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Cheap flights from Queensland to Cairns from $89

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CNS
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$174

One-way from

$89

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$227

Good round-trip deal

$153 or less

Good one-way deal

$99 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/4-4/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Queensland to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Queensland to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 28 March 2025.

Sun 27/406:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Sun 4/506:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 28/3$174
Fri 23/506:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/509:20CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$178
Fri 16/521:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 19/516:55CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/3$187
Sat 25/1014:45MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Tue 28/1015:50CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Deal found 27/3$198
Sat 17/506:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Wed 21/509:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/3$201
Thu 8/511:20MCY - CNS
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/512:00CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$255
Sat 17/506:00OOL - CNS
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/509:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$257
Thu 8/511:20MCY - CNS
1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 11/516:35CNS - MCY
1 stop24h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/3$265
Thu 8/518:00TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Sun 11/508:05CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Deal found 27/3$266
Fri 16/520:20BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 19/518:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$278
Thu 1/507:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 5/508:00CNS - TSV
Nonstop0h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/3$298
Sat 17/509:20OOL - CNS
1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 21/513:05CNS - OOL
1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/3$304

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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 28 March 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

Sun 27/4

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Sun 4/5

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

$174

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 23/5

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Tue 27/5

09:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

$178

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Wed 25/6

06:10-08:40

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Tue 15/7

09:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

$181

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 17/5

06:40-09:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 21/5

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

$201

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 8/5

14:45-17:10

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Sun 11/5

12:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 10m

$219

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 8/5

11:20-18:35

1 stop7h 15m

Cairns

Sun 11/5

12:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 10m

$255

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 17/5

06:00-11:25

1 stop5h 25m

Cairns

Wed 21/5

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

$257

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 8/5

11:20-18:35

1 stop7h 15m

Cairns

Sun 11/5

16:35-16:40

1 stop24h 05m

$265

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Thu 8/5

18:00-19:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Sun 11/5

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$266

BrisbaneCairns

BNE - CNS

BNECNS

Brisbane

Fri 16/5

20:20-22:50

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Mon 19/5

18:50-21:00

Nonstop2h 10m

$278

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/3

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Best time to book a flight from Queensland to Cairns

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queensland to Cairns (average of $170). 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 28 March 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.

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 28 March 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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Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

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

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

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
811 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

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
395 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

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
434 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.4

Crew

9.6

Food

8.0

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 8,096 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $89 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 $228, 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 Townsville - Cairns or Coolangatta Gold 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: Air Canada (77%), Etihad Airways (77%), Virgin Australia (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queensland to Cairns?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,306 for a flight from Queensland to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $79 while the most popular route, (Brisbane - Cairns) is currently priced at $130.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queensland to Cairns (average of $170). 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 28 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$94Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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BonzaCheapest$129Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$138Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$142Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$219Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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SkytransCheapest$483Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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