Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Cairns

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Amazing BNE to CNS Flight Deals

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Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 6 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$200 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$200
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 28 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 6 May, priced at AU$200 found 6 days ago
Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 6 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$225 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$225
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 28 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 6 May, priced at AU$225 found 6 days ago
Fri, 27 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$233 Return, found 13 hours ago
AU$233
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 27 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 28 Mar, priced at AU$233 found 13 hours ago
Tue, 17 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$236 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$236
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 30 Mar, priced at AU$236 found 6 days ago
Fri, 27 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$245 Return, found 13 hours ago
AU$245
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 27 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 28 Mar, priced at AU$245 found 13 hours ago
Sun, 29 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
AU$246 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$246
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, 29 Mar from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at AU$246 found 6 days ago

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Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$866, price is now AU$565 per person
AU$565
per person
6 May - 10 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Beachfront 3-bed With Pool & Stunning Ocean Views

Beachfront 3-bed With Pool & Stunning Ocean Views

2.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,331, price is now AU$802 per person
AU$802
per person
28 Mar - 1 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Bright and Spacious Triplex Near Holloways Beach

Bright and Spacious Triplex Near Holloways Beach

2 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,536, price is now AU$972 per person
AU$972
per person
1 Apr - 5 Apr
found 15 hours ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views

Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views

2.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$932, price is now AU$590 per person
AU$590
per person
28 Mar - 1 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$3,125, price is now AU$2,063 per person
AU$2,063
per person
2 May - 6 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,120, price is now AU$769 per person
AU$769
per person
4 May - 8 May
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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