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JQ Return flights from $128
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JQ,VA Return flights from $143
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VA Return flights from $165
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JQ,QF Return flights from $207
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QF,VA Return flights from $222
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QF Return flights from $283
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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $371
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JQ,PX Return flights from $464
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Dep. Sun 19 JulRet. Fri 24 Jul$468
Dep. Sat 28 FebRet. Thu 12 Mar$478
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PX,VA Return flights from $486
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Dep. Sun 19 JulRet. Fri 24 Jul$487
Dep. Sat 28 FebRet. Thu 12 Mar$505
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PX,QF Return flights from $550
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Dep. Sat 28 FebRet. Thu 12 Mar$563
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PX Return flights from $696
Dep. Wed 01 AprRet. Tue 07 Apr$696
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Dep. Sun 19 JulRet. Fri 24 Jul$708
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QF,SB,VA Return flights from $896
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QF,SB Return flights from $1,020
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EK Return flights from $1,477
Dep. Sat 28 FebRet. Thu 12 Mar$1,477
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Dep. Thu 02 AprRet. Tue 07 Apr$1,682
JQ,PX,QF Return flights from $1,920
Dep. Sat 28 FebRet. Thu 12 Mar$1,920

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Cheapest Brisbane to Cairns Return Prices

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

January 2026
$124
February 2026
$143
March 2026
$130
May 2026
$143

Average Brisbane to Cairns Return Prices

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

December 2025
$378
January 2026
$300
February 2026
$302
March 2026
$247
April 2026
$350
May 2026
$277
June 2026
$299
July 2026
$389
September 2026
$355

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?

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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