nonstop2h 20m
Cairns
Wed 15/4
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
$232
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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Brisbane to Cairns, you should look to book at least 37 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of $84). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $139). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNE to CNS?
Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Brisbane to Cairns at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Brisbane to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Brisbane to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Brisbane to Cairns flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Cairns
Explore weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
The most flights from BNE to CNS are scheduled on a Friday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).
How often are flights from Brisbane to Cairns delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between Brisbane and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Brisbane to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Brisbane to Cairns flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 to Cairns. Reviews last updated 23 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar
from Brisbane to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Brisbane to Cairns?
To fly from Brisbane to Cairns, you need to book a flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS). Nonstop flights to Cairns from Brisbane take 2h 15m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 42 outbound flights from Brisbane to Cairns offered by 3 different airlines.
How popular is this Brisbane to Cairns flight route?
Flights from Brisbane to Cairns have been viewed 6,618 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?
For as low as $182, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Brisbane in 2h 25m. Brisbane and Cairns are separated by a distance of 1392 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Brisbane to Cairns round-trip?
Jetstar, at $91, was found to be the cheapest airline from Brisbane to Cairns.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Users have found that Jetstar is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Brisbane to Cairns one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $98 and $174 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to Cairns?
Consider Cathay Pacific (87%), Air New Zealand (82%) or American Airlines (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Brisbane to Cairns.
What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Brisbane to Cairns? While on average our users pay $420, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $97. The most popular route (Brisbane - Cairns), is priced around $173.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of $84). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $139). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Brisbane to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
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