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C$ 178 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane

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Recent one-way flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane

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The cheapest plane tickets to Brisbane found on KAYAK recently.
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6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 178Jetstar
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Wed, 29 May - Sun, 2 Jun
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 180Jetstar
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Sun, 2 Jun - Mon, 3 Jun
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
C$ 187Jetstar
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Tue, 13 Aug - Sat, 17 Aug
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 188Jetstar
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Sat, 15 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 203Jetstar
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Mon, 29 Jul - Sun, 4 Aug
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
2:50 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
C$ 208Jetstar
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Sun, 28 Jul - Sat, 3 Aug
8:50 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
9:25 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
C$ 226Virgin Australia
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Mon, 15 Jul - Fri, 19 Jul
6:30 a.m. - 4:35 p.m.CNS-BNE
10h 05m1 stop
10:25 a.m. - 7:25 p.m.BNE-CNS
9h 00m2 stops
C$ 689Qantas Airways
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Wed, 14 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug
4:00 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
10:25 a.m. - 7:25 p.m.BNE-CNS
9h 00m2 stops
C$ 700
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Fri, 7 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
8:10 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.CNS-BNE
9h 05m1 stop
5:40 a.m. - 7:25 p.m.BNE-CNS
13h 45m2 stops
C$ 820
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Sat, 29 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul
6:55 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.CNS-BNE
12h 35m1 stop
C$ 204Jetstar
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Wed, 19 Jun
8:30 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
C$ 213Qantas Airways
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Mon, 27 May
6:35 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.CNS-BNE
7h 55m1 stop
C$ 240
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Wed, 11 Sep
7:15 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.CNS-BNE
12h 15m1 stop
C$ 251Virgin Australia
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Thu, 30 May
7:15 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.CNS-BNE
13h 15m1 stop
C$ 253Virgin Australia
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Thu, 30 May
4:35 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.CNS-BNE
16h 55m1 stop
C$ 259Virgin Australia
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Sat, 31 Aug
12:10 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.CNS-BNE
6h 20m1 stop
C$ 272Virgin Australia
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Wed, 11 Sep
4:10 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.CNS-BNE
6h 55m1 stop
C$ 350
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Wed, 29 May
8:35 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.CNS-BNE
68h 55m2 stops
C$ 2,657Qatar Airways
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Fri, 13 Sep
8:35 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.CNS-BNE
68h 55m2 stops
C$ 2,665Qatar Airways
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Mon, 26 Aug
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 195Jetstar
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Tue, 21 May - Sat, 25 May
8:50 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
9:25 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
C$ 283Virgin Australia
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Sun, 19 May - Thu, 23 May
11:50 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
9:25 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
C$ 309Virgin Australia
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Sat, 18 May - Wed, 22 May
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 178Jetstar
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Wed, 29 May - Sun, 2 Jun
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 180Jetstar
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Sun, 2 Jun - Mon, 3 Jun
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
C$ 187Jetstar
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Tue, 13 Aug - Sat, 17 Aug
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 188Jetstar
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Sat, 15 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 203Jetstar
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Mon, 29 Jul - Sun, 4 Aug
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
2:50 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
C$ 208Jetstar
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Sun, 28 Jul - Sat, 3 Aug
8:50 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
9:25 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
C$ 226Virgin Australia
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Mon, 15 Jul - Fri, 19 Jul
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 248Jetstar
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Sat, 20 Jul - Sun, 21 Jul
9:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 260Jetstar
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Sat, 29 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul
6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
C$ 332Jetstar
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Thu, 30 May - Sun, 2 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 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 C$ 200 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 319 and C$ 304 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.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Cairns to Brisbane found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for C$ 178 on Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia (C$ 226). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as C$ 204 on Jetstar and from C$ 213 on Qantas Airways.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Brisbane?

Qantas Airways connects Cairns to Brisbane up to 7 flights per day, followed by Virgin Australia (5 flights per day), and Jetstar (3 flights per day).

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

Each day, there are between 14 and 20 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 9:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 118 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 is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 cover the 2,239 km separating Cairns to Brisbane in about 2h 10m.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 6:00 am and will be landing in Brisbane at 8:15 am.

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 9:40 pm and lands at 12:25 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

C$ 178
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% 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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 C$ 150 for a one-way ticket and C$ 131 for a round-trip.

  • 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 round-trip 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? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 113 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Cairns to Brisbane?

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

Nonstop 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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Nonstop 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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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.
19/6Wed
1 stopJetstar
12h 35mCNS-BNE
C$ 204
27/5Mon
directQantas Airways
2h 10mCNS-BNE
C$ 213
11/9Wed
1 stop
7h 55mCNS-BNE
C$ 240
30/5Thu
1 stopVirgin Australia
12h 15mCNS-BNE
C$ 251
30/5Thu
1 stopVirgin Australia
13h 15mCNS-BNE
C$ 253
31/8Sat
1 stopVirgin Australia
16h 55mCNS-BNE
C$ 259
11/9Wed
1 stopVirgin Australia
6h 20mCNS-BNE
C$ 272
29/5Wed
1 stop
6h 55mCNS-BNE
C$ 350
13/9Fri
2 stopsQatar Airways
68h 55mCNS-BNE
C$ 2,657
26/8Mon
2 stopsQatar Airways
68h 55mCNS-BNE
C$ 2,665

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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.
21/5Tue
directJetstar
2h 10mCNS-BNE
25/5Sat
directJetstar
2h 25mBNE-CNS
C$ 195
19/5Sun
directVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
23/5Thu
directVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
C$ 283
18/5Sat
directVirgin Australia
2h 15mCNS-BNE
22/5Wed
directVirgin Australia
2h 30mBNE-CNS
C$ 309

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Cairns - Brisbane Flights

Departure:

Cairns (undefined)Australia

Destination:

Brisbane (BNE)Australia

Return flight deals:

Brisbane - Cairns

Cabin classes:

C$ 222

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