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Direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns

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BNE - CNS route map All flights from BNE to CNS non-stop. There are direct flights from Brisbane International (BNE), Australia to Cairns International (CNS), Australia with Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. 101 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 06:00 to 20:50 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 870 miles (1400 km). Flight time ranges from 2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes.

BNE
Brisbane
AustraliaBrisbane , Australia
CNS
Cairns
AustraliaCairns , Australia
BNE
Brisbane
AustraliaBrisbane , Australia
Cairns
AustraliaCairns , Australia
CNS
Flight time 2h 15min to 2h 30min
Updated Jun 29, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Qantas oneworld

Departure times vary between 06:10 and 20:15 • From Terminal D
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41 flights/week
41 flights/week

Virgin Australia

Departure times vary between 06:10 and 20:50 • From Terminal D
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39 flights/week
39 flights/week

Jetstar Low-cost carrier

Departure times vary between 06:00 and 18:40 • From Terminal D
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21 flights/week
21 flights/week
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Flight schedule from Brisbane to Cairns with Qantas

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Qantas. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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Jul 27
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QF706
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QF1562
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QF708
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QF1990
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QF1566
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QF710
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15:40
QF1888
17:00
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QF1890
20:15
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20:15

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Flight schedule from Brisbane to Cairns with Virgin Australia

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Virgin Australia. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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Jul 27
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VA771
06:10
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VA775
08:40
08:40
08:40
08:40
08:40
08:40
08:40
VA781
10:40
10:40
10:40
10:40
10:40
10:40
10:40
VA785
13:40
13:40
13:40
13:40
13:40
13:40
13:40
VA799
20:50
20:50
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20:50
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20:50

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Flight schedule from Brisbane to Cairns with Jetstar

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Jetstar. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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JQ928
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JQ930
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JQ936
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18:35
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Brisbane to Cairns scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between BNE and CNS.

Saturday
Sat
Jul 25
11 flights(11)
Sunday
Sun
Jul 26
13 flights(13)
Monday
Mon
Jul 27
14 flights(14)
Tuesday
Tue
Jul 28
13 flights(13)
Wednesday
Wed
Jul 29
13 flights(13)
Thursday
Thu
Jul 30
14 flights(14)
Friday
Fri
Jul 31
14 flights(14)
Time
Airline
Flight
06:00
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ928
06:10
Qantas Qantas
QF706
06:10
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA771
08:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1882
08:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA775
08:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ930
10:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA781
12:30
Qantas Qantas
QF708
13:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA785
14:25
Qantas Qantas
QF1990
18:35
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ934
06:00
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ928
08:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1562
08:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA775
08:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ930
10:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA781
12:30
Qantas Qantas
QF1884
13:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA785
14:25
Qantas Qantas
QF1566
15:40
Qantas Qantas
QF710
17:00
Qantas Qantas
QF1888
18:35
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ934
20:15
Qantas Qantas
QF1890
20:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA799
06:00
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ928
06:10
Qantas Qantas
QF706
06:10
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA771
08:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1562
08:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA775
08:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ930
10:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA781
12:30
Qantas Qantas
QF708
13:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA785
14:25
Qantas Qantas
QF1566
14:50
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ936
17:00
Qantas Qantas
QF1888
20:15
Qantas Qantas
QF1890
20:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA799
06:00
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ928
06:10
Qantas Qantas
QF706
06:10
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA771
08:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1562
08:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA775
08:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ930
10:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA781
12:30
Qantas Qantas
QF708
13:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA785
14:25
Qantas Qantas
QF1566
17:00
Qantas Qantas
QF1888
20:15
Qantas Qantas
QF1890
20:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA799
06:10
Qantas Qantas
QF706
06:10
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA771
08:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1562
08:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA775
08:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ930
10:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA781
12:30
Qantas Qantas
QF708
13:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA785
14:25
Qantas Qantas
QF1566
14:50
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ936
17:00
Qantas Qantas
QF1888
20:15
Qantas Qantas
QF1890
20:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA799
06:00
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ928
06:10
Qantas Qantas
QF706
06:10
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA771
08:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1562
08:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA775
08:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ930
10:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA781
12:30
Qantas Qantas
QF708
13:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA785
14:25
Qantas Qantas
QF1566
17:00
Qantas Qantas
QF1888
18:35
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ934
20:15
Qantas Qantas
QF1890
20:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA799
06:00
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ928
06:10
Qantas Qantas
QF706
06:10
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA771
08:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1562
08:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA775
08:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ930
10:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA781
12:30
Qantas Qantas
QF708
13:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA785
14:25
Qantas Qantas
QF1566
14:50
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ936
17:00
Qantas Qantas
QF1888
20:15
Qantas Qantas
QF1890
20:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA799
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BNE-CNS flight route
Route map from Brisbane, BNE to Cairns, CNS. The distance is 870 miles or 1400 km.
Brisbane - Cairns direct flight map
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BNE - CNS route facts

  • Distance
    870 miles (1400 km)
  • Flight time
    2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
  • Airlines
    Qantas Qantas
    Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
    Jetstar Jetstar
  • Airline alliances
    oneworld Low-cost carrier
  • Cabins
    Economy Business
  • Hub airports
    Qantas: BNE
    Virgin Australia: BNE
  • Departure terminals
    Qantas: Terminal D
    Virgin Australia: Terminal D
    Jetstar: Terminal D
  • Arrival terminals
    Qantas: Terminal 2
    Virgin Australia: Terminal 2
    Jetstar: Terminal 2
  • Aircraft
    Qantas: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2, Airbus A220-300 and Embraer 190
    Virgin Australia: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2, Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1 and Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
    Jetstar: Airbus A321neo and Airbus A320

Route FAQ

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar operate non-stop flights from BNE to CNS with 101 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from BNE to CNS ranges from 2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes. The route covers 870 miles (1400 km).

101 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 06:00 to 20:50 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminals: Qantas: Terminal D, Virgin Australia: Terminal D and Jetstar: Terminal D. Arrival terminals: Qantas: Terminal 2, Virgin Australia: Terminal 2 and Jetstar: Terminal 2.

Economy and Business are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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