Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Cheapest flight
$300
Average price of a round trip
$620
Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
2h28
A flight from Brisbane to Cairns takes on average 2h28.
Best time
December
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cairns is December.
Tips for finding cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Check out our tips for booking your flights to Cairns (Australia) from Brisbane (Australia) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is January, with an average ticket price of $152 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of August, September and January.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 18 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Virgin Australia. A ticket from the company Virgin Australia to Cairns costs on average $543.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.
Price of flight tickets from Brisbane to Cairns
Here is some information with useful tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $300 to $790
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $620
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
info departure city :
Brisbane, Australia
airport :
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
local time :
Brisbane is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Brisbane, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 23°C.
The city of Brisbane has 1 airport(s): Brisbane
destination info :
Cairns, Australia
airport :
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
local time :
Cairns is in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Cairns, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 20°C, with a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 26°C.
The city of Cairns has 1 airport(s): Cairns
Useful info about Cairns
What is quietest tourist period to go to Cairns?
If you want to visit Cairns during the quietest tourist period, choose the month of December.
What is the most popular time to travel to Cairns?
In Cairns, the busiest tourist month is August. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Brisbane to Cairns?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 18 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 3 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Brisbane to Cairns is Friday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Brisbane and Cairns?
When you leave, you can leave from Brisbane, and you will arrive at Cairns.
How to reach Brisbane airport from the city centre?
This information is currently not available.
Are there other means of transport to go from Brisbane to Cairns?
Flight is the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Brisbane and Cairns?
In summer, the average temperature is 21°C in Cairns and 16°C in Brisbane. The average rainfall in summer is 31 mm in Cairns and 50 mm in Brisbane. In summer, it is warmer in Cairns and it rains less in Cairns. In winter, it is colder in Cairns and it rains more in Cairns.
