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Flights from Brisbane to Cairns – Direct & connecting routes

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BNE to CNS flights and routes map BNE to CNS – All flight route options from Brisbane International, Australia to Cairns International, Australia. These flights are operated by 4 different airlines. Fly non-stop or choose from 2 different connecting flights. The shortest flight time is 2 hours and 20 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.

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Australia BNE Brisbane Brisbane, QL, Australia
Australia CNS Cairns , QL, Australia
BNE
Brisbane
AustraliaBrisbane, QL, Australia
Cairns
AustraliaCairns, QL, Australia
CNS
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Non-stop route options:

Duration

Jetstar
Non-stop with Jetstar. 3 flights per day.

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2h 20m

Jetstar
Non-stop with Jetstar.
2h 20m
3 flights per day.
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Qantas
Non-stop with Qantas. 6-8 flights per day.

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2h 30m

Qantas
Non-stop with Qantas.
2h 30m
6-8 flights per day.
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Virgin Australia
Non-stop with Virgin Australia. 5-6 flights per day.

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2h 30m

Virgin Australia
Non-stop with Virgin Australia.
2h 30m
5-6 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with the same airline:

Duration

Via Townsville TSV
1 stop with Qantas. 2-4 flights per day.

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4h 35m

Via Townsville TSV
1 stop with Qantas.
4h 35m
2-4 flights per day.
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Via Mackay MKY
1 stop with Qantas. 0-2 flights per day.

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4h 45m

Via Mackay MKY
1 stop with Qantas.
4h 45m
0-2 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with codeshare or different airlines:

Duration

Via Townsville TSV With Emirates & Qantas 2-4 flights per day.
CODESHARE

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4h 35m

Via Townsville TSV
4h 35m
With Emirates & Qantas 2-4 flights per day.
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Brisbane to Cairns flights

With over 129 flights every week and 5 different airlines you have a wide range of options. You can fly non-stop to Cairns (CNS) from Brisbane (BNE) with Jetstar, Qantas or Virgin Australia or choose a connecting flight via Townsville (TSV) or Mackay (MKY) if it suits you better.

Brisbane to Cairns with Jetstar

You can fly non-stop every weekday with flights departing between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm.

With Qantas

You can fly non-stop every weekday with flights departing from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. You can also take a connecting flight via Townsville or Mackay. Qantas is a member of the air alliance OneWorld.

Distance & flight times: Brisbane International to Cairns International

The shortest flight time between BNE and CNS is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeDistance
Direct2h 20m-870 miles (1400 km)
TSV Townsville4h 35m2h 20m873 miles (1405 km)
MKY Mackay4h 45m45m872 miles (1403 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and may vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather, and time of day.BNE-CNS flight routesBrisbane to Cairns flight routes illustrated on a map.
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You can fly non-stop from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) with Jetstar, Qantas or Virgin Australia. The flight takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. If you travel with a connecting flight instead, for example via Townsville, the total flight time will be 4 hours and 35 minutes.

If you're interested in direct flights, Jetstar, Qantas or Virgin Australia is available. For flights with stopovers, Qantas is also an option.

The flight time between Brisbane (BNE) and Cairns International (CNS) is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 873 miles (or 1405 kilometers).

Yes, you can fly non-stop to CNS from BNE with Jetstar, Qantas or Virgin Australia.

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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