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Cheap flights from Queensland to Cairns from $86

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CNS
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Queensland to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Queensland to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 25 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$177

One-way from

$86

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$243

Good round-trip deal

$195 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/5-11/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Queensland to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Queensland to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Queensland to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queensland to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 April 2025.

Thu 8/508:45BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Sun 11/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$177
Tue 3/606:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Tue 10/609:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$188
Thu 24/706:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/716:55CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$219
Tue 17/614:45MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Sat 21/612:00CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$219
Mon 23/621:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 30/621:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$232
Thu 5/618:00TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Sun 8/608:05CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Deal found 24/4$301
Sat 19/714:45MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/719:15CNS - MCY
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$334
Tue 3/606:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/621:30CNS - OOL
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$352
Sun 8/621:20TSV - CNS
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/608:05CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$398
Thu 8/520:20BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 11/509:20CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/4$407
Fri 6/618:35TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 13/606:45CNS - TSV
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/4$437
Thu 5/621:20TSV - CNS
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Sun 8/606:00CNS - TSV
1 stop26h 10mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$485

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Queensland to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Queensland to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Queensland

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Tue 13/5

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Sat 17/5

15:35-17:45

Nonstop2h 10m

$177

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 3/6

06:40-09:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Tue 10/6

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

$188

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Tue 22/7

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Sat 26/7

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$211

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 10/6

14:45-17:10

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Sat 14/6

12:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 10m

$219

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Mon 28/7

06:10-08:40

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Sat 2/8

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$232

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 5/6

18:00-19:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Sun 8/6

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$301

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 3/6

06:40-09:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Tue 10/6

21:30-09:40

2 stops12h 10m

$352

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Sun 8/6

21:20-08:25

1 stop11h 05m

Cairns

Sun 15/6

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$398

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Thu 8/5

20:20-22:50

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Sun 11/5

09:20-11:30

Nonstop2h 10m

$407

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Fri 6/6

18:35-19:35

Nonstop1h 00m

Cairns

Fri 13/6

06:45-07:40

Nonstop0h 55m

$437

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Best time to book a flight from Queensland to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Queensland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Queensland to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queensland to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queensland to Cairns (average of $169). Flying from Queensland to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from QLD to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Queensland to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 April 2025.

When flying from Queensland to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Queensland to Cairns

Explore weekly flight availability from Queensland to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 April 2025.

The most flights from AUQLD to CNS are scheduled on a Wednesday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 25 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Rex, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia from Queensland to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
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Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
398 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
437 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Boarding

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Queensland to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Queensland?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from Queensland, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns.

  • How popular is this Queensland to Cairns flight route?

    Flights from Queensland to Cairns have been viewed 7,947 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Queensland to Cairns one-way?

    $86 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $116 and $180, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Queensland to Cairns?

    The most popular route from Queensland to Cairns is Brisbane - Cairns. You may also consider Coolangatta Gold Coast - Cairns or Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - Cairns.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Queensland to Cairns?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Queensland to Cairns on time: American Airlines (90%), Etihad Airways (89%), Virgin Australia (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queensland to Cairns?

    On average you can expect to pay $475 for a flight from Queensland to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $85 while the most popular route, (Brisbane - Cairns) is currently priced at $175.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Queensland to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Queensland to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Queensland to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queensland to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Queensland to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queensland to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queensland to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queensland to Cairns (average of $169). Flying from Queensland to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Queensland to Cairns

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Queensland to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$92Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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BonzaCheapest$127Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$133Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$140Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$214Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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SkytransCheapest$477Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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