Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns (BNE–CNS)
BNEBrisbane International Airport
Australia
Australia
CNSCairns International Airport
Australia
Australia
Jetstar Airways, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly Brisbane to Cairns (BNE–CNS) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,390 km (865 mi).
- From
- BNE
- Brisbane
- To
- CNS
- Cairns
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- JQ · QF · VA
- Cheapest fare found
- A$107 one-way
- Distance
- 1,390 km (865 mi)
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Brisbane to Cairns fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: A$107 for November 2026 on Jetstar Airways, nonstop. Nonstop from A$107.
- Oct ’26A$135
- Nov ’26A$107
- Dec ’26A$136
- Feb ’27A$144
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly BNE–CNS
For Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS), November 2026 had the lowest fare found (A$107). Days in Cairns average 18–28 °C in May, June, July and August.
Brisbane to Cairns: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)?
From A$107 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on Jetstar Airways, nonstop; nonstop from A$107 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly BNE–CNS direct?
Jetstar Airways, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
What is the cheapest month to fly BNE–CNS?
November 2026, at A$107; the dearest month found was A$144.
What is the time difference between Brisbane and Cairns?
None: Brisbane and Cairns keep the same time.
Cairns to Brisbane: the return flight (CNS–BNE)
All 3 airlines also fly CNS–BNE nonstop.
Airlines flying BNE–CNS nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (BNE time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jetstar Airways JQ | — | low-cost | — | — |
 Qantas QF | — | full-service | oneworld | — |
| Virgin Australia VA | — | full-service | — | — |
BNE–CNS route map
More from Brisbane and Cairns
Other arrivals in Australia
Also nonstop from BNE, nearest to CNS first (straight-line distance):
- BNE–TSV: Townsville · 285 km (177 mi) from CNS
- Proserpine (PPP) · 499 km (310 mi) from CNS
- Hamilton Island (HTI) · 513 km (319 mi) from CNS
- Mackay (MKY) · 598 km (372 mi) from CNS
- Weipa (WEI) · 622 km (387 mi) from CNS
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Departure
Brisbane International Airport
Brisbane (BNE), Brisbane. In our data, 27 airlines fly nonstop from BNE to 67 destinations.
View BNE airport guide →Arrival
Cairns International Airport
Cairns (CNS), Cairns.
Weather in Cairns vs Brisbane
Cairns is warmer than Brisbane in every month, by 1–5°C; the biggest gap is in June (27°C against 22°C). In October it averages 30°C in Cairns and 27°C in Brisbane.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 32° |
| Brisbane | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 30° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Cairns and Brisbane (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Cairns
Places you can't fly to nonstop from BNE, but can from CNS — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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