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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns from £43

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Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
£91Jetstar
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Mon, 15 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
08:35 - 11:00BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 14:00CNS-BNE
2h 20mdirect
£96Virgin Australia
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Tue, 11 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
20:40 - 23:05BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 08:20CNS-BNE
2h 20mdirect
£97Virgin Australia
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Mon, 9 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:05 - 11:15CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
£97Jetstar
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Sun, 7 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
£102Jetstar
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Mon, 25 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
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06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
Logo
16:55 - 19:10CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
£103
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
08:40 - 11:10BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 08:15CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
£106Virgin Australia
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Fri, 10 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
£107Jetstar
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Tue, 7 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
08:35 - 11:00BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 08:20CNS-BNE
2h 20mdirect
£114Virgin Australia
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Wed, 10 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
21:05 - 23:35BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 08:15CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
£117Virgin Australia
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Thu, 25 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct

Virgin Australia flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Brisbane to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
11 Nov
BNE08:35Brisbane
2h 25m
CNS11:00Cairns
15 Nov
CNS11:40Cairns
2h 20m
BNE14:00Brisbane
£96
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Virgin Australia
9 Feb
BNE20:40Brisbane
2h 25m
CNS23:05Cairns
11 Feb
CNS06:00Cairns
2h 20m
BNE08:20Brisbane
£97
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Virgin Australia
10 Oct
BNE08:40Brisbane
2h 30m
CNS11:10Cairns
14 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
2h 15m
BNE08:15Brisbane
£106
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Jetstar flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Our best Jetstar deals on Brisbane to Cairns flight tickets
Jetstar
15 Sept
BNE06:00Brisbane
2h 25m
CNS08:25Cairns
16 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
2h 10m
BNE08:10Brisbane
£91
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Jetstar
7 Sept
BNE06:00Brisbane
2h 25m
CNS08:25Cairns
9 Sept
CNS09:05Cairns
2h 10m
BNE11:15Brisbane
£97
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Jetstar
25 Aug
BNE06:00Brisbane
2h 25m
CNS08:25Cairns
30 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
2h 10m
BNE08:10Brisbane
£102
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Customise 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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 13 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Cairns that are best for you.

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BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 15/9

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Tue 16/9

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

£91

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Tue 11/11

08:35-11:00

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Sat 15/11

11:40-14:00

Nonstop2h 20m

£96

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 9/2

20:40-23:05

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 11/2

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

£97

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sun 7/9

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Tue 9/9

09:05-11:15

Nonstop2h 10m

£97

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 25/8

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Sat 30/8

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

£102

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 15/9

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Mon 15/9

16:55-19:10

Nonstop2h 15m

£103

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 10/10

08:40-11:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Tue 14/10

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

£106

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Tue 7/10

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Sat 11/10

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

£107

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 10/12

08:35-11:00

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Fri 12/12

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

£114

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Thu 25/9

21:05-23:35

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Thu 2/10

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

£117

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Brisbane to Cairns

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Brisbane and Cairns?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

If you’re not able to fly to Cairns in March, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Brisbane to Cairns during May average around £99.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as £107. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Brisbane because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £153.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

Our data shows that the cheapest Brisbane to Cairns flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Cairns in the afternoon for as low as £100. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £203.

What is the cheapest Brisbane to Cairns flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from Brisbane when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around £119 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from Brisbane for as low as £108 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Brisbane to Cairns flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Brisbane to Cairns flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Brisbane to Cairns flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Brisbane to Cairns flights are approximately 7% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Brisbane to Cairns according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Brisbane to Cairns (BNE to CNS) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Brisbane to Cairns

Best price found

£43

Fastest flight time

2h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from Brisbane in the past 72 hours is £43. The best return flight deal from Brisbane to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £91.
The fastest flight from Brisbane to Cairns takes 2h 15m
Direct flights go from Brisbane to Cairns every day.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)
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  • How far is Brisbane to Cairns by plane?

    The distance between Brisbane and Cairns is about 862.8 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 2h 15m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Brisbane to Cairns?

  • What is the most popular airline from Brisbane to Cairns?

Best airlines flying from Brisbane to Cairns

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Brisbane to Cairns with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
JetstarPriceFrom £75Free CancellationRating
6.5
463 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom £81Free CancellationRating
7.5
411 reviews
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  • Virgin Australia Flights From Brisbane to Cairns

    Virgin Australia operates around 23 flights from Brisbane to Cairns every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been £185, but momondo users have found Virgin Australia deals from Brisbane to Cairns from as low as £109 round-trip. Virgin Australia has been scored 7.5/10 in 411 reviews.

  • Jetstar Flights From Brisbane to Cairns

    Another popular option for Brisbane to Cairns flights is Jetstar (6.5/10, 463 ratings). Jetstar flies from Brisbane to Cairns around 21 times per week, with deals starting from £101 round-trip and rising to an average price of around £165.

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