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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns from ₹ 6,424

BNE — CNS
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Tue 20/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 21/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 1/9₹ 12,753
Sat 17/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 19/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 5/9₹ 12,847
Sat 17/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 18/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 2/9₹ 13,414
Tue 13/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 20/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 3/9₹ 14,076
Wed 14/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 19/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 1/9₹ 14,170
Thu 8/1018:35 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Thu 15/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 1/9₹ 14,548
Mon 19/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 27/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 4/9₹ 15,115
Sat 24/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Tue 27/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 3/9₹ 15,209
Thu 29/1006:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 2/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 31/8₹ 16,154
Thu 15/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 22/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 31/8₹ 16,815
Fri 6/1114:55 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 9/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 4/9₹ 16,910
Thu 8/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 12/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 4/9₹ 17,287

Find flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns

Round-trip from

₹ 12,753

One-way from

₹ 6,424

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 20,027

Good one-way deal

₹ 8,110 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/10-21/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (₹ 21,509 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 46,129 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Tue 12/1

11:35-14:00

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 6,518

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 2/12

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 7,368
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sun 22/11

18:55-21:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 7,368

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 28/10

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 7,368

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 16/11

20:40-23:05

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 7,841

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 9/10

06:10-08:40

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 8,596

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 14/9

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 9,352

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 6/11

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 9,447

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 5/10

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 9,541

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Thu 24/9

06:10-08:40

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 9,825

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Brisbane with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Brisbane to Cairns

How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Brisbane to Cairns, you should look to book at least 31 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of ₹ 13,036). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 21,822). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNE to CNS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Brisbane to Cairns as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Brisbane to Cairns flights typically cost between ₹ 15,681 and ₹ 24,750 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 12,753 on Jetstar (20 Oct–21 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Brisbane to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Brisbane to Cairns flight route?

    Flights from Brisbane to Cairns have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

    Airlines like Jetstar fly from Brisbane to Cairns in about 2h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Brisbane and Cairns is about 1392 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Brisbane to Cairns round-trip?

    Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at ₹ 16,279. You may be able to fly from Brisbane to Cairns for 1% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to Cairns?

    Consider Fiji Airways (100%), China Eastern (95%) or Cathay Pacific (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Brisbane to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of ₹ 13,036). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 21,822). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest₹ 16,279Average₹ 20,777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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