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Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane from C$ 93

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BNE
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 214

One-way from

C$ 93

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 234
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 6/2-10/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 1% 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 17 January 2025.

Fri 21/36:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 26/38:50 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/1C$ 188
Sun 19/16:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 23/16:05 a.m.BNE - CNS
1 stop9h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1C$ 504
Sun 19/18:35 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/17:10 a.m.BNE - CNS
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1C$ 553

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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 6/2

2:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Mon 10/2

8:50 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 214

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 6/2

6:30 a.m.-2:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 55m

Brisbane

Mon 10/2

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

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 576

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 6/2

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

1 stop4h 45m

Brisbane

Mon 10/2

5:00 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop12h 35m

C$ 750

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 24/2

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 93

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 9/6

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 114

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 20/4

6:40 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 170

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 20/4

6:45 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop4h 20m

C$ 379

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Deals found on 16/1

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 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should look to book at least 83 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,682). 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 17 January 2025.

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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from CNS to BNE are scheduled on a Thursday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 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 17 January 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
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Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
467 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Brisbane. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Brisbane flight route?

    The Cairns to Brisbane flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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$ 214. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qantas Airways. These flights start at 9% 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$ 93 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from C$ 114 and Qantas Airways from C$ 170 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 United Airlines (94%), Air Canada (90%) and American Airlines (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,855 for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 107 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Brisbane) is currently priced at C$ 175.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,682). 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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