Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

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Brisbane to Cairns Airport Schedule

Brisbane to Cairns Airport Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy #QF70606:05 - 08:30€ 146.37
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ93008:45 - 11:10€ 134.64
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA78110:40 - 13:10€ 222.37
Qantas Airways Economy #QF171012:25 - 14:50€ 204.50
Qantas Airways Economy #QF71415:05 - 17:30€ 204.50
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA79317:40 - 20:10€ 135.66
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ93421:20 - 23:40€ 67.32

Transportation from Brisbane to Cairns Airport

Facts about the transport from Brisbane to Cairns Airport

Cheapest Transport$72
Fastest Transport2h 20m
Earliest Departure6:05 AM
Latest Departure9:20 PM
Departures per day10
Distance1696 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Brisbane to Cairns Airport

Travelling between Brisbane and Cairns Airport is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 328.78 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 71.86.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Cairns Airport?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 30 hours to travel between Brisbane and Cairns Airport depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Brisbane and Cairns Airport. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 5h 25m to reach Cairns Airport.

How much does it cost to get from Brisbane to Cairns Airport?

Travelling between Brisbane and Cairns Airport can be as cheap as USD 71.86 if you opt for a Jetstar Airways flight and as expensive as USD 328.78 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Brisbane and Cairns Airport ?

  • 10 from Brisbane to Cairns starting from 06:05 Brisbane Airport until 21:20 Brisbane Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Brisbane to Cairns Airport.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Brisbane to Cairns, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 71.35.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Brisbane and Cairns

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Brisbane to Cairns overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Brisbane and Cairns

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Brisbane to Cairns Airport?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train