Question 1

How popular is this Brisbane to Cairns flight route?

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Flights from Brisbane to Cairns have been viewed 56 times in the past calendar month.

Question 2

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

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Airlines like Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly from Brisbane to Cairns in about 2h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Brisbane and Cairns are separated by a distance of 865 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Brisbane to Cairns round-trip?

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Our cheapest airline available from Brisbane to Cairns is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £75 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at £81. Users have found that Jetstar is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 4

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Brisbane to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Brisbane to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 6

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Brisbane to Cairns flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Cairns

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The most flights from BNE to CNS are scheduled on a Wednesday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

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While on average a flight from Brisbane to Cairns is generally £95, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £58. When looking at the most popular route, (Brisbane - Cairns), you can expect to pay £96 for that flight.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to Cairns?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Brisbane to Cairns consider choosing Jetstar (86%), American Airlines (79%) or United Airlines (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Brisbane to Cairns?

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Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 67%.

Question 13

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 43% by booking at least 31 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Brisbane to Cairns within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £133.

Question 14

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

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March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cairns from Brisbane. Prices for March average £119 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £53. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNE to CNS?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Brisbane to Cairns in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Question 16

What airports do I use to fly from Brisbane to Cairns?

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Booking a flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) is your only option if you wish to fly from Brisbane to Cairns. On a typical day, there are 42 flights from Brisbane to Cairns, all of which are around 2h 20m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

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Deals for Brisbane to Cairns flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Brisbane to Cairns?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cairns from Brisbane.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Brisbane to Cairns with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Cairns from Brisbane shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Brisbane to Cairns become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	£86
One-way from	£48
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£123
Good round-trip deal	£104 or less
Good one-way deal	£61 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest£75	Average£122	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest£81	Average£142	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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