CA $86 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 $86 for one-way flights and CA $191 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Sat., May 10 - Sun., May 11
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
CA $191 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
CA $191
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., May 10 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun., May 11, priced at CA $191 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Wed., Jun. 25 - Thu., Jun. 26
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
CA $198 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $198
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., Jun. 25 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu., Jun. 26, priced at CA $198 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Tue., Sep. 2 - Sat., Sep. 6
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
CA $207 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
CA $207
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue., Sep. 2 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sat., Sep. 6, priced at CA $207 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Wed., Jun. 25 - Thu., Jun. 26
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
CA $215 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $215
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., Jun. 25 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu., Jun. 26, priced at CA $215 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Wed., Jul. 9 - Thu., Jul. 10
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
CA $216 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
CA $216
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., Jul. 9 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu., Jul. 10, priced at CA $216 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Wed., Jul. 9 - Thu., Jul. 10
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
CA $233 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
CA $233
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., Jul. 9 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Thu., Jul. 10, priced at CA $233 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Mon., Jun. 30 - Tue., Jul. 1
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
CA $234 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $234
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon., Jun. 30 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue., Jul. 1, priced at CA $234 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Tue., Aug. 12 - Wed., Aug. 20
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
CA $235 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
CA $235
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue., Aug. 12 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed., Aug. 20, priced at CA $235 found 4 days ago
Virgin Australia
Tue., Aug. 12 - Wed., Aug. 20
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
CA $246 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
CA $246
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue., Aug. 12 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed., Aug. 20, priced at CA $246 found 4 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sat., Jun. 21 - Wed., Jun. 25
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
CA $383 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
CA $383
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat., Jun. 21 from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Wed., Jun. 25, priced at CA $383 found 5 hours ago
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 $190
Distance
1384 km

Brisbane to Cairns Flights

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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 $191. 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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