Cheapest airlines flights from Brisbane to Cairns

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Brisbane to Cairns, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Brisbane to Cairns according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$55, and round-trip direct flights start at US$116.

Displayed flight fares from Brisbane to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Brisbane to Cairns Flight Details

The distance between Brisbane and Cairns is about 1,392.22 km. The average flying time from Brisbane to Cairns is around 2 hours 26 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$55
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$116
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,392.22 km
Average flight time2 hours 26 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Brisbane–Cairns route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

The average price of one-way flights from Brisbane to Cairns purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Brisbane to Cairns is October, with an average price of US$85; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$135.

US$135
US$110
US$85
US$60
    Cheapest
  • US$90
    Mar
  • US$103
    Apr
  • US$95
    May
  • US$124
    Jun
  • US$135
    Jul
  • US$105
    Aug
  • US$110
    Sep
  • US$85
    Oct
  • US$86
    Nov
  • US$115
    Dec
  • US$85
    Jan
  • US$98
    Feb

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

The average price of round-trip flights from Brisbane to Cairns purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Brisbane to Cairns are found during March, with an average price of US$177. Conversely, the highest prices are found during July, with an average price of up to US$326.

US$326
US$252
US$177
US$103
  • US$177
    Mar
  • US$217
    Apr
  • US$181
    May
  • US$191
    Jun
  • US$326
    Jul
  • US$237
    Aug
  • US$254
    Sep
  • US$188
    Oct
  • US$221
    Nov
  • US$294
    Dec
  • US$211
    Jan
  • US$206
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Brisbane to Cairns?

Average weekly flight prices from Brisbane to Cairns by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Brisbane to Cairns is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$144
US$126
US$107
US$89
    Cheapest
  • US$141
    Mon
  • US$118
    Tue
  • US$107
    Wed
  • US$116
    Thu
  • US$129
    Fri
  • US$122
    Sat
  • US$144
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns (BNE-CNS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$55 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BNE to CNS on Thu, Mar 19), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$116 departing on Wed, Mar 18 and returning on Sat, Mar 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Brisbane to Cairns with the following airlines, including: Virgin Australia Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 26 minutes to fly from Brisbane to Cairns.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 105 flight per week flying from Brisbane to Cairns. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ932 (15:50)
  • To find best deals on flights from Brisbane to Cairns, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Mar 19, with one-way flights priced at just US$55.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cairns travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Brisbane to Cairns is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Brisbane to Cairns on March 17, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$59.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairns, with Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport (BNE-CNS) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The time difference between Cairns and Brisbane is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Brisbane to Cairns on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns, with fares starting at US$115.

US$90
US$115
US$140
US$165
US$190
Jetstar Airways
US$115
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
US$147
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
US$190
Qantas Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

Total flights from Brisbane to Cairns across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Qantas Airways operates the most frequent flights from Brisbane to Cairns, with 64 flights per week.

1
22
43
64
Qantas Airways
64
Qantas Airways
Air New Zealand
43
Air New Zealand
Emirates
43
Emirates
Singapore Airlines
32
Singapore Airlines
Virgin Australia
32
Virgin Australia
Cathay Pacific
22
Cathay Pacific

How many flights fly from Brisbane to Cairns daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Brisbane to Cairns within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Brisbane to Cairns is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

226
197
168
139
Highest
172
Mon
168
Tue
174
Wed
182
Thu
226
Fri
193
Sat
195
Sun