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Flights from Brisbane to Cairns Starting at NZD 85

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Airlines Flying from Brisbane to Cairns

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Jetstar Airways
From NZD 110
Virgin Australia
From NZD 143
Qantas Airways
From NZD 370
Air Niugini
From NZD 703

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Alternative Routes from Brisbane to Cairns

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? Check out these alternative flights from Brisbane to Cairns.

  • Cheapest
    Jetstar Airways
    BNE
    17:40
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    CNS
    20:00
    Brisbane Airport - Cairns Airport
    Fri, Jan 10Jetstar Airways
    NZD 110
  • Jetstar Airways
    BNE
    17:40
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    CNS
    20:00
    Brisbane Airport - Cairns Airport
    Fri, Jan 10Jetstar Airways
    NZD 110
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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Brisbane to Cairns based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 287.
  • How long does it take to fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 2 hours 21 minutes to fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cairns?

    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)?

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Flight Information from Brisbane to Cairns

Cheapest nonstop flight priceNZD 85
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 179
Off-season for travelJanuary
Peak season for travelSeptember
Flight distance1,392.22 km
Average flight time2 hours 21 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways