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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns from $96

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CNS
11 dec. — 18 dec.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Cairns are usually found in March or May, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 11 november 2025.

Round-trip from

$182

One-way from

$96

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$207 or less

Good one-way deal

$130 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/12-10/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 11 november 2025.

tor. 4/1207:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
ons. 10/1214:25CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 10/11$182
tor. 4/1207:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
man. 8/1206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 10/11$184
tor. 4/1207:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
tir. 9/1206:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 10/11$185
tor. 27/1107:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
man. 1/1212:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 9/11$207
tir. 25/1108:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
man. 1/1209:55CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 9/11$208

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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 11 november 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Cairns that are best for you.

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Brisbane

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

søn. 1/2

20:40-23:05

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

tor. 5/2

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$185

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

tor. 4/12

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cairns

man. 15/12

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$185

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

tor. 4/12

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cairns

man. 8/12

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$188

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

tor. 27/11

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cairns

man. 1/12

12:05-14:20

Nonstop2h 15m

$207

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

tor. 5/2

06:10-08:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

tor. 12/2

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

$216

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

tir. 14/4

06:10-08:40

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

lør. 2/5

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$219

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

man. 1/12

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

Cairns

man. 1/12

14:25-16:40

Nonstop2h 15m

$222

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

tir. 25/11

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

fre. 28/11

14:25-16:40

Nonstop2h 15m

$270

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

ons. 10/12

17:30-19:50

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

søn. 14/12

17:20-19:40

Nonstop2h 20m

$274

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

fre. 12/12

15:00-17:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Cairns

man. 15/12

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Brisbane to Cairns

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 7 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Brisbane to Cairns, you should look to book at least 82 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of $90). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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 11 november 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 18% 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 2 November 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. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 11 november 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

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

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

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
933 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

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
482 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Brisbane to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 7,024 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

    For as low as $185, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Brisbane in 2h 15m. 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 $117, 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 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to Cairns?

    Consider China Eastern (84%), Cathay Pacific (84%) or Air Canada (83%) 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 $1,475, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $86. The most popular route (Brisbane - Cairns), is priced around $175.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of $90). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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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Fly from Brisbane to Cairns on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Brisbane to Cairns. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 11 november 2025.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Brisbane to Cairns

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 11 november 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$117Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$147Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$195Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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