Brisbane to Cairns flights

Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Brisbane to Cairns is โ‚ฌ63 with Jetstar (checked on 6 Nov 2026).

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Lowest observed
โ‚ฌ63Seen on 6 Nov 2026
Last checked
13 Nov 2026
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  • 18 Febโ‚ฌ73
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Lowest observed
โ‚ฌ63, departing 11 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)One-way fare ยท Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 40Check live prices for this route
Round trip
โ‚ฌ148, departing 7 Jan 2027, back 11 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 13 Nov 2026)
Non-stop, one way
โ‚ฌ63, departing 11 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
Airlines seen
Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Fastest observed flight time
2h 20m
Non-stop
Yes

Brisbane โ†’ CairnsThu 11 Feb 2027 ยท โ‚ฌ63Last checked: 6 Nov 2026

About this route

Explore the fares we observed from Brisbane to Cairns. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.

Route distance
1,390 km
Fastest observed flight time
2h 20m
Airlines seen
Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia

Route-level information; individual journeys vary.

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Non-stop airlines seen on this route

Fastest non-stop we saw: 2h 20m with Jetstar.

AirlineNon-stop days / priced daysFastest non-stop
Jetstar62 / 1982h 20m
Virgin Australia3 / 1982h 25m

Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.

Airport to city: straight-line distance

  • Brisbane International Airport (BNE) โ†’ Brisbane, city gazetteer reference point (-27.4709, 153.0235): โ‰ˆ 13 km.
  • Cairns International Airport (CNS) โ†’ Cairns, city gazetteer reference point (-16.9186, 145.7781): โ‰ˆ 5 km.

Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.

Lowest fare by departure month

Lowest fare by departure month
MonthLowest farePriced days
November 2026โ‚ฌ9217
December 2026โ‚ฌ1428
January 2027โ‚ฌ6413

Lowest fare by day of the week

Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Brisbane to Cairns: 13 Jan 2027, โ‚ฌ64 (checked 10 Nov 2026).

Lowest fare by day of the week
DayLowest farePriced days
Mondayโ‚ฌ696
Tuesdayโ‚ฌ695
Wednesdayโ‚ฌ647
Thursdayโ‚ฌ735
Fridayโ‚ฌ875
Saturdayโ‚ฌ736
Sundayโ‚ฌ696

One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.

Observed fares by departure date

Observed fares by departure date
DepartureFareSeen on
โ‚ฌ9210 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ10013 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ10013 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ10013 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ10013 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ1059 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ14610 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ11611 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ14212 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ13213 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ13213 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ13213 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ13213 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ13213 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ13213 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ13213 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ1217 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ895 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ805 Nov 2026
โ‚ฌ636 Nov 2026

One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.

Lowest fare by days before departure

Lowest fare from Brisbane to Cairns by days until departure (61 days or more): โ‚ฌ64 (checked 10 Nov 2026).

Lowest fare by days before departure
Days before departureLowest farePriced days
0 to 7 daysโ‚ฌ927
8 to 30 daysโ‚ฌ11610
31 to 60 daysโ‚ฌ6920
61 days or moreโ‚ฌ643

One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.

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Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline

Cheapest airline from Brisbane to Cairns: Jetstar, โ‚ฌ63 (checked 6 Nov 2026).

Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
AirlineLowest farePriced days
Jetstarโ‚ฌ63Feb 11, 202762
Virgin Australiaโ‚ฌ79Jan 1, 20273

One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.

Frequently asked

How much is a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

The lowest fare Routavio has observed is โ‚ฌ63, found on 6 Nov 2026.

Are there direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia.

Which airlines fly from Brisbane to Cairns?

Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia.

How long does the flight from Brisbane to Cairns take?

Across the 17 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 2h 23m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.

How many of the observed Brisbane to Cairns fares were non-stop?

17 of the 17 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Cairns?

Cheapest round trip: โ‚ฌ148, departing 7 Jan 2027, back 11 Jan 2027 (checked 13 Nov 2026).

How much is a non-stop flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: โ‚ฌ63, departing 11 Feb 2027 (checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Brisbane to Cairns?

For Brisbane to Cairns, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Jetstar (62), Virgin Australia (3). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.

Which day of the week is cheapest from Brisbane to Cairns?

Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Brisbane to Cairns: 13 Jan 2027, โ‚ฌ64 (checked 10 Nov 2026).

Which airline has the lowest fare from Brisbane to Cairns?

Cheapest airline from Brisbane to Cairns: Jetstar, โ‚ฌ63 (checked 6 Nov 2026).

How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide ยท Price and schedule freshness on Routavio

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Last checked 13 Nov 2026. Availability and fares must be confirmed when you search.
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