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Cheapest Brisbane to Cairns Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Brisbane to Cairns return airfares.

January 2026
$125
February 2026
$144
March 2026
$132
May 2026
$144

Average Brisbane to Cairns Return Prices

These are the average prices for Brisbane to Cairns return airfares.

December 2025
$383
January 2026
$304
February 2026
$306
March 2026
$250
April 2026
$355
May 2026
$280
June 2026
$303
July 2026
$394
September 2026
$360

Did you know...

  • International Terminal Railway Station is the nearest train station to Brisbane airport.
  • Brisbane has the IATA code of BNE.
  • From Cairns to Brisbane is 1,393 km.
  • 4 hrs 30 mins is the quickest return trip between Brisbane and Cairns

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Brisbane?

Currently, February/2026 and March/2026 are the most affordable months to travel from Brisbane to Cairns. You will pay the most in June/2026.

What airlines fly direct to Cairns from Brisbane?

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Alliance Air Pty fly non-stop between Brisbane and Cairns.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Brisbane to Cairns?

Jetstar is the cheapest airline to fly from Brisbane to Cairns.

What is the best airline to fly to Cairns from Brisbane?

Singapore Airlines is the best airline to fly to Cairns from Brisbane. Qantas Airways is the best if you would like non-stop flights. The best low-cost airline is Jetstar.

How to get from Brisbane to Cairns
Brisbane (BNE)
 to 
Cairns (CNS)
2h 20m

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