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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from INR 5,984 and round-trip from INR 12,556. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 12,556 INR 18,410
        32% off
        32% off
        INR 18,410 INR 12,556
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 16:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 18:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 12,886 INR 18,410
        30% off
        30% off
        INR 18,410 INR 12,886
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 13,288 INR 18,410
        28% off
        28% off
        INR 18,410 INR 13,288
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 13,589
        26% off
        INR 18,410 INR 13,589
      • BNE 14:55
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 17:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 13,589
        26% off
        INR 18,410 INR 13,589
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 16:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 18:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 13,589
        26% off
        INR 18,410 INR 13,589
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 13,618
        26% off
        INR 18,410 INR 13,618
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 13,618
        26% off
        INR 18,410 INR 13,618
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 16:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 18:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 13,618
        26% off
        INR 18,410 INR 13,618
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 13,632
        26% off
        INR 18,410 INR 13,632
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 13,661
        26% off
        INR 18,410 INR 13,661
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 13,991
        24% off
        INR 18,410 INR 13,991
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        BNE 16:00
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:10
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:35
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Virgin Australia
        INR 5,984 INR 10,008
        40% off
        40% off
        INR 10,008 INR 5,984
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 6,285 INR 10,008
        37% off
        37% off
        INR 10,008 INR 6,285
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 6,443 INR 10,008
        36% off
        36% off
        INR 10,008 INR 6,443
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 6,874
        31% off
        INR 10,008 INR 6,874
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 6,946
        31% off
        INR 10,008 INR 6,946
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 6,946
        31% off
        INR 10,008 INR 6,946
      • BNE 14:55
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 17:15
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,075
        28% off
        INR 10,008 INR 7,075
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,103
        28% off
        INR 10,008 INR 7,103
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,103
        28% off
        INR 10,008 INR 7,103
      • BNE 08:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:20
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,103
        28% off
        INR 10,008 INR 7,103
      • BNE 06:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,161
        28% off
        INR 10,008 INR 7,161
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,606
        24% off
        INR 10,008 INR 7,606
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of INR 8,010. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as INR 14,935.

INR 14,935
INR 11,473
INR 8,010
INR 4,548
    Cheapest
  • INR 14,935
    Sep
  • INR 8,387
    Oct
  • INR 8,468
    Nov
  • INR 11,339
    Dec
  • INR 8,388
    Jan
  • INR 9,666
    Feb
  • INR 8,811
    Mar
  • INR 10,366
    Apr
  • INR 8,010
    May
  • INR 10,556
    Jun
  • INR 9,383
    Jul
  • INR 9,542
    Aug

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, May is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of INR 17,781. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching INR 32,690.

INR 32,690
INR 25,236
INR 17,781
INR 10,327
    Cheapest
  • INR 30,636
    Sep
  • INR 18,593
    Oct
  • INR 21,858
    Nov
  • INR 29,033
    Dec
  • INR 20,841
    Jan
  • INR 20,353
    Feb
  • INR 32,690
    Mar
  • INR 24,763
    Apr
  • INR 17,781
    May
  • INR 28,802
    Jun
  • INR 24,167
    Jul
  • INR 28,337
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

INR 15,065
INR 13,343
INR 11,621
INR 9,899
    Cheapest
  • INR 14,320
    Mon
  • INR 12,686
    Tue
  • INR 11,621
    Wed
  • INR 11,635
    Thu
  • INR 13,163
    Fri
  • INR 12,650
    Sat
  • INR 15,065
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport is Virgin Australia (from INR 5,984) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Virgin Australia
From INR 5,984
Jetstar Airways
From INR 6,056
Qantas Airways
From INR 8,811
Air Niugini
From INR 41,039
Air New Zealand
From INR 53,236

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What is the flight schedule from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Brisbane to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ936

    Brisbane Airport

    14:50

    BNE

    2h 20m

    17:10

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  2. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    06:10

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    2h 25m

    20:20

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
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  5. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    2h 30m

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  6. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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About Brisbane Airport and Cairns Airport

Learn about Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Cairns Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,394.9 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price INR 5,984
Cheapest return ticket price INR 12,556

FAQs for Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 2 hours 10 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 13 daily flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 20:55, with about 24 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around INR 14,178 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Brisbane Airport (BNE) at 08:35 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 11:00.
  • The latest flight departs from Brisbane Airport (BNE) at 20:40 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 23:05.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 7449 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from INR 5,984, and round-trip fares start from INR 12,556. The current lowest fare is a Virgin Australia flight departing on Thu, Nov 26; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 2 minutes, and around 100 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport is INR 14,745. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from INR 5,984. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 99 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Brisbane Airport and Cairns Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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