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Cheapest Airline Jetstar Airways

The cheapest airline(s) flying from Brisbane to Cairns is Jetstar Airways.

  • Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways
  • Qantas Qantas
Cheapest Month June

Travel Period: June 2024 - May 2025

The cheapest month(s) to fly from Brisbane to Cairns is June.

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Cheapest Day of the Week Saturday

The cheapest day(s) of the week to fly from Brisbane to Cairns is Saturday.

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Cheapest Time 2pm

The cheapest time of the day to fly from Brisbane to Cairns is in the afternoon.

Early Morning 12:01am - 06:00am
Morning 6:01am - 12:00pm
Afternoon 12:01pm - 6:00pm
Evening 6:01pm to 12:00am
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Flight Schedules

Last Updated: Thu, 2 May, 2024

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  • 10:40 - 13:10
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  • 10:40 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
  • 13:10 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • virgin australia (VA 781)Boeing 737 800
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  • 11:30 - 13:55
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  • 11:30 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
  • 13:55 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 710)Boeing 737 800
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  • 11:30 - 13:55
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  • 11:30 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
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  • Qantas (QF 1882)Embraer Emb E90
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  • 13:40 - 16:10
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  • 13:40 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
  • 16:10 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • virgin australia (VA 785)Boeing 737 700
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  • 13:40 - 16:10
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  • 13:40 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
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  • virgin australia (VA 785)Boeing 737 800
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  • 15:25 - 17:50
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  • 15:25 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
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  • Qantas (QF 712)Boeing 737 800
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  • 15:25 - 17:50
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  • 15:25 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
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  • 17:25 - 19:50
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  • 17:25 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
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  • 19:15 - 21:35
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  • 19:15 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
  • 21:35 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Jetstar Airways (JQ 934)Airbus
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  • 20:10 - 22:35
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  • 20:10 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
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  • Qantas (QF 718)Boeing 737 800
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  • 20:50 - 23:20
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  • 20:50 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
  • 23:20 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • virgin australia (VA 799)Boeing 737 800
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  • 06:00 - 08:20
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  • Jetstar Airways (JQ 928)Airbus
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  • 06:05 - 08:30
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  • 06:05 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
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  • Qantas (QF 1880)Embraer Emb E90
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  • 06:05 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
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  • Qantas (QF 706)Boeing 737 800
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  • 06:10 - 08:40
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  • 06:10 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
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  • virgin australia (VA 771)Boeing 737 Max 8 Passenger
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  • virgin australia (VA 775)Boeing 737 700
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  • Qantas (QF 708)Boeing 737 800
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Connecting Flights

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    12:40 - 15:55
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  • 10:05 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
    12:40 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
  • 11:40 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    15:55 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • virgin australia (VA 938)Boeing 737 800
    virgin australia (VA 1419)Boeing 737 800
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    14:55 (TSV)Townsville Airport
  • 14:05 (TSV)Townsville Airport
    15:50 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 1864)Embraer Emb E90
    Qantas (QF 2350)Dehavilland Dash 8 400
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  • Qantas (QF 754)Boeing 737 800
    Qantas (QF 2352)Dehavilland Dash 8 400
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  • 08:10 (TSV)Townsville Airport
    10:15 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 1860)Embraer Emb E90
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    12:30 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Jetstar Airways (JQ 904)Airbus
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What’s the fastest flight time from Brisbane to Cairns?

The fastest flight time for direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns is 2 hours 20 minutes. Check latest flight schedules & prices on Wego.

What’s the most popular airline flying from Brisbane to Cairns?

The most popular airline flying from Brisbane to Cairns is Qantas. Find the latest flight deals on Wego.

How far is Cairns from Brisbane?

The flight distance between Brisbane and Cairns is 1390km. Check all available flights on Wego.

When is the earliest and latest flight of the day?

The earliest flight of the day departs at 06:00. The last flight of the day departs at 10:05. See the full list of flight times on Wego.

How many airlines offer direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns?

There are 3 airlines that offer direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns. Find out the list of airlines on Wego.