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Virgin Australia flights from Brisbane to Cairns (BNE - CNS)

BNE — CNS
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from Brisbane to Cairns on Virgin Australia typically fly into Cairns and depart from Brisbane. Select your dates above for pricing.

Virgin Australia flights from Brisbane to Cairns in 2025

Find detailed information about Virgin Australia flights from Brisbane to Cairns. Explore the options provided by Virgin Australia to plan your journey from Brisbane to Cairns. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

One-way from

$111

Return from

$226

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price (all airlines)

$242
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 27/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 30/7-3/8
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
Highest demand for flights from Brisbane to Cairns; 8% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns; 3% potential price drop.
Average price for all Brisbane to Cairns flights (one-way and round-trip).
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Cheapest Virgin Australia flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Explore the most affordable Virgin Australia flight options available from Brisbane to Cairns. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Sat 3/517:50BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Wed 7/509:20CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/4$231

Travel insights for Virgin Australia flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about Virgin Australia flights from Brisbane to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking with Virgin Australia 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Cairns in March, with an average price of $112. Conversely, traveling with Virgin Australia from Brisbane to Cairns in July will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $145. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Weekly Virgin Australia flight availability from Brisbane to Cairns

The most Virgin Australia flights from BNE to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer Virgin Australia flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns

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