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£104 Find cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane

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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane (CNS-BNE)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Cairns to Brisbane currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
19:00 - 21:20BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
£104Jetstar
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Thu, 25 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
£108Jetstar
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Sat, 24 Aug - Wed, 28 Aug
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
£111Jetstar
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Wed, 10 Jul - Sun, 14 Jul
09:00 - 11:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
19:00 - 21:20BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
£116Jetstar
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Sat, 15 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
£122Jetstar
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Fri, 9 Aug - Thu, 15 Aug
20:50 - 23:05CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
17:40 - 20:10BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
£124Virgin Australia
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Thu, 18 Jul - Sun, 21 Jul
20:50 - 23:05CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
06:10 - 08:40BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
£130Virgin Australia
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Mon, 17 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
13:15 - 16:00CNS-BNE
2h 45mdirect
13:55 - 16:55BNE-CNS
3h 00mdirect
£148Rex
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Thu, 6 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
08:10 - 17:15CNS-BNE
9h 05m1 stop
05:40 - 19:25BNE-CNS
13h 45m2 stops
Sat, 24 Aug - Wed, 28 Aug
08:10 - 17:15CNS-BNE
9h 05m1 stop
05:40 - 19:25BNE-CNS
13h 45m2 stops
Mon, 17 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
£140Qantas Airways
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Sat, 8 Jun
19:15 - 18:30CNS-BNE
23h 15m1 stop
£158Virgin Australia
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Fri, 7 Jun
16:35 - 20:30CNS-BNE
27h 55m1 stop
£179Virgin Australia
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Tue, 27 Aug
16:35 - 20:30CNS-BNE
27h 55m1 stop
£189Virgin Australia
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Mon, 26 Aug
19:45 - 21:00CNS-BNE
25h 15m1 stop
£199Virgin Australia
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Sat, 9 Nov
18:55 - 23:00CNS-BNE
28h 05m2 stops
£229Jetstar
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Fri, 7 Jun
19:15 - 20:00CNS-BNE
24h 45m1 stop
£246Virgin Australia
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Sun, 2 Jun
09:45 - 23:00CNS-BNE
13h 15m3 stops
£422Jetstar
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Fri, 7 Jun
20:35 - 17:30CNS-BNE
68h 55m2 stops
£1,574Qatar Airways
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Mon, 26 Aug
15:00 - 17:30CNS-BNE
74h 30m3 stops
£1,655Qatar Airways
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Sat, 31 Aug
20:50 - 23:05CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
21:25 - 23:55BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
£124Virgin Australia
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Thu, 30 May - Mon, 3 Jun
20:50 - 23:05CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
21:25 - 23:55BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
£125Virgin Australia
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Fri, 31 May - Mon, 3 Jun
06:00 - 08:15CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
06:10 - 08:40BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
£135Virgin Australia
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Sat, 1 Jun - Wed, 5 Jun
20:50 - 23:05CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
06:10 - 08:40BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
£144Virgin Australia
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Fri, 31 May - Fri, 7 Jun
13:15 - 16:00CNS-BNE
2h 45mdirect
12:00 - 15:00BNE-CNS
3h 00mdirect
£158Rex
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Thu, 30 May - Wed, 5 Jun
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
£173Jetstar
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Thu, 30 May - Tue, 4 Jun
13:15 - 16:00CNS-BNE
2h 45mdirect
13:55 - 16:55BNE-CNS
3h 00mdirect
£189Rex
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Thu, 30 May - Mon, 3 Jun
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
19:00 - 21:20BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
£195Jetstar
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Sat, 1 Jun - Fri, 7 Jun
20:50 - 23:05CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
14:05 - 14:25BNE-CNS
24h 20m1 stop
Fri, 31 May - Fri, 7 Jun
20:50 - 23:05CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
06:00 - 14:25BNE-CNS
8h 25m1 stop
Fri, 31 May - Mon, 3 Jun
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
19:00 - 21:20BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
£104Jetstar
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Thu, 25 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
£108Jetstar
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Sat, 24 Aug - Wed, 28 Aug
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
£111Jetstar
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Wed, 10 Jul - Sun, 14 Jul
09:00 - 11:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
19:00 - 21:20BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
£116Jetstar
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Sat, 15 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
£122Jetstar
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Fri, 9 Aug - Thu, 15 Aug
20:50 - 23:05CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
17:40 - 20:10BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
£124Virgin Australia
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Thu, 18 Jul - Sun, 21 Jul
20:50 - 23:05CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
06:10 - 08:40BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
£130Virgin Australia
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Mon, 17 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
06:00 - 08:25BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
£135Jetstar
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Tue, 25 Jun - Sat, 29 Jun
13:15 - 16:00CNS-BNE
2h 45mdirect
13:55 - 16:55BNE-CNS
3h 00mdirect
£148Rex
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Thu, 6 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
12:00 - 14:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
19:00 - 21:20BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
£152Jetstar
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Thu, 6 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun

Flights from Cairns to Brisbane - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Brisbane to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Brisbane?

The average price of all flights from Cairns to Brisbane clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Brisbane on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Cairns, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Brisbane?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cairns to Brisbane, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Brisbane is April, where tickets cost £115 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is £182 and £170 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cairns to Brisbane, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 46 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Cairns to Brisbane were found on Jetstar (£104) and Virgin Australia (£124). Qantas Airways proposed the cheapest one-way flight at £140.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Brisbane?

In normal times, Qantas Airways flies from Cairns to Brisbane up to 8 times per day, Virgin Australia up to 5 times per day, and Jetstar up to 3 times per day.

How many flights are there between Cairns and Brisbane per day?

Each day, there are between 15 and 21 nonstop flights that take off from Cairns and land in Brisbane, with an average flight time of 2h 13m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 122 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Brisbane?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Cairns to Brisbane take?

Direct flights from Cairns generally make it to Brisbane in 2h 10m. The flying distance between the two cities is 865 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Brisbane?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 06:00 and will be landing in Brisbane at 08:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Brisbane?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Brisbane jets off at 21:40 and lands at 00:25.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cairns to Brisbane

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£104
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Brisbane based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Brisbane

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane was £178 for a one-way ticket and £132 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Brisbane?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Brisbane flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and Brisbane, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane?

    There are direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Brisbane.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Brisbane?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Brisbane from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairns to Brisbane

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Cairns to Brisbane? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £78 or less one-way and £108 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cairns to Brisbane

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +9 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +9 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +9 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +9 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +8 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +8 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Southern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +8 more

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Direct returns

Brisbane to Cairns

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +10 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +10 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +9 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +10 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +8 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +10 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

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Cheapest flights to Brisbane from Cairns found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/6Sat
directQantas Airways
2h 10mCNS-BNE
£140
7/6Fri
1 stopVirgin Australia
23h 15mCNS-BNE
£158
27/8Tue
1 stopVirgin Australia
27h 55mCNS-BNE
£179
26/8Mon
1 stopVirgin Australia
27h 55mCNS-BNE
£189
9/11Sat
1 stopVirgin Australia
25h 15mCNS-BNE
£199
7/6Fri
2 stopsJetstar
28h 05mCNS-BNE
£229
2/6Sun
1 stopVirgin Australia
24h 45mCNS-BNE
£246
7/6Fri
3 stopsJetstar
13h 15mCNS-BNE
£422
26/8Mon
2 stopsQatar Airways
68h 55mCNS-BNE
£1,574
31/8Sat
3 stopsQatar Airways
74h 30mCNS-BNE
£1,655

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Last minute flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cairns to Brisbane that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/5Thu
directVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
3/6Mon
directVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
£124
31/5Fri
directVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
3/6Mon
directVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
£125
1/6Sat
directVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
5/6Wed
directVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
£135
31/5Fri
directVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
7/6Fri
directVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
£144
30/5Thu
directRex
2h 45mCNS-BNE
5/6Wed
directRex
3h 00mBNE-CNS
£158
30/5Thu
directJetstar
2h 10mCNS-BNE
4/6Tue
directJetstar
2h 25mBNE-CNS
£173
30/5Thu
directRex
2h 45mCNS-BNE
3/6Mon
directRex
3h 00mBNE-CNS
£189
1/6Sat
directJetstar
2h 10mCNS-BNE
7/6Fri
directJetstar
2h 20mBNE-CNS
£195
31/5Fri
direct
2h 15mCNS-BNE
7/6Fri
multi-stop
24h 20mBNE-CNS
£220
31/5Fri
direct
2h 15mCNS-BNE
3/6Mon
multi-stop
8h 25mBNE-CNS
£235

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Cairns - Brisbane Flights

Departure:

Cairns (CNS)Australia

Destination:

Brisbane (BNE)Australia

Return flight deals:

Brisbane - Cairns

Cabin classes:

£118

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