CA $98 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 CA $98 for one-way flights and CA $195 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Flight from Brisbane to Cairns (BNE - CNS) route information
Origin airport
Brisbane
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Roundtrip price
CA $194
Distance
1384 km
Average flight time
2 hours 24 mins

Brisbane to Cairns Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Brisbane to Cairns 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Cairns from Brisbane whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Regional Express, Fiji Airways, Etihad Airways, Qantas, Emirates, China Southern Airlines, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines nonstop flights to Cairns Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Brisbane to Cairns today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Brisbane, BNE to Cairns Intl., CNS 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Brisbane to Cairns—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Cairns from Brisbane currently is just CA $195 rising to CA $234.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in November when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Cairns  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Cairns from Brisbane 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Cairns with Expedia today.

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 CA $195. 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 canceled 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 kilometers 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 travelers 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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