Brisbane to Cairns BNE → CNS
Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS)
The cheapest return found recently is $251 with Virgin Australia, 10 Nov – 12 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $81 with Jetstar, 21 Nov, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $251 to $284.
Cheapest return found recently
$251
10 Nov – 12 Nov · Virgin Australia
Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS)
Leaves 6:10 a.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 4 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$251
10 Nov – 12 Nov · Virgin Australia
Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS)
Leaves 6:10 a.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 4 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$251 10 Nov – 12 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$175 14 Nov – 15 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $156 to $331.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 9 Nov to 22 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov – 12 Nov | $322 | Virgin Australia | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Nov – 12 Nov | $251 | Virgin Australia | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Nov – 15 Nov | $175 | Jetstar | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 24 Dec | $284 | Jetstar | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 24 Dec | $283 | Virgin Australia | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $175.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Virgin Australia, Jetstar.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $85 to $104.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$81
21 Nov · Jetstar
Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · 2 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$81
21 Nov · Jetstar
Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · 2 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$81 21 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$68 13 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $68 to $96.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates from 21 Nov to 9 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
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
7 fares on 7 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | $81 | Jetstar | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 30 Nov | $89 | Virgin Australia | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Dec | $142 | Virgin Australia | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 13 Jan 2027 | $68 | Jetstar | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Jan 2027 | $89 | Jetstar | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Feb 2027 | $103 | Virgin Australia | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 May 2027 | $104 | Jetstar | Brisbane Airport (BNE) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $68.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Virgin Australia.
Premium cabin fares from Brisbane to Cairns
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 10 Nov – 12 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Brisbane to Cairns?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 41% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $331 | $309 | +70% | 7 |
| 7–13 days | $309 | $231 | +59% | 15 |
| 60–89 days | $276 | $268 | +42% | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $195 | $195 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $96 | $94 | +22% | 12 |
| 7–13 days | $94 | $87 | +21% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $83 | $70 | +6% | 18 |
| 30–59 days | $78 | $74 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $94 | $68 | +21% | 24 |
| 90–179 days | $102 | $88 | +31% | 25 |
| 180+ days | $104 | $100 | +33% | 9 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Gold Coast → Cairns
71 km from Brisbane
$81
The same price as flying from Brisbane
26 Feb 2027 · OOL → CNS · nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 10 Nov – 12 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work