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฿5,570 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 ฿5,570 for one-way flights and ฿8,815 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Fri, 24 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,815 Return, just found
฿8,815
Return
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Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 24 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 1 Aug, priced at ฿8,815 just found
Qantas Airways
Fri, 24 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,820 Return, just found
฿8,820
Return
just found
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 24 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 1 Aug, priced at ฿8,820 just found
Jetstar
Sat, 11 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,890 Return, found 4 days ago
฿8,890
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 11 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 14 Jul, priced at ฿8,890 found 4 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 16 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,920 Return, found 5 days ago
฿8,920
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 16 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 23 Jul, priced at ฿8,920 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 24 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,750 Return, just found
฿9,750
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 24 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 1 Aug, priced at ฿9,750 just found
Qantas Airways
Tue, 16 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,815 Return, found 11 hours ago
฿9,815
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 16 Jun from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 18 Jun, priced at ฿9,815 found 11 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Fri, 24 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,830 Return, just found
฿9,830
Return
just found
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 24 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 1 Aug, priced at ฿9,830 just found
Jetstar
Sat, 11 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,835 Return, found 4 days ago
฿9,835
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 11 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 14 Jul, priced at ฿9,835 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Thu, 16 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,865 Return, found 5 days ago
฿9,865
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 16 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 23 Jul, priced at ฿9,865 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, 11 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,910 Return, found 4 days ago
฿9,910
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 11 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 14 Jul, priced at ฿9,910 found 4 days ago

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 ฿8,815. 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
Jetstar, Qantas Airways
Return price
฿8,815
Distance
1384 km
Average flight time
2 hours 28 mins

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Perfect flights from Brisbane to Cairns

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Our flexible Brisbane to Cairns Intl. ticket options cater to your travel preferences, with incredible one-way fares from ฿5,570 and roundtrip prices from ฿8,815. Whether you're planning a short city break or a longer adventure, our dynamic pricing ensures that you find the best deals for your journey.
 
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