Flights from Brisbane Airport BNE to Cairns Airport CNS
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You have a choice of 21 airline companies when flying from Brisbane International to Cairns. The journey time flying from Brisbane International to Cairns Australia is around 2 Hours 27 Minutes. With the distance covered being 1,392 Km (865 Miles). The airport code for Brisbane International is BNE and for Cairns it is CNS.
The cost of ticket prices to Cairns Australia can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. Cairns Australia flights may be normally booked months in advance and this may be the best option if you intend to get the best prices from Brisbane International. Flights to Cairns Australia normally increase in price the nearer the journey date, so it is worth trying to book your tickets in advance if you can.
Travellers planning to fly from Brisbane International Airport to Cairns Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Brisbane International Airport.
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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Brisbane International (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) and the relevant airlines that fly.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Cathay Pacific | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 06:00 | 22:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air New Zealand | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 06:00 | 22:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Emirates | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 06:00 | 22:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Etihad Airways | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 06:10 | 23:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Virgin Australia | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 06:10 | 20:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Singapore Airlines | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 06:10 | 23:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Qantas | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 06:00 | 21:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Jetstar | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 06:00 | 19:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| QantasLink | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 06:00 | 20:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Qatar Airways | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 06:10 | 23:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| China Southern Airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 09:40 | 11:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Alliance Airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 06:30 | 20:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| United Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:35 | 14:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| China Eastern Airlines | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:40 | 19:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| American Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:40 | 09:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air Canada | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:35 | 11:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Texel Air | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 04:05 | 04:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Team Global Express | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 04:05 | 04:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Skytrans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:00 | 14:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| National Jet Express | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:00 | 13:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Toll Aviation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02:00 | 02:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Cathay Pacific offer the most direct flights from Brisbane International to Cairns with an average of 37 flights a week. The earliest flights are operated at 06:00 and the latest flights operated at 22:45 and the most common flight numbers are CX9077, CX9078, CX9092 and CX9096
Contact Cathay Pacific at cathaypacific.com to booking a flight or find up to date information on the flight times.
Below you can see the times of all flights. These flight times do vary so we recommend you look on the appropriate airline website for accurate information for the dates you are departing.
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| Monday | 02:00
06:10
06:30
08:35
08:50
09:40
11:30
11:35
13:55
14:15
14:55
15:40
20:25
20:50
23:15
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| Tuesday | 04:05
06:00
08:35
08:50
09:40
11:00
11:30
11:35
14:15
14:55
15:40
19:00
20:25
20:50
23:15
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| Wednesday | 04:05
06:00
08:20
08:35
08:50
09:40
11:30
11:35
12:00
14:15
14:55
15:40
17:40
20:25
20:50
23:15
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| Thursday | 04:05
06:05
06:10
06:30
08:35
08:50
09:40
11:30
11:35
12:30
14:00
14:15
14:55
15:40
17:35
19:00
20:25
20:50
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| Friday | 04:05
06:00
06:10
08:20
08:35
08:50
09:40
11:30
11:35
12:30
14:15
14:55
17:35
17:40
20:25
20:50
23:15
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| Saturday | 06:00
06:10
08:35
08:50
09:40
11:00
13:30
14:15
14:55
15:40
19:00
20:25
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| Sunday | 08:35
08:50
09:40
11:30
11:35
14:15
14:55
15:40
17:35
17:40
19:00
19:55
20:00
20:25
20:50
21:20
22:45
23:15
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Instead of flying directly from Brisbane International and arrive at Cairns, you may arrive Cairns by another airport. Please see chart below for a list of these.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast to Cairns | 0 | 1,319 km (820 miles) | 2 Hours 22 Minutes |
| Gold Coast to Cairns | 0 | 1,486 km (923 miles) | 2 Hours 34 Minutes |
Don’t forget that flight regulations are getting tight so we recommend you leave plenty of time to get through customs at Brisbane International.
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Flight Price FAQ - Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)
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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Brisbane BNE to Cairns CNS?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Brisbane BNE to Cairns CNS is £51.76 ($63 €61.08)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Brisbane BNE to Cairns CNS?
The cheapest direct return flight from Brisbane BNE to Cairns CNS is £103.53 ($126 €122.15)
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Who flies from Brisbane to Cairns?
The following airlines fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS): Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alliance Airlines, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, National Jet Express, Qantas, QantasLink, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skytrans, Team Global Express, Texel Air, Toll Aviation, United Airlines, Virgin Australia.
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How far is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?
The flight from Brisbane to Cairns is 1,392KM or 865 miles.
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How long does the flight from Brisbane to Cairns to take?
The flight from Brisbane to Cairns takes 2 Hours 27 Minutes.
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