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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns from £49

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CNS
25 Mar — 1 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Cairns are usually found in February or May, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£87

One-way from

£49

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£110

Good round-trip deal

£87 or less

Good one-way deal

£46 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/4-10/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 4/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£7 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 March 2025.

Wed 9/406:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Thu 10/406:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 20/3£87
Tue 9/1220:50BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 11/1209:15CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/3£88
Mon 21/406:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£187
Sat 29/309:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 30/318:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/3£234

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Brisbane to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 20 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Brisbane

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 9/4

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Thu 10/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

£87

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 10/9

21:05-23:35

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Sun 14/9

11:50-14:05

Nonstop2h 15m

£96

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 21/4

06:05-08:35

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

£187

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 4/8

06:10-08:40

Nonstop2h 30m

£49

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 26/3

14:55-17:10

Nonstop2h 15m

£58

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sun 18/5

07:35-18:15

1 stop10h 40m

£107

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 16/4

06:00-12:35

1 stop6h 35m

£217

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Deals found on 20/3

Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Brisbane to Cairns

How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Brisbane to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNE to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Brisbane to Cairns in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Cairns

Explore weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 March 2025.

The most flights from BNE to CNS are scheduled on a Thursday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 20 March 2025.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
394 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
394 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
394 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
394 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
432 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Brisbane to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Brisbane to Cairns?

    Booking a flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) is your only option if you wish to fly from Brisbane to Cairns. On a typical day, there are 32 flights from Brisbane to Cairns, all of which are around 2h 20m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns.

  • How popular is this Brisbane to Cairns flight route?

    Flights from Brisbane to Cairns have been viewed 55 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Brisbane to Cairns round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Brisbane to Cairns is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £87 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at £96. Users have found that Jetstar is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Brisbane to Cairns one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £49 on Virgin Australia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from £58 and Qantas Airways from £217 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to Cairns?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Brisbane to Cairns consider choosing Air Canada (77%), Etihad Airways (77%) or Virgin Australia (75%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

    While on average a flight from Brisbane to Cairns is generally £71, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £37. When looking at the most popular route, (Brisbane - Cairns), you can expect to pay £99 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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