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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns from C$ 144

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BNE — CNS
23 May — 30 May1
1 adult
Thu 23/5
Thu 30/5

The best prices from Brisbane to Cairns are usually found in April or May, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Brisbane to Cairns?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 42% on the overall cost on flights from Brisbane to Cairns.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 32 days in advance to save up to 47% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 32 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Brisbane to Cairns 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as C$ 256, or C$ 366 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Cairns from Brisbane average C$ 245. You can even find prices in April for less than C$ 245, as users have found deals to Cairns from as low as C$ 104. The month of September appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cairns from Brisbane. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 31%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Cairns (BNE - CNS)?

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Brisbane and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,867 searches. Data last updated 18 May 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Jetstar flights travelling from Brisbane to Cairns. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 28/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Tue 25/69:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 144
Sat 1/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Wed 5/64:00 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5C$ 162
Fri 7/67:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Tue 11/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 170
Sun 16/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 20/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 177
Thu 6/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Mon 10/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 16/5C$ 181
Sat 25/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Sat 1/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5C$ 188
Thu 25/76:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Sun 28/76:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 195
Sun 26/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 30/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5C$ 199
Fri 31/57:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Sun 2/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 16/5C$ 207

Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Australia for the route between Brisbane and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,867 searches. Data last updated 18 May 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Virgin Australia flights we've found at this time heading from Brisbane to Cairns. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Thu 15/85:40 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 19/88:50 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5C$ 218
Mon 1/79:25 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Fri 5/78:50 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5C$ 226
Thu 15/85:40 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 19/88:50 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5C$ 236
Wed 26/69:25 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Sun 30/68:50 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/5C$ 270
Fri 21/69:25 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 27/68:50 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5C$ 285
Mon 15/75:40 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 18/78:50 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5C$ 286
Sat 15/65:40 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 17/68:50 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5C$ 297
Thu 15/89:05 a.m.BNE - CNS
1 stop9h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 19/88:50 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5C$ 354
Wed 14/85:05 p.m.BNE - CNS
1 stop25h 30mVirgin Australia
Sun 18/88:50 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5C$ 360

Cheap Brisbane to Cairns flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Brisbane to Cairns specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,867 searches. Prices were last updated on 18 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Brisbane to Cairns in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 28/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Tue 25/69:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 144
Mon 27/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Fri 31/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 162
Fri 7/67:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Tue 11/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 170
Sun 16/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 20/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 177
Thu 6/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Mon 10/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 16/5C$ 181
Tue 21/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Tue 28/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 185
Sat 25/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Sat 1/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5C$ 188
Sun 26/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 30/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5C$ 199
Fri 31/57:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Sun 2/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 16/5C$ 207

Brisbane to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Brisbane and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,867 searches. Data last updated 18 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Brisbane to Cairns in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 28/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Tue 25/69:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 144
Mon 27/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Fri 31/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 162
Fri 7/67:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Tue 11/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 170
Sun 16/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 20/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 177
Thu 6/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Mon 10/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 16/5C$ 181
Tue 21/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Tue 28/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 185
Sat 25/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Sat 1/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5C$ 188
Thu 25/76:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Sun 28/76:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 195
Sun 26/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 30/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5C$ 199

Direct flights to Cairns from Brisbane

Discover non-stop flight options from Brisbane to Cairns. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,867 searches. Data last updated 18 May 2024.
For a shorter flight, select one of these non-stop flights from Brisbane to Cairns. If you're looking for other options for flights from Brisbane to Cairns, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 28/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Tue 25/69:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 144
Sat 1/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Wed 5/64:00 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5C$ 162
Fri 7/67:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Mon 10/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 170
Sun 16/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 20/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 177
Thu 6/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Mon 10/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 16/5C$ 181
Thu 25/76:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Sun 28/76:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 195
Fri 31/57:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Sun 2/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 16/5C$ 207
Fri 16/86:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Tue 20/86:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5C$ 211
Thu 15/85:40 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 19/88:50 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5C$ 218

Brisbane to Cairns flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Brisbane to Cairns for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,867 searches. Data last updated 18 May 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Brisbane to Cairns. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Tue 28/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Tue 25/69:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 144
Mon 27/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Fri 31/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 162
Sat 25/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Wed 29/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5C$ 170
Sat 25/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Sat 1/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5C$ 188
Sun 26/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 30/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5C$ 199
Fri 24/57:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Tue 28/54:00 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 207
Fri 24/57:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Fri 31/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 16/5C$ 248
Sun 26/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 30/58:10 a.m.CNS - BNE
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/5C$ 425
Mon 27/59:25 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 30/54:35 p.m.CNS - BNE
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5C$ 501

One-way flights to Cairns from Brisbane

Search for one-way flight options from Brisbane to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,867 searches. Data last updated 18 May 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Brisbane to Cairns, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Brisbane to Cairns instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sun 4/88:05 a.m.BNE - CNS
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5C$ 242
Tue 17/96:05 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5C$ 247
Sun 8/98:05 a.m.BNE - CNS
1 stop10h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5C$ 253
Fri 19/75:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5C$ 257
Tue 13/88:45 p.m.BNE - CNS
1 stop14h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5C$ 279
Sat 25/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
1 stop8h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/5C$ 281
Sat 2/116:05 a.m.BNE - CNS
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5C$ 309
Tue 9/76:55 a.m.BNE - CNS
1 stop12h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5C$ 345
Sun 4/810:25 a.m.BNE - CNS
2 stops9h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5C$ 369

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 407,867 searches. Data last updated 18 May 2024.

Fly from

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Fly to

Any airport

Budget

C$ 144 - C$ 402

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Tue 28/5

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Tue 25/6

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 144

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sat 1/6

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 5/6

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 162

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 7/6

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Tue 11/6

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 170

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sun 16/6

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Thu 20/6

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 177

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Thu 15/8

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Mon 19/8

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 218

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 1/7

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Fri 5/7

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 226

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 10/6

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Thu 13/6

Nonstop2h 45m

C$ 257

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 21/6

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Thu 27/6

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 362

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 14/6

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Mon 17/6

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 402

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 17/5

When is the best time to 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 10 May 2024.
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 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Brisbane to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Brisbane to Cairns flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 18 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways 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.
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.5

Overall

9.2

Crew

9.3

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.5

Overall

9.2

Crew

9.3

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
642 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.5

Overall

9.2

Crew

9.3

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,384 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.5

Overall

9.2

Crew

9.3

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
963 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.5

Overall

9.2

Crew

9.3

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
632 reviews
Rex
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.9

Food

7.5

Overall

9.2

Crew

9.3

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 33 daily flights to Cairns from 3 different airlines. 2h 20m is how long a flight from Brisbane to Cairns will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • Can I find flights from Brisbane to Cairns for under C$ 200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Brisbane to Cairns for under C$ 200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just C$ 144, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 217.

  • Are there direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns for under C$ 200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns under C$ 200. A good price for a direct flight from Brisbane to Cairns is less than C$ 217.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Brisbane to Cairns for under C$ 200?

    There are currently 17+ open flights from Brisbane to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than C$ 200.

  • What days are direct flights available from Brisbane to Cairns?

    Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

  • How popular is this Brisbane to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Brisbane to Cairns was viewed by 10 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    7 flight departures from Brisbane to Cairns per day on average.
    Morning (6am - Midday) - 71% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 29% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

    Departing from Brisbane to Cairns will take you 2h 25m. There are 1400 km between Brisbane and Cairns. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar (C$ 144), Virgin Australia (C$ 218), and Rex (C$ 257) offers the cheapest pricing from Brisbane to Cairns. These flights start at 41% 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 Qantas Airways (C$ 247), Virgin Australia (C$ 253), and Jetstar (C$ 281).

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

    When booking a flight from Brisbane to Cairns, you may want to consider flying on Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia as they are the most popular for this route.

  • 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: Rex (100%), Qatar Airways (94%), American Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

    The cheapest flight price from Brisbane to Cairns is C$ 92. On average you can expect to pay C$ 110. The most popular route, (Brisbane - Cairns), can usually be booked for C$ 176.

  • What does BNE to CNS mean?

    This is defined as Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Cairns Airport (CNS). Codes like Cairns Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Brisbane to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Brisbane to Cairns with specific airlines?

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