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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 ฿8,820 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,820 Return, found 14 hours ago
฿8,820
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 11 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 18 Aug, priced at ฿8,820 found 14 hours ago
Jetstar
Sun, 6 Sept - Tue, 8 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,835 Return, found 2 days ago
฿8,835
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 6 Sept from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 8 Sept, priced at ฿8,835 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, 6 Sept - Tue, 8 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,840 Return, found 2 days ago
฿8,840
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 6 Sept from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 8 Sept, priced at ฿8,840 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, 17 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,855 Return, found 6 days ago
฿8,855
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 17 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 22 Aug, priced at ฿8,855 found 6 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, 30 Aug - Tue, 8 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,920 Return, found 14 hours ago
฿8,920
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 30 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 8 Sept, priced at ฿8,920 found 14 hours ago
Jetstar
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,755 Return, found 14 hours ago
฿9,755
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 11 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 18 Aug, priced at ฿9,755 found 14 hours ago
Jetstar
Sun, 6 Sept - Tue, 8 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,770 Return, found 2 days ago
฿9,770
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 6 Sept from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 8 Sept, priced at ฿9,770 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,830 Return, found 14 hours ago
฿9,830
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 11 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 18 Aug, priced at ฿9,830 found 14 hours ago
Jetstar
Sun, 6 Sept - Tue, 8 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,845 Return, found 2 days ago
฿9,845
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 6 Sept from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 8 Sept, priced at ฿9,845 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, 30 Aug - Tue, 8 Sept
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,850 Return, found 14 hours ago
฿9,850
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 30 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 8 Sept, priced at ฿9,850 found 14 hours ago

Alternative airports near Cairns

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Cairns Intl. CNS. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 8 minutes. Flights from ฿10,760
CNS
Cairns Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre8 min
Flights from ฿10,760

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

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿4,082 - ฿8,168 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 ฿8,820. 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.
Return price
฿8,820
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 ฿8,820. 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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