Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns from $129 BNE → CNS

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $144 to $331.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

56 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $165.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $68 to $103.

At $129, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

8 fares on 8 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $82.

Return

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

The cheapest return found recently is $218 with Virgin Australia, 10 Dec to 12 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $165 with Jetstar, 7 Jan 2027 to 11 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $168 to $218.

How much is a one-way flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $129 with Jetstar, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $82 with Jetstar, 7 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $93 to $136.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Cairns?

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $165, 7 Jan 2027 to 11 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $82, 7 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $218 with Virgin Australia, 10 Dec to 12 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $129 with Jetstar, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 21 Nov, takes 2 h 20 min from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

Between 26 Nov and 9 Jan 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 2. Between 14 Nov and 9 Jan 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 8 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 3.