฿5,270 Cheap Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)

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Cheap Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿5,270 for one-way flights and ฿8,470 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,470 Return, found 1 day ago
฿8,470
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 29 Apr, priced at ฿8,470 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,475 Return, found 1 day ago
฿8,475
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 29 Apr, priced at ฿8,475 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,605 Return, found 11 hours ago
฿8,605
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 26 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 30 Apr, priced at ฿8,605 found 11 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,610 Return, found 11 hours ago
฿8,610
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 26 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 30 Apr, priced at ฿8,610 found 11 hours ago
Jetstar
Wed, 15 Jul - Fri, 17 Jul
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,985 Return, found 3 days ago
฿8,985
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 15 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Fri, 17 Jul, priced at ฿8,985 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,155 Return, found 11 hours ago
฿9,155
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 26 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 30 Apr, priced at ฿9,155 found 11 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,465 Return, found 1 day ago
฿9,465
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 29 Apr, priced at ฿9,465 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Wed, 15 Jul - Fri, 17 Jul
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,975 Return, found 3 days ago
฿9,975
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 15 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Fri, 17 Jul, priced at ฿9,975 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 15 Jul - Fri, 17 Jul
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,980 Return, found 3 days ago
฿9,980
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 15 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Fri, 17 Jul, priced at ฿9,980 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿10,015 Return, found 1 day ago
฿10,015
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 29 Apr, priced at ฿10,015 found 1 day ago

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

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿4,545 - ฿5,979 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from BNE to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
Round-trip journeys from BNE to Cairns Airport start from ฿8,470. This is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — make your booking ASAP so you don't miss out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to CNS?
Most flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee depends on your airline. If you do have to cancel your escape, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport 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 to CNS flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from BNE to CNS?
A flight distance of just 1,400 kilometres separates Brisbane and Cairns. Once you're up in the air, you won't have time to do much more than read the in-flight magazine.
Which airlines fly direct from BNE to CNS?
Many savvy travellers choose to fly with Virgin Australia (VA) from BNE to Cairns Airport. It offers 147 flights a month, so you can pick a flight time that works for you. Qantas (QF) is also worth checking out. It offers 143 flights each month. Between these two airlines, you'll be able to find a good deal from Brisbane to Cairns.
Are Brisbane Airport (BNE) to CNS flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes find a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to CNS cropping up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines release prices so far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Brisbane
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Airlines serving
Qantas Airways
Return price
฿8,470
Distance
1384 km
Average flight time
2 hours 28 mins
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