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Fri, 17 July - Mon, 27 July
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - BNE
181$
178$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 13 July - Wed, 15 July
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - BNE
207$
187$
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Tue, 11 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - BNE
200$
196$
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Mon, 31 Aug - Tue, 1 Sept
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - BNE
201$
196$
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Mon, 3 Aug - Thu, 6 Aug
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - BNE
202$
198$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 20 July
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
-12 %
93$
82$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 14 July
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
-12 %
103$
91$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 27 July
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
-12 %
103$
91$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 28 Aug
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
-12 %
104$
92$
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Wed, 19 Aug
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
111$
103$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 31 Aug
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
111$
104$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Cairns

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of July. Take advantage of this per
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Airlines that fly from Brisbane to Cairns
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
262$
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
706$
Distance: 1390 kms
Brisbane airports
Brisbane Airport (BNE)How far from city centre: 1 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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When do you want to depart from Brisbane? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Cairns. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Brisbane to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Brisbane to Cairns?
The total flight time between Brisbane and Cairns is of around 2 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,389.51 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?
When you fly from Brisbane to Cairns the average price is $224. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Brisbane to Cairns is $82. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?
The most popular months to book a trip from Brisbane to Cairns are April, February and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Brisbane to Cairns?
The best time of the year to go to Cairns when flying from Brisbane depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Cairns from Brisbane in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, February and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Brisbane - Cairns.
How is the weather in Cairns compared to Brisbane?
While in Brisbane temperatures can reach an average of 25º ºC in summer, Cairns's temperatures can rise to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 22º ºC in Cairns, compared to the 16º ºC average in Brisbane.

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