Brisbane to Cairns Trip Overview

Cairns to Brisbane
Price range
US$62-US$476
Ride Duration Range
2h 15m-1d 1h 20m
Earliest Departure
20:00
Latest Departure
23:40
Most Popular Operator

Virgin Australia

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Brisbane to Cairns

by flight

Cheapest

Economy Flight

by Virgin Australia

08:35

2h 25m

11:00

Brisbane, Australia

Cairns, Australia

from

US$76

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Jetstar Airways

14:55

2h 15m

17:10

Brisbane, Australia

Cairns, Australia

from

US$112

Economy Flight

by Virgin Australia Airlines

08:35

2h 25m

11:00

Brisbane, Australia

Cairns, Australia

from

US$79

Economy Flight

by Virgin Australia Airlines

14:15

2h 25m

16:40

Brisbane, Australia

Cairns, Australia

from

US$126

Economy Flight

by Virgin Australia Airlines

06:10

2h 25m

08:35

Brisbane, Australia

Cairns, Australia

from

US$136

Cheapest

Economy Flight

by Virgin Australia

from

US$76

08:35

2h 25m

11:00

Brisbane, Australia

Cairns, Australia

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Jetstar Airways

from

US$112

14:55

2h 15m

17:10

Brisbane, Australia

Cairns, Australia

Economy Flight

by Virgin Australia Airlines

from

US$79

08:35

2h 25m

11:00

Brisbane, Australia

Cairns, Australia

Economy Flight

by Virgin Australia Airlines

from

US$126

14:15

2h 25m

16:40

Brisbane, Australia

Cairns, Australia

Economy Flight

by Virgin Australia Airlines

from

US$136

06:10

2h 25m

08:35

Brisbane, Australia

Cairns, Australia

Taking a bus from Brisbane to Cairns

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The fastest: 1d 1h 20m

The cheapest: US$228

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The fastest: 2h 15m

The cheapest: US$62

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About the ride from Brisbane to Cairns

Brisbane to Cairns Route Information

There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Cairns, including flight,bus,train.

The earliest departure leaves at 20:00 and has a duration of 2 hours 20 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

Brisbane to Cairns by flight

  • Starting Price: US$62
  • 46 departures a day, or 322 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

Brisbane to Cairns by bus

    There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: Premium Class, Early Bird, Advantage and Flexible Class.

    Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

    Brisbane to Cairns by train

    • Starting Price: US$228
    • 1 departures a day, or 7 departures a week

    There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy Seat and RailBed.

    Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

    Companies Operating from Brisbane to Cairns

    Jetstar Airways

    Average time

    2h 15m - 2h 30m

    Average price

    US$62 - US$375

    Qantas Airways

    Average time

    2h 20m - 2h 30m

    Average price

    US$145

    Virgin Australia Airlines

    Average time

    2h 25m - 2h 30m

    Average price

    US$79 - US$173

    Queensland Rail

    Average time

    1d 1h 20m

    Average price

    US$228

    Questions & Answers for Traveling from Brisbane to Cairns

    What is the most popular transportation service from Brisbane to Cairns?

    The most popular transportation service from Brisbane to Cairns is Flight by Qantas Airways

    What is the fastest transportation service from Brisbane to Cairns?

    Flight by Jetstar Airways is the fastest transportation from Brisbane to Cairns, completing the journey in 2h 15m.

    What is the cheapest transport option from Brisbane and Cairns?

    For budget-conscious travelers, Flight by Jetstar Airways is the most affordable option from Brisbane to Cairns, costing around US$62.

    Who are the service providers on this route?

    When traveling from Brisbane to Cairns, you can choose from several provider, such as

    FLIGHT:  Jetstar Airways | Qantas Airways | Virgin Australia Airlines | Regional Express

    BUS:  Greyhound Australia

    TRAIN:  Queensland Rail

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