Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Cairns
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Did you know...
- Freshwater Connection at Barron is the nearest train station to Cairns airport.
- The distance from Brisbane to Cairns is 1,393 kilometres.
- Cairns has the International Air Transport Association (IATA) airport code of CNS.
- Brisbane and Cairns belong to the same time zone. So, you won't feel jetlagged when you get there.
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Brisbane?At the moment, November/2025 is the most affordable time of year to fly from Brisbane to Cairns. The most expensive month is March/2026.
What airlines fly direct to Cairns from Brisbane?Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Alliance Air Pty fly direct between Brisbane and Cairns.
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Cairns from Brisbane?Jetstar is the cheapest airline that flies from Brisbane to Cairns.
What is the best airline to fly to Cairns from Brisbane?Qantas Airways is the best airline to fly to Cairns from Brisbane and it has non-stop flights. Jetstar is the best budget airline.
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