￥9,270 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 ￥9,270 for one-way flights and ￥20,760 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Sun, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 31
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥20,760 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
￥20,760
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Aug 24 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at ￥20,760 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 16
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥21,720 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
￥21,720
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at ￥21,720 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 16
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥23,550 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
￥23,550
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at ￥23,550 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 2
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥24,940 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥24,940
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Aug 23 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, Sep 2, priced at ￥24,940 found 4 days ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, Jan 21 - Fri, Feb 6
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥25,480 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
￥25,480
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Jan 21 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Fri, Feb 6, priced at ￥25,480 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Sun, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 5
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥25,680 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
￥25,680
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Nov 2 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at ￥25,680 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 16
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥25,870 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
￥25,870
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at ￥25,870 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥26,080 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
￥26,080
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun, Feb 15, priced at ￥26,080 found 12 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 27
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥26,224 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥26,224
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at ￥26,224 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sat, Mar 21 - Tue, Mar 24
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
￥29,305 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥29,305
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, Mar 21 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, Mar 24, priced at ￥29,305 found 4 days ago

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

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ￥13,589 - ￥27,029 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Origin airport
Brisbane
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Roundtrip price
￥20,760
Distance
1384 km
Average flight time
2 hours 28 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 ￥20,760. 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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