S$142 Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Cairns

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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Cairns (BNE-CNS)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$142 for one-way flights and S$284 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Virgin Australia
Sat, 16 Aug - Sat, 23 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
S$284 Return, found 6 days ago
S$284
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 16 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 23 Aug, priced at S$284 found 6 days ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 28 Jul - Tue, 29 Jul
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
S$285 Return, found 1 day ago
S$285
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 28 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue, 29 Jul, priced at S$285 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Sat, 16 Aug - Sat, 23 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
S$292 Return, found 6 days ago
S$292
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 16 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 23 Aug, priced at S$292 found 6 days ago
Virgin Australia
Tue, 5 Aug - Thu, 7 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
S$293 Return, found 7 hours ago
S$293
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 5 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 7 Aug, priced at S$293 found 7 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 28 Jul - Wed, 30 Jul
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
S$303 Return, found 1 day ago
S$303
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 28 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 30 Jul, priced at S$303 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Sat, 16 Aug - Sat, 23 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
S$311 Return, found 6 days ago
S$311
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 16 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 23 Aug, priced at S$311 found 6 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 17 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
S$312 Return, found 1 day ago
S$312
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 17 Oct from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 18 Oct, priced at S$312 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Mon, 4 Aug - Mon, 11 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
S$313 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$313
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 4 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 11 Aug, priced at S$313 found 1 hour ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, 5 Aug - Thu, 7 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
S$315 Return, found 7 hours ago
S$315
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 5 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 7 Aug, priced at S$315 found 7 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Sat, 16 Aug - Sat, 23 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
S$320 Return, found 6 days ago
S$320
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 16 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat, 23 Aug, priced at S$320 found 6 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$117 - S$212 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Brisbane to Cairns route information
Origin airport
Brisbane
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Airlines serving
Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
S$283
Distance
1384 km
Average flight time
2 hours 28 mins

Perfect flights from Brisbane to Cairns

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*Note: Prices may vary based on availability and are subject to change.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from BNE to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
Round-trip journeys from BNE to Cairns Airport start from S$284. This is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year --- make your booking ASAP so you don't miss out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to CNS?
Most flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee depends on your airline. If you do have to cancel your escape, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Brisbane Airport to CNS flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from BNE to CNS?
A flight distance of just 1,400 kilometres separates Brisbane and Cairns. Once you're up in the air, you won't have time to do much more than read the in-flight magazine.
Which airlines fly direct from BNE to CNS?
Many savvy travellers choose to fly with Virgin Australia (VA) from BNE to Cairns Airport. It offers 147 flights a month, so you can pick a flight time that works for you. Qantas (QF) is also worth checking out. It offers 143 flights each month. Between these two airlines, you'll be able to find a good deal from Brisbane to Cairns.
Are Brisbane Airport (BNE) to CNS flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes find a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to CNS cropping up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually --- as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines release prices so far in advance.

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