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BNE — CNS
24 Sep — 1 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Cairns are usually found in January or May, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday
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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 25 August 2026.
Sat 17/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 19/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 23/8$179
Sat 17/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 18/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 25/8$184
Sun 18/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 24/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 24/8$189
Sat 10/1018:35 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 14/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 21/8$197
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 25 August 2026.
Sat 10/1018:35 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 14/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 21/8$197
Thu 11/208:35 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Sat 13/214:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 21/8$214
Tue 3/1106:35 -
1 stop4h 45m
Tue 10/1115:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 24/8$394
Wed 7/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 14/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 23/8$210
Sat 6/206:10 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Mon 8/206:00 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 21/8$214
Thu 24/1220:40 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Thu 31/1217:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 25/8$272
Thu 10/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 17/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 25/8$300
Mon 14/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 30/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 24/8$321
Mon 26/1006:05 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Tue 3/1115:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 25/8$398
Wed 10/206:35 -
1 stop6h 15m
Fri 12/208:55 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 21/8$412
Sat 19/917:40 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 26/913:55 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 24/8$391
Fri 18/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Fri 25/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 21/8$369
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 25 August 2026.
Thu 11/206:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 14/212:05 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 22/8$147
Sat 17/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 19/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 23/8$179
Sat 17/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 18/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 25/8$184
Sun 18/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 24/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 24/8$189
Sat 10/1018:35 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 14/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 21/8$197
Last-minute flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns. Data last updated 25 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 8/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 12/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 25/8$253
Tue 8/920:50 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 12/906:00 -
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Deal found 25/8$254
Wed 9/918:35 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Sat 12/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 25/8$215
Thu 10/906:10 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 15/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 21/8$231
Thu 10/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 15/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 21/8$242
Thu 10/906:10 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 12/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 25/8$256
Sat 12/918:35 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Tue 15/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 22/8$224
Tue 15/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 22/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 22/8$207
Tue 15/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 22/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 22/8$232
Wed 16/906:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 21/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 24/8$252
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 25 August 2026.
Tue 15/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 21/8$89
Wed 9/918:35 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 23/8$92
Thu 8/1018:35 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 25/8$94
Wed 7/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 24/8$99
Thu 22/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 22/8$101
Tue 8/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 22/8$102
Thu 29/1008:55 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 25/8$108
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 25 August 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 25 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Cairns that are best for you.
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BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Sat 10/10
18:35-21:00
Nonstop2h 25m
Cairns
Wed 14/10
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
$197
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Wed 7/10
06:00-08:30
Nonstop2h 30m
Cairns
Wed 14/10
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
$210
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Thu 11/2
08:35-11:00
Nonstop2h 25m
Cairns
Sat 13/2
14:40-17:00
Nonstop2h 20m
$214
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Sat 6/2
06:10-08:35
Nonstop2h 25m
Cairns
Mon 8/2
06:00-08:20
Nonstop2h 20m
$214
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Thu 24/12
20:40-23:05
Nonstop2h 25m
Cairns
Thu 31/12
17:25-19:45
Nonstop2h 20m
$272
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Thu 10/9
06:30-09:00
Nonstop2h 30m
Cairns
Thu 17/9
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
$300
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Mon 14/9
06:00-08:30
Nonstop2h 30m
Cairns
Wed 30/9
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
$321
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Fri 18/9
06:00-08:30
Nonstop2h 30m
Cairns
Fri 25/9
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
$369
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Sat 19/9
17:40-20:10
Nonstop2h 30m
Cairns
Sat 26/9
13:55-16:10
Nonstop2h 15m
$391
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Tue 3/11
06:35-11:20
1 stop4h 45m
Cairns
Tue 10/11
15:40-18:00
Nonstop2h 20m
$394
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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?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Brisbane to Cairns, you should look to book at least 31 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of $193). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 25 August 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Brisbane to Cairns in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% 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 22 August 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Brisbane to Cairns flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Brisbane to Cairns?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Brisbane to Cairns flights typically cost between $203 and $341 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $145 on Jetstar (15 Jan–18 Jan).
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 25 August 2026.
The most flights from BNE to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).
How often are flights from Brisbane to Cairns delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Brisbane and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 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 Monday 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 8% 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 25 August 2026.
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.
Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
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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 20m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 21 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 3,528 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?
For as low as $197, 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 $87, 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 64% 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 $95 and $168 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to Cairns?
Consider Fiji Airways (100%), Air Niugini (94%) or Cathay Pacific (94%) 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 $487, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $95. The most popular route (Brisbane - Cairns), is priced around $147.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of $193). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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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