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Last minute flights from Brisbane to Cairns

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Brisbane Cairns

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Thu., 21 Nov. BNE - CNS

Mon., 25 Nov. CNS - BNE

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$259 $226

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Mon., 30 Dec. BNE - CNS

$86 $81

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Tue., 19 Nov. BNE - CNS

Tue., 26 Nov. CNS - BNE

$173 $163

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Mon., 11 Nov. BNE - CNS

Wed., 13 Nov. CNS - BNE

$398 $374

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Sat., 30 Nov. BNE - CNS

Sun., 01 Dec. CNS - BNE

$339 $328

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Wed., 04 Dec. BNE - CNS

Wed., 11 Dec. CNS - BNE

$210 $200

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

40% Trains are 40% more expensive in Cairns than in Brisbane.

Brisbane $3.45

Cairns $5

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

10% The average meal is 10% more expensive in Cairns than in Brisbane.

Brisbane $22

Cairns $23.5

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

180% Taxis are 180% more expensive in Cairns than in Brisbane.

Brisbane $3.6

Cairns $10

Coffee Regular cappuccino

13% Coffee is 13% more expensive in Cairns than in Brisbane.

Brisbane $5.53

Cairns $6.25

Distance: 1390 kms

Brisbane airports

Brisbane Airport (BNE) How far from city centre: 1 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Brisbane to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Brisbane to Cairns?

The total flight time between Brisbane and Cairns is of around 02:23 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,395 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Brisbane to Cairns is $81. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Cairns expensive to visit compared to Brisbane?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 10.00 AUD, 178% more expensive than Brisbane, with a fare of 3.60 AUD, while train tickets costs 45% more in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 3.45 AUD in Brisbane. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 23.50 AUD in Cairns, 7% more than the 22.00 AUD in Brisbane. The price of the coffee is around 13% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.25 AUD , while in Brisbane the coffee costs 5.53 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Brisbane. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

Which airports have flights between Brisbane and Cairns?

The main airport route flying between Brisbane and Cairns is: Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns International Airport (CNS). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Virgin Australia. Jetstar. Tiger Airways Australia.