Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cairns to Brisbane flights typically cost between $240 and $395 in December. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $211 on Jetstar (7 Dec–12 Dec).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cairns to Brisbane flights typically cost between $240 and $395 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $211 on Jetstar (7 Dec–12 Dec).

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

How often are flights from Cairns to Brisbane delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 11% of weekly flights between Cairns and Brisbane have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Brisbane flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Brisbane flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How popular is this Cairns to Brisbane flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Cairns to Brisbane have been viewed 2,622 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

For as low as $224, Jetstar can have you in Brisbane from Cairns in 2h 15m. The distance between Cairns and Brisbane is about 1392 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Jetstar ($94), Virgin Australia ($124), and Qantas Airways ($198) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Brisbane. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $84. Users have also found prices from $110 and $171 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 82 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of $208). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in October is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Brisbane

Accepted Answer

The most flights from CNS to BNE are scheduled on a Wednesday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Cairns to Brisbane? While on average our users pay $985, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $133. The most popular route (Cairns - Brisbane), is priced around $196.

Question 17

What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Brisbane?

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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: Air Canada (98%), United Airlines (96%), Air Niugini (93%).

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Cairns to Brisbane.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to Brisbane in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

You will need to book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane if you want to fly from Cairns to Brisbane. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) on a regular basis. There are 26 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.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

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

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Brisbane from Cairns today with Cheapflights!

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cairns to Brisbane?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cairns to Brisbane with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Brisbane from Cairns shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cairns to Brisbane become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Cairns to Brisbane flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$211
One-way from	$138
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$335
Good round-trip deal	$274 or less
Good one-way deal	$231 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$94	Average$244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$124	Average$275	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$198	Average$377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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

Booking 82 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?

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

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to Brisbane in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Brisbane flights typically cost between $240 and $395 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $211 on Jetstar (7 Dec–12 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Brisbane

The most flights from CNS to BNE are scheduled on a Wednesday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How often are flights from Cairns to Brisbane delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Cairns and Brisbane have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Brisbane flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Brisbane flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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Cairns to Brisbane flights typically cost between $240 and $395 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $211 on Jetstar (7 Dec–12 Dec).