$66+ Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns (BNE - CNS)
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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CNS
Oct 4 — Oct 111
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to CairnsExplore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 4, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 4, 2026.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/176:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 10/246:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/2![Jetstar logo]()
$131
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 10/216:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/1![Jetstar logo]()
$135
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/176:00 am -
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Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/2![Jetstar logo]()
$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
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Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/3![Jetstar logo]()
$147
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 10/206:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/3![Jetstar logo]()
$149
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 10/196:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/1![Jetstar logo]()
$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/106:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 10/246:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/1![Jetstar logo]()
$153
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/86:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 25m
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Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/1![Jetstar logo]()
$154
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/246:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 10/276:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 9/3![Jetstar logo]()
$161
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/38:55 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
Tue 11/106:00 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$163
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/316:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 11/19:40 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 8/31![Jetstar logo]()
$168
Best flights from Brisbane to CairnsDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/176:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 10/196:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/2![Jetstar logo]()
$142
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/156:10 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 10/225:25 pm -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 8/30![Virgin Australia logo]()
$186
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/186:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 10/256:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 9/2![Jetstar logo]()
$149
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/186:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 10/246:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 8/30![Jetstar logo]()
$150
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/106:10 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 10/146:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 8/31![Virgin Australia logo]()
$208
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/186:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 10/83:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/2![Jetstar logo]()
$275
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/196:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 9/236:00 am -
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Deal found 9/1![Jetstar logo]()
$279
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/226:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 9/296:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/4![Jetstar logo]()
$281
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/16:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 10/56:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/1![Jetstar logo]()
$330
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/38:55 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
Tue 11/106:05 pm -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 8/30![Jetstar logo]()
$369
Last-minute flights from Brisbane to CairnsDiscover last-minute flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns. Data last updated September 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns. Data last updated September 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/86:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 25m
Thu 10/156:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/1![Jetstar logo]()
$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/106:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 10/246:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/1![Jetstar logo]()
$153
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 10/206:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/3![Jetstar logo]()
$149
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 10/196:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/1![Jetstar logo]()
$150
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/176:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 10/246:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/2![Jetstar logo]()
$131
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/176:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 10/186:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/2![Jetstar logo]()
$142
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/176:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 10/173:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 8/30![Jetstar logo]()
$175
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 10/216:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/1![Jetstar logo]()
$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 10/246:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/3![Jetstar logo]()
$147
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/246:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 10/276:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 9/3![Jetstar logo]()
$161
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/296:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 11/26:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 8/31![Jetstar logo]()
$171
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/316:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 11/19:40 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 8/31![Jetstar logo]()
$168
One-way flights from Brisbane to CairnsSearch for one-way flight options from Brisbane to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Brisbane to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/86:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Jetstar logo]()
$66
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/92:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Virgin Australia logo]()
$68
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/1211:35 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Virgin Australia logo]()
$69
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/168:35 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Virgin Australia logo]()
$70
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/76:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Jetstar logo]()
$71
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/126:10 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Virgin Australia logo]()
$74
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/126:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/30![Jetstar logo]()
$77
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/258:55 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Jetstar logo]()
$78
Find flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $131 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $66 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $206 |
Good round-trip deal | $221 or less |
Good one-way deal | $76 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Cairns that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Fri 1/22
2:15 pm-4:40 pm
Nonstop2h 25m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$69
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Mon 10/12
6:00 am-8:30 am
Nonstop2h 30m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$77
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Wed 12/2
8:55 am-11:20 am
Nonstop2h 25m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$78
Quickest round-trip
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Sun 11/22
6:55 pm-9:15 pm
Nonstop2h 20m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$78
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Wed 10/28
8:55 am-11:20 am
Nonstop2h 25m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$78
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Wed 9/23
6:00 am-8:30 am
Nonstop2h 30m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$90
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Fri 10/9
6:10 am-8:40 am
Nonstop2h 30m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$91
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Wed 9/16
6:10 am-8:40 am
Nonstop2h 30m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$98
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Mon 9/14
6:00 am-8:30 am
Nonstop2h 30m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$99
BrisbaneCairns
BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns
BNECNS
Brisbane
Thu 9/24
6:10 am-8:40 am
Nonstop2h 30m
Cairns
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$104
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Compare providers for flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Brisbane to Cairns
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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 31 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 $138). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
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 35% versus a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day 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 August 29, 2026.
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 often are flights from Brisbane to Cairns delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between Brisbane and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Brisbane to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Brisbane to Cairns flights?
Over the last year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.
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 September 4, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar 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.
Entertainment
6.4
Crew
8.2
Comfort
7.5
Food
6.4
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentElio,Jan 2026
MEL - ADL
Entertainment
6.4
Crew
8.2
Comfort
7.5
Food
6.4
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentElio,Jan 2026
MEL - ADL
Entertainment
6.4
Crew
8.2
Comfort
7.5
Food
6.4
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentElio,Jan 2026
MEL - ADL
Entertainment
6.4
Crew
8.2
Comfort
7.5
Food
6.4
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentElio,Jan 2026
MEL - ADL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$107 | Average$207 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
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