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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 947,100 IDR 2,618,100
        64% off
        64% off
        IDR 2,618,100 IDR 947,100
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,233,000 IDR 2,618,100
        15% off
        15% off
        IDR 2,618,100 IDR 2,233,000
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,233,000 IDR 2,618,100
        15% off
        15% off
        IDR 2,618,100 IDR 2,233,000
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,331,700
        11% off
        IDR 2,618,100 IDR 2,331,700
      • BNE 18:35
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 21:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,334,400
        11% off
        IDR 2,618,100 IDR 2,334,400
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,342,400
        11% off
        IDR 2,618,100 IDR 2,342,400
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,353,100
        10% off
        IDR 2,618,100 IDR 2,353,100
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,361,100
        10% off
        IDR 2,618,100 IDR 2,361,100
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,361,100
        10% off
        IDR 2,618,100 IDR 2,361,100
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,382,400
        9% off
        IDR 2,618,100 IDR 2,382,400
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jul 11 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        BNE 16:00
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jul 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BNE 18:35
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 21:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,043,200 IDR 1,161,000
        10% off
        10% off
        IDR 1,161,000 IDR 1,043,200
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,056,500 IDR 1,161,000
        9% off
        9% off
        IDR 1,161,000 IDR 1,056,500
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Aug 5 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,056,500 IDR 1,161,000
        9% off
        9% off
        IDR 1,161,000 IDR 1,056,500
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,056,500
        9% off
        IDR 1,161,000 IDR 1,056,500
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,056,500
        9% off
        IDR 1,161,000 IDR 1,056,500
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,056,500
        9% off
        IDR 1,161,000 IDR 1,056,500
      • BNE 18:35
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 21:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Aug 3 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,056,500
        9% off
        IDR 1,161,000 IDR 1,056,500
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Aug 15 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,056,500
        9% off
        IDR 1,161,000 IDR 1,056,500
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,056,500
        9% off
        IDR 1,161,000 IDR 1,056,500
      • BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,056,500
        9% off
        IDR 1,161,000 IDR 1,056,500
      • BNE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Jul 11 | 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 IDR 1,489,200. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as IDR 2,290,000.

IDR 2,290,000
IDR 1,889,600
IDR 1,489,200
IDR 1,088,800
    Cheapest
  • IDR 2,290,000
    Jul
  • IDR 1,918,000
    Aug
  • IDR 2,020,100
    Sep
  • IDR 1,559,200
    Oct
  • IDR 1,574,300
    Nov
  • IDR 2,108,100
    Dec
  • IDR 1,559,500
    Jan
  • IDR 1,797,000
    Feb
  • IDR 1,638,100
    Mar
  • IDR 1,927,300
    Apr
  • IDR 1,489,200
    May
  • IDR 1,962,500
    Jun

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 IDR 3,305,800. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching IDR 6,077,600.

IDR 6,077,600
IDR 4,691,700
IDR 3,305,800
IDR 1,919,900
    Cheapest
  • IDR 5,986,300
    Jul
  • IDR 4,347,600
    Aug
  • IDR 4,671,000
    Sep
  • IDR 3,456,700
    Oct
  • IDR 4,063,900
    Nov
  • IDR 5,397,700
    Dec
  • IDR 3,874,700
    Jan
  • IDR 3,784,000
    Feb
  • IDR 6,077,600
    Mar
  • IDR 4,603,800
    Apr
  • IDR 3,305,800
    May
  • IDR 5,354,800
    Jun

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.

IDR 2,752,500
IDR 2,408,150
IDR 2,063,800
IDR 1,719,450
    Cheapest
  • IDR 2,624,200
    Mon
  • IDR 2,253,100
    Tue
  • IDR 2,063,800
    Wed
  • IDR 2,149,300
    Thu
  • IDR 2,415,300
    Fri
  • IDR 2,287,100
    Sat
  • IDR 2,752,500
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport

See which airlines fly from Brisbane to Cairns. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From IDR 875,100
Virgin Australia
From IDR 1,424,700
Qantas Airways
From IDR 1,643,400
Air Niugini
From IDR 7,870,100

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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. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    2h 25m

    20:20

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
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  3. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    08:30

    CNS

    S - T W T F S
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  4. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 1,394.9 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price IDR 1,043,200
Cheapest return ticket price IDR 947,100

FAQs for Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    It takes around 2 hours 29 minutes to fly from Brisbane Airport (bne) to Cairns Airport (cns).
  • There are around 14 daily flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around IDR 1,835,500 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around IDR 3,294,800 in July, 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.

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