$77 Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns Intl. (BNE to CNS)

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Affordable Airfare Tickets from BNE to CNS Airport

The cheapest flights to Cairns Intl. found within the past 7 days were $180 round trip and $77 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sat, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 10
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
$180 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, Feb 6 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, Feb 10, priced at $180 found 17 hours ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
$183 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $183 found 2 days ago
Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 16
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
$187 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Nov 15 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $187 found 1 day ago
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
$194 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Oct 30 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $194 found 1 day ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
$195 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$195
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $195 found 2 days ago
Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 16
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
$197 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Nov 15 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $197 found 1 day ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
$198 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$198
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $198 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
$202 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $202 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
$204 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$204
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $204 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
$206 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $206 found 2 days ago

Frequently asked questions

Are there direct flights from BNE to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
If you'd love to venture from BNE to CNS as fast as you can, you'll be happy to know multiple airlines offer direct flights. Select your preferred seat with Virgin Australia or The Flying Kangaroo.
How long is the flight from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport?
You'll only have enough time to read a chapter or two in your favorite novel as the journey from Brisbane Airport to CNS is just a mere 2 hours and 24 minutes. You might find yourself left on a cliffhanger!
What is the flight distance from Brisbane Airport to CNS?
With only 870 mi separating BNE and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), time will pass quickly between the seat belt sign flicking off and the captain telling you to prepare for landing.
What airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to CNS?
You have a choice of several airlines that have direct flights between Brisbane and Cairns. Virgin Australia (VA) is one of the most popular. This carrier offers about 147 flights each month. You'll want to also look into the deals on offer from The Flying Kangaroo (QF). This carrier operates 139 flights every month on the Brisbane to Cairns route. Be sure to compare the two airlines to find your perfect fare.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Flight information from Brisbane to Cairns

 

Traveling From
Brisbane
Traveling To
Cairns Intl.
Shortest Flight Time
 hours mins
Earliest Departure Time
Latest Departure Time
Lowest Flight Price
$180

Route Info

Flight path for flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport


Origin:
BNE - Brisbane Airport
Destination:
CNS - Cairns Airport
Distance:
870.00 miles


Airlines & Aircraft Used on BNE to CNS Flight Routes


Airline Carrier
Aircraft
Jetstar
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q
Jetstar
Fokker 50
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 pax
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-700 (winglets) pax
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 pax

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Airfares to Cairns CNS from Brisbane BNE currently cost between $180 and $206. It’s usually cheaper to book a round trip than two separate one-way flights. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 

 

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If you want to be flexible about when you return, or keep your travel options open ended, a one-way flight could be just the ticket! You’ll find one-way airfares from Brisbane BNE to Cairns CNS on Travelocity starting at $77. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 

 

Get to Cairns CNS from Brisbane BNE quicker with direct flights. 

Get to Cairns faster, without the hassle of changing planes and moving baggage, by booking a direct flight. Expect your direct flight to CNS from BNE to take around hour(s) min(s).  

 

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Get our best airfare deals for your flight from Brisbane BNE to Cairns CNS today 

If you’re flexible about when you travel, February is usually the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane BNE to Cairns CNS. If you need to be more specific, search by date and arrival and departure times.Then, compare prices across different airlines, and sort results by lowest price first. 

 

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.