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Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane from C$ 136

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BNE
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 181

One-way from

C$ 136

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/1-23/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 9/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Brisbane. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Wed 4/126:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 7/127:00 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 19/11C$ 189
Thu 12/125:35 p.m.CNS - BNE
1 stop12h 55mVirgin Australia
Thu 19/126:10 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/11C$ 571
Wed 18/122:55 p.m.CNS - BNE
2 stops7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/123:10 p.m.BNE - CNS
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11C$ 953

Find flights from Cairns to Brisbane within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Brisbane that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 645,034 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 19/1

8:35 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 23/1

6:30 a.m.-8:50 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 181

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 3/12

9:15 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Fri 6/12

6:10 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 225

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 2/1

9:25 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 5/1

8:25 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 434

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 9/1

5:20 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 136

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 24/12

4:05 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 172

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 17/1

8:35 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 190

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 5/1

5:50 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop4h 45m

C$ 386

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 19/11

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Brisbane including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cairns to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of C$ 1,242). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,503). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to BNE?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Brisbane. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Brisbane as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Brisbane

Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Brisbane. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

The most flights from CNS to BNE are scheduled on a Monday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Rainfall in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brisbane ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Brisbane when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brisbane, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brisbane. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Brisbane. Reviews last updated 20 November 2024.
7.6
Good
820 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

7.6
Good
820 reviews
7.6
Good
820 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

7.6
Good
487 reviews
7.6
Good
820 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

6.7
Okay
508 reviews
7.6
Good
820 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Brisbane flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Brisbane round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cairns to Brisbane round-trip from C$ 181. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Virgin Australia. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Brisbane one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 136 on Virgin Australia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from C$ 172 and Qantas Airways from C$ 190 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Brisbane?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Brisbane are Air Canada (90%), United Airlines (87%) and China Southern (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,868 for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 100 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Brisbane) is currently priced at C$ 171.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of C$ 1,242). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,503). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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