Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Cairns

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Amazing BNE to CNS Flight Deals

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Thu., 30 Jan. - Wed., 5 Feb.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$228 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$228
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu., 30 Jan. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed., 5 Feb., priced at AU$228 found 2 hours ago
Thu., 30 Jan. - Wed., 5 Feb.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$236 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$236
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu., 30 Jan. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed., 5 Feb., priced at AU$236 found 2 hours ago
Thu., 30 Jan. - Wed., 5 Feb.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$254 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$254
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 30 Jan. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed., 5 Feb., priced at AU$254 found 2 hours ago
Wed., 8 Jan. - Fri., 10 Jan.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$255 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$255
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 8 Jan. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Fri., 10 Jan., priced at AU$255 found 1 day ago
Thu., 30 Jan. - Wed., 5 Feb.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$263 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$263
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 30 Jan. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed., 5 Feb., priced at AU$263 found 2 hours ago
Thu., 30 Jan. - Wed., 5 Feb.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$274 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$274
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 30 Jan. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed., 5 Feb., priced at AU$274 found 2 hours ago

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Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
10 Jan - 15 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef House Adults Retreat -Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

The Reef House Adults Retreat -Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

5 out of 5
per person
5 Jan - 11 Jan
found 24 hours ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
5 Jan - 11 Jan
found 24 hours ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Beaches Port Douglas

Beaches Port Douglas

4.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
4 Dec - 9 Dec
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
30 Dec - 4 Jan
found 1 hour ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
5 Jan - 11 Jan
found 24 hours ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
per person
29 Nov - 2 Dec
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef House Adults Retreat -Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

The Reef House Adults Retreat -Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
29 Nov - 2 Dec
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
per person
29 Nov - 2 Dec
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
Learning German, tackling The Fast and the Furious franchise, catching up on (yawn) work — these are all things you WON’T have time to do when travelling between Brisbane and Cairns. On average, the flight time is just 2 hours and 24 minutes.
Are there non-stop flights between BNE and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
Not keen to waste valuable holiday time waiting for a connecting flight in an unfamiliar airport? You won’t need to when jetsetting between Brisbane and Cairns. There are multiple airlines offering direct flights. Have a look at Virgin Australia and The Flying Kangaroo for starters.
What airlines fly non-stop from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
Looking to bag a flight which goes directly from Brisbane to Cairns? If you’d prefer not to stop in some dodgy airport along the way, check out Virgin Australia (VA). This airline offers 147 flights between these cities monthly. Also look into The Flying Kangaroo (QF). With 139 flights monthly, you’re bound to find a fare that’ll make you pull out your credit card.
How many flights are flown between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
Around 13 flights service the route between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and CNS each day. A getaway in Cairns is the sort of thing you can lock in right up ‘til the lastminute.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here’s the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Brisbane to Cairns Intl. Flight
Origin airport
Brisbane
Origin city name
Brisbane
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination city name
Cairns
Number of airlines serving
3
Popular airline
Virgin Australia
Distance
1384 km

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