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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns from C$ 91

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

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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Sat 17/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 19/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 8/9C$ 188
Sat 24/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 31/109:40 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 9/9C$ 196
Tue 20/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 25/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 8/9C$ 197
Thu 5/118:55 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 25m
Mon 9/116:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 6/9C$ 207
Sun 25/106:40 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 31/109:40 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 10/9C$ 208
Thu 22/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 29/1012:05 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 6/9C$ 210
Thu 8/106:35 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 25m
Thu 15/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 7/9C$ 214
Sat 7/116:40 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 20m
Wed 11/116:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 8/9C$ 218
Tue 20/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 24/109:10 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/9C$ 223
Sat 21/116:40 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 20m
Tue 1/126:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 7/9C$ 229

Find flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns

Round-trip from

C$ 188

One-way from

C$ 91

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 292

Good one-way deal

C$ 149 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/10-19/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (C$ 3 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 12/10

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 108

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Tue 6/10

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 109
Quickest round-trip

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Tue 8/12

2:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 109

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 2/11

8:40 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 114

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 9/12

2:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 125

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Tue 8/12

8:40 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 127

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 30/9

6:10 a.m.-8:40 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 127

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 3/2

8:40 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 127

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 30/12

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

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 136

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 6/11

2:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 139

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns

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

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

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 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of C$ 189). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 320). 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 BNE to 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 67% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Brisbane to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Brisbane to Cairns flights typically cost between C$ 229 and C$ 361 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 188 on Jetstar (17 Oct-19 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia from Brisbane to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

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
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

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 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 25 daily flights to Cairns from 1 airline. 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 8 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 Brisbane to Cairns?

    Departing from Brisbane to Cairns will take you 2h 25m. There are 1392 km between Brisbane and Cairns. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia (C$ 225), offers the cheapest pricing from Brisbane to Cairns. This flight start at 6% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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: Fiji Airways (100%), China Eastern (95%), Cathay Pacific (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

    The cheapest flight price from Brisbane to Cairns is C$ 120. On average you can expect to pay C$ 204. The most popular route, (Brisbane - Cairns), can usually be booked for C$ 178.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of C$ 189). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 320). 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 airline flying from Brisbane to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapestC$ 225AverageC$ 267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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