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Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane from $97

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BNE
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Cairns to Brisbane are usually found in May or March, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$185

One-way from

$97

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$248

Good round-trip deal

$232 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/3-27/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 22 February 2025.

Thu 20/306:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 27/308:50BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$185
Fri 28/306:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/418:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$212
Sun 17/806:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Sat 30/806:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$265
Thu 6/320:35CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 10/315:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$429

Find flights from Cairns to Brisbane within your budget

Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 7/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 10/4

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

$186

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 28/3

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Tue 1/4

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

$212

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 22/4

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 7/5

21:05-23:35

Nonstop2h 30m

$315

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 23/3

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 27/3

06:30-15:55

3 stops9h 25m

$912

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 2/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

$97

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 28/3

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

$118

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 28/2

20:35-22:50

Nonstop2h 15m

$219

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 22/3

18:20-08:30

1 stop14h 10m

$235

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 28/3

07:00-13:40

1 stop6h 40m

$636

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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 return flight from Cairns to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 22 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to Brisbane in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 58% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Brisbane flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 22 February 2025.

The most flights from CNS to BNE are scheduled on a Friday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 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 inches 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 22 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Cairns to Brisbane have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

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.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Cairns to Brisbane?

    You will need to book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane if you want to fly from Cairns to Brisbane. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) on a regular basis. There are 39 flights to Brisbane from the Cairns airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CNS to BNE to be around 2h 10m.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Brisbane flight route?

    Flights from Cairns to Brisbane have been viewed 4,901 times in the past calendar month.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($185), Virgin Australia ($265), and Qantas Airways ($429) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Brisbane. These flights start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $97. Users have also found prices from $119 and $218 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Brisbane on time: United Airlines (97%), Air Canada (92%), Qatar Airways (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cairns to Brisbane? While on average our users pay $321, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $98. The most popular route (Cairns - Brisbane), is priced around $172.

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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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RexCheapest$91Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$132Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$136Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$210Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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