Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Brisbane to Cairns?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Brisbane and Cairns takes around 2.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Brisbane and Cairns?

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The flight distance between Brisbane and Cairns is 1393 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Brisbane and Cairns?

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Several carriers operate flights between Brisbane and Cairns. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Regional Express, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Brisbane?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Brisbane and Proserpine, Sydney, Melbourne, Manila, Denpasar, Perth, Bangkok, Hobart, Adelaide, Darwin, Auckland, Townsville, Ho Chi Minh City, City of Newcastle, Mackay, Phuket City, Seoul, Singapore, Canberra, Coffs Harbour.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin, Townsville, Sunshine Coast Region, Adelaide, Bangkok, Proserpine, Manila, Seoul, Perth, Mount Isa, Denpasar, Uluru, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, City of Newcastle, Broome, Singapore, Cebu.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Brisbane?

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Brisbane is mainly served by Brisbane. But there are other airports nearby, including Brisbane Archerfield Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Brisbane?

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The main airport in Brisbane is Brisbane. It is also served by Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ballina Byron Gateway, Brisbane West Wellcamp.

Question 8

What airports are near Cairns?

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The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Brisbane and Cairns?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Brisbane and Cairns thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Brisbane and Cairns can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Brisbane and Cairns?

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Currently, you can fly between Brisbane and Cairns with Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air Niugini.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Brisbane and Cairns?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Brisbane and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Brisbane and Cairns?

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Traveling between Brisbane and Cairns, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Brisbane?

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There are a number of airports in and around Brisbane. The main one is Brisbane and other nearby airports include Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ballina Byron Gateway, Brisbane West Wellcamp

Question 15

How many airports are there near Cairns?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Brisbane and Cairns depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Brisbane, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Brisbane and Cairns arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Brisbane and Cairns depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Brisbane, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Brisbane and Cairns arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£58
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£58
Cheapest round-trip	£112
Average round-trip	£113
Nonstop flights in April	£58 – £265

Airline	Mon 08.04	Tue 09.04	Wed 10.04	Thu 11.04	Fri 12.04	Sat 13.04	Sun 14.04
Virgin Australia Airlines	2	4	3	5	3	3	1
Jetstar Airways	4	3	3	4	3	4	2
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Regional Express	---	---	1	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04	Sun 21.04
Virgin Australia Airlines	5	4	4	4	6	4	2
Jetstar Airways	4	3	3	4	3	4	2
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Regional Express	1	---	1	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04	Sun 28.04
Virgin Australia Airlines	5	6	5	5	6	4	5
Jetstar Airways	4	3	3	4	3	4	3
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Regional Express	1	---	1	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
Virgin Australia Airlines	6	6	6	6	2	2	5
Jetstar Airways	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Qantas	---	---	---	6	---	---	---
Regional Express	1	---	1	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Singapore Airlines	SIA	SQ	Yes
Air Niugini	ANG	PX	Yes