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Cheap flights from Cairns to Queensland from $119

CNS — BNE
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Queensland

Wed 21/1006:00 -
1 stop8h 05m
Fri 23/1014:50 -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 15/9$153
Sun 4/1012:40 -
1 stop5h 20m
Sun 11/1010:25 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 14/9$162
Sun 13/1216:00 -
Nonstop2h 05m
Fri 25/1215:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 15/9$187
Wed 21/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sat 24/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 15/9$190
Tue 20/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Thu 22/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 12/9$198
Wed 21/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Fri 23/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 16/9$199
Sat 31/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sat 7/1106:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 16/9$204
Mon 19/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Tue 20/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 12/9$205
Thu 3/1209:45 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Wed 9/1206:40 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 14/9$205
Sat 24/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 25/1006:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 16/9$206
Thu 8/1019:25 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sun 11/1006:30 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 14/9$209
Tue 20/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sat 24/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 12/9$211

Find flight deals from Cairns to Queensland

Round-trip from

$153

One-way from

$119

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$323

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 21/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 00m total
  • Cairns to Queensland
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Cairns to Queensland
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsMaroochydore

CNS Cairns - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNSMCY

Cairns

Fri 18/12

12:40-14:45

Nonstop2h 05m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$136

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Thu 24/9

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Tue 22/9

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 27/10

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$140

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 13/11

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 17/10

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$157

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 16/10

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$157

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 7/10

09:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 29/9

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$176

CairnsBrisbane

CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 12/10

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$177

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Queensland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queensland from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Queensland

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Queensland (average of $220). Flying from Cairns to Queensland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 CNS to QLD?

When flying from Cairns to Queensland, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 60% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Queensland

The most flights from CNS to AUQLD are scheduled on a Wednesday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cairns to Queensland flights typically cost between $225 and $388 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $190 on Jetstar (21 Oct–24 Oct).

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

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Queensland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Queensland flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Queensland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Cairns to Queensland by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,099 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Queensland?

    Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to Queensland. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Queensland flight route?

    This flight path from Cairns to Queensland was viewed by 2,807 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Queensland?

    For as low as $354, Jetstar can have you in Queensland from Cairns in 1h. The distance from Cairns to Queensland is about 283 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $82 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $105 and Rex from $132 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cairns to Queensland?

    While some choose either Cairns - Townsville or Cairns - Coolangatta Gold Coast, Cairns - Brisbane is the most popular route from Cairns to Queensland.

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

    Consider United Airlines (100%), Air Canada (98%) or Air Niugini (97%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Queensland.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Queensland?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $150. While the most popular route (Cairns - Brisbane) can be booked for $199 on average, our data indicates $2,451 when flying from Cairns to Queensland.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Queensland 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 Cairns to Queensland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Queensland (average of $220). Flying from Cairns to Queensland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Queensland

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$90Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$121Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$194Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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