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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns from C$ 89

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CNS
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Brisbane to Cairns are usually found in May or April, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 169

One-way from

C$ 89

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 222

Good round-trip deal

C$ 185 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 93 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/5-25/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Wed 21/56:35 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Sun 25/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 20/2C$ 169
Fri 4/79:05 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 7/79:00 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2C$ 216
Fri 28/26:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/36:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 374
Sat 22/28:25 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 28/28:35 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2C$ 517

Find flights from Brisbane to Cairns within your budget

Customize 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Brisbane

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 21/5

6:35 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Sun 25/5

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 169

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 4/7

9:05 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Mon 7/7

9:00 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 216

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 18/4

8:20 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Mon 21/4

5:55 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop5h 10m

C$ 555

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sat 26/7

6:05 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

Cairns

Thu 31/7

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 585

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sun 6/4

6:00 a.m.-8:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 89

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Thu 27/2

6:10 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 108

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Thu 17/4

6:05 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 236

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Thu 17/4

6:10 a.m.-4:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 55m

C$ 419

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Brisbane to Cairns

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Brisbane to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Brisbane to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 21 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Brisbane to Cairns is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from BNE to CNS are scheduled on a Thursday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 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 mm 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).

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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Brisbane to Cairns 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
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Brisbane to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cairns is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cairns from Brisbane. Booking flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) should be relatively easy as there are 32 daily flights to Cairns from 2 different airlines. 2h 20m is how long a flight from Brisbane to Cairns will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Brisbane to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Brisbane to Cairns was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar (C$ 169), Virgin Australia (C$ 216), and Qantas Airways (C$ 585) offers the cheapest pricing from Brisbane to Cairns. These flights start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Brisbane to Cairns are Jetstar (C$ 89), Virgin Australia (C$ 108), and Qantas Airways (C$ 236).

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Brisbane to Cairns on time: Air Canada (80%), Etihad Airways (80%), Virgin Australia (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

    The cheapest flight price from Brisbane to Cairns is C$ 88. On average you can expect to pay C$ 281. The most popular route, (Brisbane - Cairns), can usually be booked for C$ 183.

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

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