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 Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Regional Express, 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 Sydney, Melbourne, Denpasar, Auckland, Manila, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Proserpine, Bangkok, Hobart, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Seoul, Mackay, Port Lincoln, Adelaide, Darwin, Nadi, New York, Bengaluru.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, Melbourne, Tokyo, Denpasar, Queenstown, Honolulu, Uluru, Seoul, Osaka, Proserpine, Darwin, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Manila, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Chiang Mai, Auckland, Hanoi, Vientiane.

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 Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Fiji Airways, Singapore Airlines.

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?

Accepted Answer

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	$75
Cheapest round-trip	$143
Average round-trip	$146
Nonstop flights in May	$75 – $263
Most popular airline	Qantas

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Virgin Australia Airlines	3	2	3	5	2	1	2
Jetstar Airways	2	1	3	3	3	---	3
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Regional Express	---	---	---	1	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Virgin Australia Airlines	3	3	2	4	6	6	4
Jetstar Airways	3	2	3	3	3	3	3
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Regional Express	---	1	---	1	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
Virgin Australia Airlines	5	6	6	4	6	6	4
Jetstar Airways	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Regional Express	---	1	---	1	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
Virgin Australia Airlines	4	4	6	4	6	5	3
Jetstar Airways	3	2	3	2	3	3	3
Qantas	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Regional Express	---	1	---	1	---	---	---

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Flights starting at $75. Choose between Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, or Jetstar Airways to find the best price.

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	24°C
February	30°C	24°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	27°C	22°C
May	26°C	20°C
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December	30°C	23°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	0 0
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No	0 0
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0
Fiji Airways	FJI	FJ	Yes	No
Singapore Airlines	SIA	SQ	Yes	0 0