⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Brisbane to Cairns flights

Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS): 865 miles (1,392 km) great-circle, about 2h 15m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $206 round-trip on Jetstar, nonstop, departing April 30, 2026.

JQJetstarJQ928
Depart
BNE
Brisbane, Australia
06:00
2026-04-30
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Arrive
CNS
Cairns, Australia
Returns 06:00
2026-05-03
Stops
non-stop
Distance
865 mi
Est. nonstop time
2h 15m
Trip type
Round-trip
$206
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Brisbane to Cairns fare fly?

$206 round-trip, Jetstar JQ928, departing 2026-04-30 at 06:00, returning 2026-05-03. The recorded itinerary left on a Thursday, returning on a Sunday 3 nights later; the fare was observed 5 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Brisbane from Cairns?

  • Distance: 865 miles (1,392 km) great-circle, heading northwest.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 2h 15m.
  • Departure airport: Brisbane International Airport (BNE), Brisbane, Australia, UTC+10 on April 30, 2026.
  • Arrival: Cairns International Airport (CNS), Australia, UTC+10 on April 30, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within Australia.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 10 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Jetstar JQ928, non-stop, round-trip, 3 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Brisbane to Cairns fare compare with other routes from BNE?

At $206, it ranked 3rd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from BNE (median $1,038). That is 23.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the BNE median of 18.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from BNE of similar length: Melbourne (858 mi) at $159 and Sydney (468 mi) at $145.

Jetstar had the cheapest fare on 14 of 30 BNE routes. It is the 28th longest of the 30 routes we track from BNE.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Cairns?

Of 3 departure airports with a fare to Cairns, Brisbane (BNE) ranked 1st at $206. Lowest: $206 from Brisbane (BNE); highest: $538 from Perth (PER); 2 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Jetstar (1), Qantas (1) and Virgin Australia (1).

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Australia/Brisbane, Australia/Brisbane; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Brisbane to Cairns flight questions

How far is Brisbane from Cairns by plane?

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Brisbane is about 865 miles (1,392 km) from Cairns on a great-circle line from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) to Cairns International Airport (CNS), heading northwest. It is the 28th longest of the 30 routes we track from BNE. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

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About 2h 15m nonstop by our estimate for 865 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Jetstar fare was nonstop. 3 airports in our feed had a fare to Cairns; this one ranked 1st, and 2 of the 3 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Cairns?

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On April 30, 2026, Brisbane was on UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) and Cairns on UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Brisbane was 12:00 in Cairns. Neither Australia/Brisbane nor Australia/Brisbane shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $206 per person round-trip on Jetstar flight JQ928, departing April 30, 2026, returning May 3, 2026, nonstop. At $206, it ranked 3rd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from BNE (median $1,038). That is 23.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the BNE median of 18.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Jetstar flight, JQ928, on April 30, 2026. Into Cairns, 2 of the 3 recorded fares were nonstop. From BNE, 7 of 30 were. Routes from BNE of similar length: Melbourne (858 mi) at $159 and Sydney (468 mi) at $145.

Which airports serve flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

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It departs Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia, and arrives at Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia. A domestic Australia flight. Jetstar had the cheapest fare on 14 of 30 BNE routes. Cairns International Airport (CNS) sits at 10 ft above sea level.

Where else near Cairns can you fly from Brisbane?

Ayers Rock (AYQ) $320Sydney (SYD) $145Melbourne (MEL) $159Bali (DPS) $418Auckland (AKL) $354Apia (APW) $578All flights from Brisbane →

Other cities with flights to Cairns

From Sydney (SYD) $276From Perth (PER) $538

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