Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Brisbane.

How long is a direct flight from Cairns?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 3h 27m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (2h 05m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (4h 50m).

What is the best time of year to fly direct from Cairns?

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, March offers travelers the most options.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Thu 26/206:00

CNS

BNE

Nonstop2h 15m

Jetstar

Sat 28/207:05

BNE

CNS

Nonstop2h 15m

Jetstar

Deal found 1/2£87

Wed 18/314:25

CNS

BNE

Nonstop2h 15m

Jetstar

Wed 25/308:55

BNE

CNS

Nonstop2h 25m

Jetstar

Deal found 31/1£93

Thu 19/306:00

CNS

BNE

Nonstop2h 15m

Jetstar

Thu 26/307:05

BNE

CNS

Nonstop2h 15m

Jetstar

Deal found 2/2£93

Sun 1/306:00

CNS

BNE

Nonstop2h 15m

Jetstar

Sun 8/308:55

BNE

CNS

Nonstop2h 25m

Jetstar

Deal found 31/1£106

Sun 1/306:40

CNS

SYD

Nonstop3h 00m

Jetstar

Sun 8/306:20

SYD

CNS

Nonstop3h 00m

Jetstar

Deal found 1/2£115

Tue 17/206:00

CNS

BNE

Nonstop2h 15m

Jetstar

Thu 19/207:05

BNE

CNS

Nonstop2h 15m

Jetstar

Deal found 1/2£118

Mon 2/318:05

CNS

SYD

Nonstop3h 00m

Jetstar

Tue 3/311:45

SYD

CNS

Nonstop3h 05m

Jetstar

Deal found 1/2£119

Tue 3/311:40

CNS

BNE

Nonstop2h 20m

Virgin Australia

Sat 7/308:35

BNE

CNS

Nonstop2h 25m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 1/2£123

Tue 3/306:40

CNS

SYD

Nonstop3h 00m

Jetstar

Thu 5/315:25

SYD

CNS

Nonstop3h 05m

Jetstar

Deal found 2/2£126

Tue 26/519:10

CNS

SYD

Nonstop2h 55m

Jetstar

Fri 29/515:15

SYD

CNS

Nonstop3h 10m

Jetstar

Deal found 1/2£139

Sun 15/206:00

CNS

BNE

Nonstop2h 15m

Jetstar

Tue 17/315:00

BNE

CNS

Nonstop2h 15m

Jetstar

Deal found 31/1£141

Sat 14/318:05

CNS

SYD

Nonstop3h 00m

Jetstar

Sun 22/306:20

SYD

CNS

Nonstop3h 00m

Jetstar

Deal found 1/2£143

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Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 10/3

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 21/3

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

£87

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 26/2

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 28/2

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

£87

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 6/5

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 13/5

08:45-11:15

Nonstop2h 30m

£93

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 18/3

14:25-16:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 25/3

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

£93

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 19/3

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 26/3

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

£93

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 1/3

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 8/3

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

£106

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 6/3

14:25-16:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 8/3

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

£106

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 3/3

09:05-13:00

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

£115

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 2/3

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

£115

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 1/3

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

£115

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Related info for your journey

Where can you fly direct from Cairns?
Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Brisbane.
How long is a direct flight from Cairns?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 3h 27m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (2h 05m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (4h 50m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct from Cairns?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, May is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, March offers travelers the most options.

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