Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns

One-way fares from $127 · BNE → CNS · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Cairns → Brisbane
Cheapest fare
$127

Jetstar · Tue, 9 Mar

Cheapest month
March

from $127

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar and Virgin Australia

Flight time
2h 20m

1,390 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Cairns

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $182
  2. December 2026 $136
  3. February 2027 $148
  4. March 2027 Cheapest $127

Cheapest dates in March 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart08:55 Tue, 9 MarBNE → CNS 2h 25m · Direct
$127one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart06:40 Sat, 6 MarBNE → CNS 2h 20m · Direct
$129one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart06:40 Sat, 20 MarBNE → CNS 2h 20m · Direct
$147one way, per person
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About flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Brisbane (BNE) and Cairns (CNS) are about 1,390 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 20m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Virgin Australia. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $127, and March 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $127 with Jetstar, departing Tuesday 9 March 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $127 to $182.

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

March 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $127 one way.

Are there direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

A direct flight takes about 2h 20m. Brisbane and Cairns are around 1,390 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Brisbane to Cairns?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.

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