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$87+ Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns (BNE - CNS)

BNE — CNS
Nov 18 — Nov 251
Wed 11/18
Wed 11/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Cairns are usually found in January or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns

Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Sat 11/146:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 11/156:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 10/17$148
Sat 11/216:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 11/226:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 10/16$152
Thu 12/32:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 12/64:00 pm -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 10/16$154
Thu 12/32:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 12/76:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 10/18$160
Sun 11/156:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 11/226:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 10/15$163
Wed 12/28:55 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 12/96:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 10/18$166
Sat 11/146:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 11/216:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 10/17$169
Wed 11/188:55 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 11/256:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 10/19$173
Sat 11/286:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Tue 12/16:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 10/16$174

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$87
(Jetstar)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$202

Good round-trip deal

$190 or less

Good one-way deal

$121 or less
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BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sun 11/15

6:40 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$96

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 12/25

6:10 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$116

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Thu 12/24

6:10 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$143

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 12/21

6:10 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Thu 12/3

2:55 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Sun 12/6

4:00 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$155

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sat 11/21

6:40 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Sun 11/22

6:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$155

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sat 11/28

8:55 am-11:20 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Sat 12/5

12:05 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$196

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Tue 12/15

6:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop16h 10m

Cairns

Wed 12/16

2:40 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$320

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 10/28

6:10 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$331

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sun 10/25

12:25 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$350

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Compare providers for flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Brisbane-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Brisbane-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Brisbane-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Brisbane-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Brisbane-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Brisbane to Cairns, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 $135). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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?

When flying from Brisbane to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 32% versus a flight at noon.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Brisbane to Cairns flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 $166 and $259 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $148 on Jetstar (Nov 14-Nov 15).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Brisbane to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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
479 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
574 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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?

    Booking a flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) is your only option if you wish to fly from Brisbane to Cairns. On a typical day, there are 34 flights from Brisbane to Cairns, all of which are around 2h 20m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns.

  • How popular is this Brisbane to Cairns flight route?

    Within the past month, 8 users have taken a look at flights from Brisbane to Cairns.

  • How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Brisbane to Cairns can take about 2h 20m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $155. The distance between Brisbane and Cairns is about 865 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $107. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $136 round trip. 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?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $62. Users have also found prices from $74 and $119 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Brisbane to Cairns are Fiji Airways (100%), China Eastern (100%) and Cathay Pacific (97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $81. While the most popular route (Brisbane - Cairns) can be booked for $129 on average, our data indicates $180 when flying from Brisbane to Cairns.

  • 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 $135). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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 2 airlines flying from Brisbane to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$107Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$136Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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