Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) flights
Nonstop from Brisbane Airport to Cairns International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
865 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
Airlines flying BNE to CNS
Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): National Jet Express.
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Both directions
- Cairns International Airport (CNS) · we don't have CNS's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from Brisbane (BNE)
- BNE to CNS on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?
About 2h 30m gate to gate for the 1,392 km (865 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BNE to CNS?
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia, with about 16 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).