Private charter between Brisbane and Cairns starts at US$21,500 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) and Cairns to Brisbane — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Brisbane to Cairns is roughly 1,392 kilometres — 865 miles, or 752 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Brisbane–Cairns spans US$21,500 – US$59,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 08m | 1h 55m – 2h 21m | A$47,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 00m | 1h 48m – 2h 12m | A$64,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 08m | A$47,000 – A$65,000 (~US$30,500 – US$42,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 07m | A$51,000 – A$72,000 (~US$33,500 – US$47,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 02m | A$56,000 – A$78,000 (~US$36,500 – US$51,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 00m | A$64,000 – A$90,000 (~US$42,000 – US$59,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 00m | A$70,000 – A$99,000 (~US$46,000 – US$65,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 02m | A$77,000 – A$110,000 (~US$50,500 – US$71,000) | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Brisbane, Australia: Brisbane International Airport and RAAF Base Amberley.
Cairns, Australia: Cairns International Airport.
| Brisbane International Airport | Cairns International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBBN / BNE | YBCS / CNS |
| Longest hard runway | 11,680 ft | 10,489 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 10 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Brisbane to Cairns can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Brisbane International Airport has 11,680 ft and Cairns International Airport 10,489 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,392 km.
Alternates within range: RAAF Base Amberley (9,997 ft, 49 km) · Brisbane Archerfield Airport (4,859 ft, 24 km) · Redcliffe Airport · Caboolture Airport · Mareeba Airport (4,938 ft, 41 km) · Atherton Airport · Yalkulka Airport · Green Island Helipad
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Brisbane–Cairns when the time is right.
Those 2h 08m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
The Brisbane to Cairns route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$21,500 – US$59,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 08m gate to gate across the 1,392 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Brisbane–Cairns charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Brisbane–Cairns charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Cairns to Brisbane runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
