Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Looking for cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Brisbane to Cairns vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500–11,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Brisbane to Cairns for specific travel dates.
2026-12-12
BNE - CNS
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 7,500 Pts + $47.9
2027-01-02
BNE - CNS
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 7,500 Pts + $47.9
2026-12-05
BNE - CNS
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $66.3
2026-12-02
BNE - CNS
Economy | Non stop
From 11,000 Pts + $29.6
2026-12-04
BNE - CNS
Economy | Non stop
From 11,000 Pts + $29.6
2026-11-28
BNE - CNS
Economy | Non stop
From 11,000 Pts + $29.7
Brisbane to Cairns flight facts
Distance
864 mi
1,391 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Cairns is in the same time zone as Brisbane.
Airports in Brisbane
BNE · Brisbane Intl
Airports in Cairns
CNS · Cairns Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Maroochydore - Cairns · Maroochydore is 54 mi from Brisbane
Flights Coolangatta - Cairns · Coolangatta is 59 mi from Brisbane
Flights Brisbane - Townsville · Townsville is 176 mi from Cairns
Premium cabin flights from Brisbane to Cairns
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
BNE - CNS
Business | Non stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $47.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
BNE - CNS
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $47.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
BNE - CNS
Business | Non stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $47.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
BNE - CNS
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $47.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
BNE - CNS
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $47.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
BNE - CNS
Business | Non stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $47.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Port Douglas (Australia)
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
From Pts or $404
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Brisbane to Cairns depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Brisbane to Cairns.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Brisbane to Cairns.
Brisbane and Cairns are about 864 miles (1,391 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 864-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Cairns is in the same time zone as Brisbane.
Departures from Brisbane: Brisbane Intl (BNE). Arrivals in Cairns: Cairns Intl (CNS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Cairns, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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