￥12,450 Cheap Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)

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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Cairns (BNE-CNS)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ￥12,450 for one-way flights and ￥21,460 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 24
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥21,460 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥21,460
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at ￥21,460 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Feb 26
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥22,370 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
￥22,370
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Feb 23 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at ￥22,370 found 18 hours ago
Jetstar
Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 24
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥23,180 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥23,180
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at ￥23,180 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 24
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥23,990 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥23,990
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at ￥23,990 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Feb 26
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥24,900 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
￥24,900
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Feb 23 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at ￥24,900 found 18 hours ago
Jetstar
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 19
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥25,210 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
￥25,210
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at ￥25,210 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 24
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥25,710 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥25,710
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at ￥25,710 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Feb 26
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥25,720 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
￥25,720
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Feb 23 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at ￥25,720 found 18 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Feb 26
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥28,130 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
￥28,130
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, Feb 23 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at ￥28,130 found 18 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Feb 26
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥45,482 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
￥45,482
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, Feb 23 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at ￥45,482 found 18 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ￥14,304 - ￥26,423 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Cairns Intl. CNS. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 8 minutes. Flights from ￥45,440
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center8 min
Flights from ￥45,440
Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Origin airport
Brisbane
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Airlines serving
Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Roundtrip price
￥21,460
Distance
1384 km
Average flight time
2 hours 22 mins

Brisbane to Cairns Flights

Sometimes you just need to get out of town or maybe you’re looking for a change of scenery. Regardless of the reason, a flight from Brisbane to will do just the trick! Go on, plan to see all the famous landmarks and eat your weight in the local cuisine. Your trip is beckoning, so answer the call by packing your suitcase and filling your travel itinerary with exploring Cairns.

Whether you’re flying for business or jet-setting on your personal time, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Expedia.com, we’ll pair you up with BNE to CNS flights that won’t make your bank account wince. Ready to temporarily leave behind Brisbane for new horizons? Browse through our cheap airfare, and filter by flight times and dates until you find just what you had in mind. From flights without layovers to ones that arrive early in the morning, you’ll come across plane tickets that suit your travel preferences. You can even bundle your flight to CNS with hotels and car rentals to score even bigger savings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
If you're planning on traveling from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport, round-trip journeys start from ￥21,460. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't hang around. Book today and save yourself money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from BNE to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
We get that your situation can change unexpectedly, so we've made it as easy as possible for you to cancel your flight online. Just visit the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from BNE to CNS that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from BNE to Cairns Airport?
With the flight time between BNE and Cairns Airport only 2 hours and 25 minutes, you'll be strolling around Cairns in no time.
How far is the flight from Brisbane Airport to CNS?
That movie you've been wanting to see will just have to wait — the flight distance between BNE and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is only 1,400 kilometers. The captain will be instructing you to put your seat upright for landing before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from BNE to CNS?
A popular airline that flies from Brisbane Airport to CNS is Qantas (QF). It offers 178 flights every month. If you're eager for more options, check out the fares from Virgin Australia (VA). This airlines operates 143 monthly flights between these airports.
Are Brisbane Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some super cheap airfares from BNE to Cairns Airport cropping up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continuously — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not every airline advertises prices that far in advance.

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