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Brisbane to Cairns Flights
The Top Brisbane Airport
When you need a break from the hassles of your daily life, you can book cheap flights from Brisbane with Orbitz.com and go anywhere in the world. The Brisbane Airport handles most of the air traffic in the area, because it is one of the largest airports in the country. With airlines like Alliance Airlines, Quantas, and Virgin Australia flying to more than 70 destinations, you can go almost anywhere you want. With Orbitz.com, you can book low-fare tickets in just a few minutes by picking your destination from any of the available options.
Park Without any Hassle
If you decide that you want to drive your own vehicle to the airport, you can quickly and easily park at any of the lots. Short-term parking is available for four hours or less, and the signs for these lots are bright yellow. If you need long-term parking, look for the orange and red signs. Long-term parking costs $49 when parking over the weekend, or you can pay $99 if you need to park your car for up to one week.
Getting to the Airport
Getting to the airport is sometimes a hassle, especially if you do not have your own car. The public transportation system in the city has buses that make regular stops at the airport, and several local cab companies, including Black and White Cabs and Yellow Cab, make pickups and drop-offs here.
When You Need to Eat
Whether you want a quick snack or a full meal, you can get food at one of the airport restaurants. Merlo, Food on 2, and Eagle Boys are just a few of the restaurants located inside the airport. Whether you need a domestic or an international flight, Orbitz.com can help you get cheap flights from Brisbane.
Cairns Airport in Queensland
Cheap flights to Cairns, vacation packages, and more are available at Orbitz.com to help you plan your Queensland vacation. You'll arrive at Cairns Airport, located about 4 miles north of downtown Cairns. The airport handles both domestic and international flights. Airlines served by Cairns Airport include Qantas, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, and United Airlines.
Transportation from the Airport
Many travelers arriving at Cairns Airport opt to take a taxi into town. A typical fare from the airport to downtown Cairns is approximately $25. Both the international and domestic terminals have a designated taxi queue. Travelers may also opt to privately book a limousine transfer to their hotel. Another alternative is to rent a car from Avis, Budget, Europcar, or another car rental agency located at the airport. Shuttle bus transport service from Sun Palm Transport Group to designated locations in town is another option.
Weather Conditions in Cairns
Cairns is a tropical city, so temperatures tend to be fairly mild all year long. The winter months, which occur between May and August in the southern hemisphere, tend to have average temperatures ranging from the 60s at night into the high 70s during the day. The summer months of December through February have night lows in the 70s and daytime highs in the high 80s.
Visitor Attractions in Cairns
Outdoor activities in Cairns are always popular. Visitors can choose from wildlife tours, whitewater rafting, snorkeling trips, and rainforest hikes. No matter what time of year you choose to visit Queensland, count on Orbitz.com for inexpensive accommodations and cheap flights to Cairns.
Cheap flights from Brisbane to Cairns
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from Brisbane to Cairns
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Feb 8 | Brisbane (BNE) | Cairns (CNS) |
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$733 |
| Return Mon, Feb 11 | Cairns (CNS) | Brisbane (BNE) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Brisbane to Cairns
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Feb 26 | Brisbane (BNE) | Cairns (CNS) |
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$719 |
| Return Sat, Mar 2 | Cairns (CNS) | Brisbane (BNE) |
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Best one-week trip in February from Brisbane to Cairns
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Feb 9 | Brisbane (BNE) | Cairns (CNS) |
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$719 |
| Return Sat, Feb 16 | Cairns (CNS) | Brisbane (BNE) |
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March
Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Brisbane to Cairns
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sun, Mar 10 | Brisbane (BNE) | Cairns (CNS) |
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$719 |
| Return Wed, Mar 13 | Cairns (CNS) | Brisbane (BNE) |
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Best one-week trip in March from Brisbane to Cairns
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Mar 5 | Brisbane (BNE) | Cairns (CNS) |
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$719 |
| Return Tue, Mar 12 | Cairns (CNS) | Brisbane (BNE) |
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April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Brisbane to Cairns
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Apr 12 | Brisbane (BNE) | Cairns (CNS) |
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$733 |
| Return Mon, Apr 15 | Cairns (CNS) | Brisbane (BNE) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Brisbane to Cairns
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Apr 17 | Brisbane (BNE) | Cairns (CNS) |
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$719 |
| Return Fri, Apr 19 | Cairns (CNS) | Brisbane (BNE) |
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Best one-week trip in April from Brisbane to Cairns
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Apr 20 | Brisbane (BNE) | Cairns (CNS) |
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$719 |
| Return Sat, Apr 27 | Cairns (CNS) | Brisbane (BNE) |
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Flight facts
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- 4 direct flights are operating from Brisbane to Cairns today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 2h 20m.
- Qantas flight 798 (1:00 AM GMT, Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from Brisbane to Cairns.
- Qantas flight 786 (12:55 PM GMT, Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Brisbane to Cairns.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Brisbane to Cairns (Qantas flight 782, Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) Passenger) takes 2h 20m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Brisbane to Cairns (Qantas flight 782, Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) Passenger) takes 2h 20m.
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Sat, Jan 5, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| Qantas | QF798 | BNE | 7:00 AM | CNS | 9:20 AM | 73H | 2hr 20min |
| Qantas | QF782 | BNE | 9:55 AM | CNS | 12:15 PM | 73H | 2hr 20min |
| Qantas | QF784 | BNE | 1:55 PM | CNS | 4:15 PM | 73H | 2hr 20min |
| Qantas | QF786 | BNE | 6:55 PM | CNS | 9:15 PM | 73H | 2hr 20min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 | Fri 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Airports in Brisbane, QL, AU
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1
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Distance from City Center: 8.4 miles
Airports in Cairns, QL, AU
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1
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Distance from City Center: 3.6 miles