BrisbanetoCairnsFlight Time
BNE–CNS · Nonstop
Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) to Cairns (Cairns Airport).
The estimated flight time from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) is about 2h 22m, covering 864 miles. Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly the route nonstop with 12-13/day departures, from 06:00 to 20:50 local time.
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| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 22m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 864 mi | Nonstop | 12-13/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Brisbane to Cairns
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar operate 12-13/day flights from BNE to CNS. Departures leave from Terminal D at BNE.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 20:50
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 17
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | 5-6/day | Airbus A220, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal D |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
CNS to BNE flights — 10-11/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for BNE, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 90 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) is about 2h 22m, based on the 864-mile flying distance.
How far is Brisbane from Cairns?
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) is about 864 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Brisbane to Cairns?
Yes. Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly nonstop from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS), with 12-13/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Brisbane to Cairns?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly nonstop from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS).
What aircraft fly from Brisbane to Cairns?
The BNE–CNS route is flown with Airbus A220, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 787, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Brisbane
- OOL - Gold CoastGold Coast Airport · 59 mi from BNEFlights from OOL