Q: 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 $224 and $361 in January. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $205 on Jetstar (10 Jan–13 Jan).

Question 1

How often are flights from Brisbane to Cairns delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 16% of weekly flights between Brisbane and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Brisbane to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Brisbane to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Brisbane to Cairns flights typically cost between $224 and $361 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $205 on Jetstar (10 Jan–13 Jan).

Question 6

How popular is this Brisbane to Cairns flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Brisbane to Cairns have been viewed 3,050 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

For as low as $248, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Brisbane in 2h 20m. Brisbane and Cairns are separated by a distance of 1392 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Brisbane to Cairns round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, at $90, 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.

Question 9

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Brisbane to Cairns one-way?

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For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $85. Users have also found prices from $102 and $174 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

Question 10

How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Brisbane to Cairns, you should look to book at least 87 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.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly from Brisbane to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Cairns

Accepted Answer

The most flights from BNE to CNS are scheduled on a Friday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Question 14

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Brisbane to Cairns? While on average our users pay $587, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $126. The most popular route (Brisbane - Cairns), is priced around $205.

Question 17

What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Consider Fiji Airways (100%), China Eastern (100%) or Cathay Pacific (97%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Brisbane to Cairns.

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Brisbane to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Consider Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Brisbane to Cairns.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNE to CNS?

Accepted Answer

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 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from Brisbane to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

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

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

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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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

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When you search for this flight from Brisbane to Cairns, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Brisbane to Cairns?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Brisbane to Cairns.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Brisbane to Cairns with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Brisbane to Cairns with no change fees.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Brisbane to Cairns become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Brisbane to Cairns flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$205
One-way from	$109
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$275
Good round-trip deal	$269 or less
Good one-way deal	$180 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$90	Average$232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$121	Average$266	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$185	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns from $109

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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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 87 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNE to CNS?

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 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Brisbane to Cairns?

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 $224 and $361 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $205 on Jetstar (10 Jan–13 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Cairns

The most flights from BNE to CNS are scheduled on a Friday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How often are flights from Brisbane to Cairns delayed?

About 16% 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.

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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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Brisbane to Cairns flights typically cost between $224 and $361 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $205 on Jetstar (10 Jan–13 Jan).