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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Cairns

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JQ,VA Return flights from $141
Dep. Fri 24 AprRet. Sun 03 May$141
Dep. Tue 07 AprRet. Sun 12 Apr$275
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Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Wed 08 Apr$314
VA Return flights from $152
Dep. Fri 24 AprRet. Sun 03 May$152
Dep. Tue 07 AprRet. Sun 12 Apr$298
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Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Wed 08 Apr$319
6E,JQ Return flights from $170
Dep. Fri 24 AprRet. Sun 03 May$170
Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Wed 08 Apr$455
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Dep. Tue 07 AprRet. Sun 12 Apr$540
JQ,QF Return flights from $171
Dep. Fri 24 AprRet. Sun 03 May$171
Dep. Tue 07 AprRet. Sun 12 Apr$281
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Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Wed 08 Apr$329
6E,VA Return flights from $186
Dep. Fri 24 AprRet. Sun 03 May$186
Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Wed 08 Apr$463
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Dep. Tue 07 AprRet. Sun 12 Apr$537
QF,VA Return flights from $190
Dep. Fri 24 AprRet. Sun 03 May$190
Dep. Tue 07 AprRet. Sun 12 Apr$293
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Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Wed 08 Apr$331
QF Return flights from $206
Dep. Fri 24 AprRet. Sun 03 May$206
Dep. Tue 07 AprRet. Sun 12 Apr$298
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Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Wed 08 Apr$374
EK,JQ Return flights from $219
Dep. Fri 24 AprRet. Sun 03 May$219
Dep. Tue 07 AprRet. Sun 12 Apr$326
EK,VA Return flights from $230
Dep. Fri 24 AprRet. Sun 03 May$230
Dep. Tue 07 AprRet. Sun 12 Apr$321
6E,QF Return flights from $252
Dep. Fri 24 AprRet. Sun 03 May$252
Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Wed 08 Apr$478
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Dep. Tue 07 AprRet. Sun 12 Apr$541
EK,QF Return flights from $278
Dep. Fri 24 AprRet. Sun 03 May$278
Dep. Tue 07 AprRet. Sun 12 Apr$328
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $316
Dep. Fri 24 AprRet. Sun 03 May$316
Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Wed 08 Apr$473
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Dep. Tue 07 AprRet. Sun 12 Apr$483
JQ,UA Return flights from $494
Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Wed 08 Apr$494
UA,VA Return flights from $495
Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Wed 08 Apr$495
QF,UA Return flights from $510
Dep. Sun 05 AprRet. Wed 08 Apr$510

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Cheapest Brisbane to Cairns Return Prices

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

January 2026
$120
February 2026
$139
March 2026
$126
May 2026
$139

Average Brisbane to Cairns Return Prices

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

December 2025
$368
January 2026
$292
February 2026
$294
March 2026
$240
April 2026
$341
May 2026
$269
June 2026
$291
July 2026
$378
September 2026
$345

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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