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 โฌ63 with Jetstar (checked on 6 Nov 2026).
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Last seen for 1 traveller on 6 Nov 2026. Check today's price.
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One-way fare
- 18 Febโฌ73
- Lowest observed
- โฌ63, 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
- โฌ148, departing 7 Jan 2027, back 11 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 13 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- โฌ63, departing 11 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia
- Fastest observed flight time
- 2h 20m
- Non-stop
- Yes
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.
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| Jetstar | 62 / 198 | 2h 20m |
| Virgin Australia | 3 / 198 | 2h 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 13 km.
- Cairns International Airport (CNS) โ Cairns, city gazetteer reference point (-16.9186, 145.7781): โ 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
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | โฌ92 | 17 |
| December 2026 | โฌ142 | 8 |
| January 2027 | โฌ64 | 13 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Brisbane to Cairns: 13 Jan 2027, โฌ64 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | โฌ69 | 6 |
| Tuesday | โฌ69 | 5 |
| Wednesday | โฌ64 | 7 |
| Thursday | โฌ73 | 5 |
| Friday | โฌ87 | 5 |
| Saturday | โฌ73 | 6 |
| Sunday | โฌ69 | 6 |
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
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| โฌ92 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ100 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ100 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ100 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ100 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ105 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ146 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ116 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ142 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ132 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ132 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ132 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ132 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ132 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ132 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ132 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ121 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ89 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ80 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| โฌ63 | 6 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): โฌ64 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | โฌ92 | 7 |
| 8 to 30 days | โฌ116 | 10 |
| 31 to 60 days | โฌ69 | 20 |
| 61 days or more | โฌ64 | 3 |
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.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Brisbane to Cairns: Jetstar, โฌ63 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Jetstar | โฌ63Feb 11, 2027 | 62 |
| Virgin Australia | โฌ79Jan 1, 2027 | 3 |
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 โฌ63, 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: โฌ148, 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: โฌ63, 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, โฌ64 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Brisbane to Cairns?
Cheapest airline from Brisbane to Cairns: Jetstar, โฌ63 (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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