Cheap flights from Queensland to Cairns from $87

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Queensland is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $213, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of January, then departing from Queensland during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $218.

According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from Queensland. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was $257. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $327. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cairns.

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Queensland to Cairns when you can find flight prices for as low as $228. Flying to Cairns in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $296 on average. Flights to Cairns from Queensland at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

Fly from Brisbane to Cairns for the best Queensland - Cairns flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from Queensland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around $242 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from Queensland for as low as $209 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Queensland to Cairns flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Rex are the most popular carriers operating from Queensland to Cairns

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cairns from Queensland according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cairns. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Cairns on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

44 flights are operational daily from Queensland to Cairns as of July 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 06:00, with 48% of flights per day taking off at midday.

310 flights are operational weekly from Queensland to Cairns as of July 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.