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Mon, 05 May BNE - CNS
54$ 51$
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Thu, 10 Apr BNE - CNS
90$ 82$
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Wed, 12 Mar BNE - CNS
99$ 93$
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Sun, 16 Mar BNE - CNS
101$ 94$
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Thu, 27 Mar BNE - CNS
101$ 94$
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Mon, 21 Apr BNE - CNS
103$ 96$
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Currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
893% Trains are 893% more expensive in Cairns than in Brisbane.
Brisbane 0.56$
Cairns 5.56$
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
0% A meal in Cairns costs roughly the same as in Brisbane.
Brisbane 24.48$
Cairns 24.48$
Exchange rate
1 NZD = 0.9 AUD
1 AUD = 1.12 NZD
Last checked on 19 February 2025
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 51$. 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 $ 11.13 NZD, 186% more expensive than Brisbane, with a fare of $ 3.89 NZD, while train tickets cost 893% more at Cairns: $ 5.56 NZD versus $ 0.56 NZD at Brisbane. Contrasting the price of a meal, they round 24.48 NZD in both Cairns and Brisbane. The price of the coffee is around 8% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.68 NZD , while in Brisbane the coffee costs 6.18 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: Virgin Australia. Jetstar.

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