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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns from ₹ 7,290

BNE — CNS
3 Nov — 10 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Sat 14/1106:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 15/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 2/10₹ 13,909
Sat 31/1006:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 1/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 29/9₹ 14,101
Sat 5/1214:55 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Thu 10/1212:05 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 30/9₹ 14,676
Fri 13/1108:55 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Sun 15/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 1/10₹ 14,964
Thu 5/1106:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 8/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 1/10₹ 15,252
Sun 8/1106:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 15/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 30/9₹ 15,348
Sun 15/1106:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 22/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 1/10₹ 15,827
Sat 31/1006:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 2/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 1/10₹ 15,923
Fri 20/1108:55 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Sun 22/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 1/10₹ 16,595
Sun 29/1108:55 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Thu 3/1206:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 30/9₹ 16,787

Find flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns

Round-trip from

₹ 13,237

One-way from

₹ 7,290

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 18,417

Good one-way deal

₹ 8,235 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/1-20/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Brisbane to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (₹ 22,862 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 46,012 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Thu 22/10

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 7,290
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sun 25/10

06:40-09:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 8,345

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sat 2/1

06:40-09:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 8,345

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sun 28/2

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 8,345

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sun 14/2

20:40-23:05

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 8,537

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sat 10/10

06:10-08:40

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 9,209

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Sun 11/10

06:10-08:40

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 9,209

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 9/10

06:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 9,305

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 6/11

14:55-17:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 9,305

BrisbaneCairns

BNE Brisbane - CNS Cairns

BNECNS

Brisbane

Tue 5/1

06:40-09:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Wed 20/1

12:05-14:20

Nonstop2h 15m

₹ 13,237

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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 87 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 ₹ 12,950). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 22,446). 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 ₹ 14,964 and ₹ 24,173 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 13,237 on Jetstar (5 Jan–20 Jan).

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
479 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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
479 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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 and Virgin Australia fly from Brisbane to Cairns in about 2h 20m. 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 ₹ 16,530. You may be able to fly from Brisbane to Cairns for 3% 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 (100%) or Cathay Pacific (97%) 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 ₹ 12,950). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 22,446). 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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Top airline flying from Brisbane to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest₹ 16,530Average₹ 21,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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