Direct flights from Brisbane to Cairns
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.
Airlines with non-stop routes:
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Jetstar
Skytrans
Rex Airlines
Alliance Airlines
Tigerair Australia
Cathay Pacific
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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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29
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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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29
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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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29
Brisbane to Cairns scheduled departures
Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between BNE and CNS.
BNE - CNS route facts
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Distance870 miles (1400 km)
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Flight time2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
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Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Jetstar -
Airline alliancesoneworld Low-cost carrier
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CabinsEconomy Business
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Hub airportsQantas: BNEVirgin Australia: BNE
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Departure terminalsQantas: Terminal DVirgin Australia: Terminal DJetstar: Terminal D
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Arrival terminalsQantas: Terminal 2Virgin Australia: Terminal 2Jetstar: Terminal 2
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AircraftQantas: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2, Airbus A220-300 and Embraer 190Virgin Australia: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2, Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1 and Boeing 737MAX 8 PassengerJetstar: Airbus A321neo and Airbus A320
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