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Cheapest Brisbane to Cairns Return Prices

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

January 2026
$117
February 2026
$135
March 2026
$123
May 2026
$135

Average Brisbane to Cairns Return Prices

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

December 2025
$359
January 2026
$285
February 2026
$287
March 2026
$234
April 2026
$332
May 2026
$263
June 2026
$284
July 2026
$369
September 2026
$337

Did you know...

  • Brisbane belongs to the same time zone as Cairns. So, you won't feel jetlagged when you arrive.
  • CNS is the IATA code for Cairns.
  • Freshwater Connection which is at Barron is the closest train station to Cairns airport.

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.

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

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