฿5,140 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 ฿5,140 for one-way flights and ฿7,995 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qantas Airways
Wed, 15 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿7,995 Return, found 6 days ago
฿7,995
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 15 Oct from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun, 19 Oct, priced at ฿7,995 found 6 days ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 15 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,770 Return, found 6 days ago
฿8,770
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 15 Oct from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun, 19 Oct, priced at ฿8,770 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Wed, 17 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿8,890 Return, found 3 days ago
฿8,890
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 17 Dec from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 7 Jan, priced at ฿8,890 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Thu, 1 Jan - Mon, 5 Jan
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,675 Return, found 1 day ago
฿9,675
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 1 Jan from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 5 Jan, priced at ฿9,675 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 15 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,685 Return, found 2 days ago
฿9,685
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 15 Oct from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 27 Oct, priced at ฿9,685 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 1 Jan - Mon, 5 Jan
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,725 Return, found 1 day ago
฿9,725
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 1 Jan from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 5 Jan, priced at ฿9,725 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 17 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,730 Return, found 3 days ago
฿9,730
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 17 Dec from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 7 Jan, priced at ฿9,730 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 15 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿9,820 Return, found 6 days ago
฿9,820
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 15 Oct from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun, 19 Oct, priced at ฿9,820 found 6 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 1 Jan - Mon, 5 Jan
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿10,075 Return, found 1 day ago
฿10,075
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 1 Jan from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 5 Jan, priced at ฿10,075 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, 20 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
฿10,405 Return, found 1 day ago
฿10,405
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 20 Oct from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Fri, 24 Oct, priced at ฿10,405 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 ฿2,987 - ฿5,639 per traveller.

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 ฿10,405
CNS
Cairns Intl.
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Average driving time to city centre8 min
Flights from ฿10,405

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 ฿7,995. 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

Travel information

Origin airport
Brisbane
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Return price
฿7,995
Distance
1384 km
Average flight time
2 hours 28 mins

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