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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
895%Trains are 895% more expensive in Cairns than in Brisbane.
Brisbane$0.55
Cairns$5.47
MealMid-priced restaurant
20%A meal in Cairns is 20% cheaper than a meal in Brisbane.
Brisbane$27.34
Cairns$21.87
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
186%Taxis are 186% more expensive in Cairns than in Brisbane.
Brisbane$3.83
Cairns$10.94
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
0%A coffee in Cairns costs roughly the same as in Brisbane.
Brisbane$6.14
Cairns$6.20
Exchange rate
1 NZD = 0.92 AUD
1 AUD = 1.1 NZD
Last checked on Sun, 23/03
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

Is it safe to travel from Brisbane to Cairns during the Covid-19 situation?
At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that Australia may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!
For flights from Brisbane to Cairns, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Brisbane to Cairns is 89$. At eDreams 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 more expensive than Brisbane to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cairns costs about $ 10.94 NZD, 186% more expensive than Brisbane, with a fare of $ 3.83 NZD,

while train tickets cost 895% more at Cairns: $ 5.47 NZD versus $ 0.55 NZD at Brisbane.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 21.87 NZD euros in Cairns, 20% less than the 27.34 NZD euros in Brisbane.

The price of the coffee is around 1% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.20 NZD , while in Brisbane the coffee costs 6.14 NZD.

How long does the flight from Brisbane to Cairns take?
Flight length from Brisbane to Cairns is around 02:23 hours on average, at an average distance of 1,395 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Brisbane and Cairns?

The main route from Brisbane to Cairns is: Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns International Airport (CNS). The following airlines fly this route:

Jetstar.

Virgin Australia.

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