Brisbane → Cairns flights

Brisbane (BNE)→Cairns (CNS)
from$172

Last observed price · Last checked: 11 Aug 2026 · Price may change

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Last checked: 11 Aug 2026 · Price may change
$172
Wed 16 Sep 2026 → Tue 22 Sep 2026
Virgin AustraliaNon-stop6 nights
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Last checked: 11 Aug 2026 · Price may change
$172 lowest2h 30m fastest
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VAVirgin Australia06:10 · Non-stop$172
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Tickets found in the last 7 days

The lowest fares our queries caught, cheapest first.

VA$172Cheapest16 Sep 2026 → 22 Sep 2026Virgin Australia · Non-stop · 06:10Last checked: 11 Aug 2026 · Price may change6 nightsView ticket →JQ$43615 Aug 2026 → 16 Aug 2026JQ · Non-stop · 06:00Last checked: 11 Aug 2026 · Price may change1 nightView ticket →

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Observed priceLowest monthno price observedLast checked: 11 Aug 2026
Brisbane → CairnsWed 16 Sep 2026 · $172
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Route facts

Direct flights
Non-stop
BNE - CNS, 2h 30m
Airlines seen
2
JQ, Virgin Australia
Cheapest month
September 2026
$172
Typical duration
2h 30m

Frequently asked

Are there direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns?+

Yes. We have seen non-stop flights on this route, flown by DJ, JQ, Qantas.

How much is a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?+

The lowest fare we have observed is $172, found on 11 Aug 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.

Which airlines fly from Brisbane to Cairns?+

These are the carriers we have seen on the route: JQ, Virgin Australia.

When is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Cairns?+

In our observations September 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at $172.

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Last checked: 11 Aug 2026