Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns

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From Brisbane to Cairns

What days are direct flights available from Brisbane to Cairns?

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

Flights from Brisbane to Cairns have been viewed 6,541 times in the past calendar month.

What percent of flights are delayed?

When booking, remember that flights Brisbane to Cairns are typically delayed by 34 min, so prepare as needed.

How many passenger seats are available on a flight on this route?

1,816 passengers can be comfortably seated on when flying from Brisbane to Cairns on average per day.

What is the cheapest airline for this route?

While browsing flights, check up on current rates for Virgin Australia Airlines. Virgin Australia Airlines offers the cheapest flight to Brisbane to Cairns. Flight availability can sometimes range, however expect there to be 133 flights on average per day.

How long does the flight from Brisbane to Cairns take?

Travellers can expect a direct flight to take approximately 3 hours, flying a distance of about 870 kilometres.

How many flights depart from Brisbane to Cairns on average per day?

Travellers can expect 97 flights from Brisbane to Cairns on average per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 8% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 42% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 35% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 14% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Brisbane or Cairns?

Expected rainfall in Brisbane is more than in Cairns. You can expect this to be the case over the next 13 days.

Is Brisbane weather warmer or cooler than Cairns?

You can imagine temperatures to be in the 31 °C range in January. The weather in Cairns is generally hotter than Brisbane's. As flight availability is subject to become more limited as peak season approaches it is ideal to book in a timely manner.