£56 Cheap Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)

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Cheap Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £56 for one-way flights and £111 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Tue, 30 Jul - Thu, 8 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£111 Return, found 3 days ago
£111
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 30 Jul from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 8 Aug, priced at £111 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 2 Aug - Mon, 5 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£112 Return, found 1 hour ago
£112
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 2 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 5 Aug, priced at £112 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Wed, 23 Apr - Wed, 23 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£115 Return, found 3 days ago
£115
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 23 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 23 Apr, priced at £115 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Wed, 23 Apr - Thu, 24 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£119 Return, found 3 days ago
£119
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 23 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 24 Apr, priced at £119 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 2 Aug - Mon, 5 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£120 Return, found 1 hour ago
£120
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 2 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 5 Aug, priced at £120 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Wed, 23 Apr - Wed, 23 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£123 Return, found 3 days ago
£123
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 23 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed, 23 Apr, priced at £123 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Wed, 23 Apr - Thu, 24 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£127 Return, found 3 days ago
£127
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 23 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 24 Apr, priced at £127 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, 18 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£129 Return, found 2 days ago
£129
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 18 Jun from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Fri, 21 Jun, priced at £129 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 2 Aug - Mon, 5 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£130 Return, found 1 hour ago
£130
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 2 Aug from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon, 5 Aug, priced at £130 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Wed, 23 Apr - Thu, 24 Apr
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
£132 Return, found 3 days ago
£132
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 23 Apr from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu, 24 Apr, priced at £132 found 3 days ago
Flight from Brisbane to Cairns route information
Origin airport
Brisbane
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
£110
Distance
1384 km

Compare flights from Brisbane to Cairns easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Brisbane to Cairns. Operating between them 44 flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Emirates, Jetstar, China Eastern Airlines, Virgin Australia, United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas, China Southern Airlines, Singapore Airlines fly direct, getting you to Cairns Intl. in just 2hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Brisbane to Cairns Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns Intl. (CNS) 

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Brisbane to Cairns today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Brisbane to Cairns Intl. start at just £111 and range up to £132.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Brisbane and Cairns
  • booking your flight during July, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Brisbane to Cairns flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Brisbane to Cairns Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

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 £111. 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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