NZ$115 Cheap Flights Brisbane to Cairns (BNE-CNS)

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Cheap Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Sun., 1 Jun. - Mon., 2 Jun.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
NZ$211 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$211
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun., 1 Jun. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon., 2 Jun., priced at NZ$211 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Sun., 25 May - Mon., 26 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
NZ$221 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$221
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun., 25 May from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon., 26 May, priced at NZ$221 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Sun., 4 May - Sun., 11 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
NZ$233 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$233
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun., 4 May from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Sun., 11 May, priced at NZ$233 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Sun., 1 Jun. - Mon., 2 Jun.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
NZ$243 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$243
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun., 1 Jun. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon., 2 Jun., priced at NZ$243 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Sun., 25 May - Mon., 26 May
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
NZ$253 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$253
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun., 25 May from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon., 26 May, priced at NZ$253 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Sun., 1 Jun. - Mon., 2 Jun.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
NZ$264 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$264
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun., 1 Jun. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon., 2 Jun., priced at NZ$264 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Sun., 1 Jun. - Mon., 2 Jun.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
NZ$275 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$275
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun., 1 Jun. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon., 2 Jun., priced at NZ$275 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Mon., 4 Aug. - Tue., 19 Aug.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
NZ$276 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$276
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon., 4 Aug. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue., 19 Aug., priced at NZ$276 found 4 days ago
Virgin Australia
Sat., 7 Jun. - Tue., 10 Jun.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
NZ$342 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$342
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat., 7 Jun. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Tue., 10 Jun., priced at NZ$342 found 3 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Thu., 5 Jun. - Mon., 9 Jun.
BNE
Brisbane
CNS
Cairns
NZ$463 Return, found 2 hours ago
NZ$463
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu., 5 Jun. from Brisbane to Cairns, returning Mon., 9 Jun., priced at NZ$463 found 2 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from BNE to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
Round-trip journeys from BNE to Cairns Airport start from NZ$211. This is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — make your booking ASAP so you don’t miss out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to CNS?
Most flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee depends on your airline. If you do have to cancel your escape, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for Brisbane Airport to CNS flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from BNE to CNS?
A flight distance of just 1 400 kilometres separates Brisbane and Cairns. Once you’re up in the air, you won’t have time to do much more than read the in-flight magazine.
Which airlines fly direct from BNE to CNS?
Many savvy travellers choose to fly with Virgin Australia (VA) from BNE to Cairns Airport. It offers 147 flights a month, so you can pick a flight time that works for you. Qantas (QF) is also worth checking out. It offers 143 flights each month. Between these two airlines, you’ll be able to find a good deal from Brisbane to Cairns.
Are Brisbane Airport (BNE) to CNS flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes find a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to CNS cropping up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you’d rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines release prices so far in advance.
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