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CNS — BNE
21 Sep — 28 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Brisbane are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
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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 August 2026.
Thu 29/1006:00 -
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Sat 31/1006:40 -
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Deal found 20/8$189
Mon 14/906:00 -
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Tue 15/906:30 -
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Deal found 17/8$196
Thu 15/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sat 17/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 18/8$197
Thu 8/1015:40 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 12/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 20/8$201
Thu 10/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 14/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 18/8$205
Thu 10/906:00 -
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Sun 13/906:30 -
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Deal found 17/8$211
Thu 15/1015:35 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 18/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 19/8$215
Best flights from Cairns to Brisbane
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 August 2026.
Thu 29/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sat 31/1006:40 -
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Deal found 21/8$189
Mon 1/211:40 -
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Mon 8/214:15 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 18/8$218
Thu 10/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 13/906:30 -
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Deal found 17/8$197
Thu 8/1006:00 -
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Mon 12/1006:00 -
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Deal found 20/8$210
Sat 13/214:40 -
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Mon 15/206:10 -
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Deal found 19/8$235
Fri 9/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 12/1006:00 -
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Deal found 21/8$228
Thu 17/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Thu 24/906:00 -
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Deal found 20/8$278
Mon 7/906:00 -
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Wed 9/918:35 -
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Deal found 21/8$285
Sun 4/1006:00 -
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Tue 3/1108:55 -
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Deal found 19/8$318
Mon 21/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 28/906:00 -
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Deal found 21/8$321
Fri 4/906:00 -
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Sun 6/906:30 -
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Deal found 21/8$359
Fri 18/909:10 -
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Mon 21/906:00 -
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Deal found 20/8$387
Direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane
Explore direct flight options from Cairns to Brisbane based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 22 August 2026.
Thu 29/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sat 31/1006:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 20/8$189
Mon 14/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Tue 15/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 17/8$196
Thu 15/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sat 17/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 18/8$197
Thu 8/1015:40 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 12/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 20/8$201
Thu 10/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 14/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 18/8$205
Thu 10/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 13/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 17/8$211
Thu 15/1015:35 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 18/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 19/8$215
Last-minute flights from Cairns to Brisbane
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane. Data last updated 22 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 10/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 14/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 18/8$205
Thu 10/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 13/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 17/8$211
Sat 12/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Tue 15/906:30 -
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Deal found 22/8$221
Mon 14/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Tue 15/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 17/8$196
Mon 14/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Wed 16/906:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 17/8$222
Tue 15/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Wed 16/906:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 19/8$224
One-way flights from Cairns to Brisbane
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Brisbane. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 August 2026.
Mon 26/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 18/8$134
Wed 9/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 19/8$137
Tue 8/907:30 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 22/8$138
Mon 16/1117:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 21/8$142
Mon 16/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 18/8$144
Fri 6/1114:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 20/8$149
Mon 7/906:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 18/8$155
Wed 16/909:30 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 17/8$161
Sat 10/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 20/8$163
Wed 16/909:20 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 18/8$165
Find 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 August 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 22 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Brisbane that are best for you.
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Price
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CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Thu 29/10
06:00-08:15
Nonstop2h 15m
Brisbane
Sat 31/10
06:40-09:00
Nonstop2h 20m
$189
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Thu 10/9
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
Brisbane
Sun 13/9
06:30-09:00
Nonstop2h 30m
$197
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Thu 8/10
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
Brisbane
Mon 12/10
06:00-08:30
Nonstop2h 30m
$210
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Mon 1/2
11:40-14:00
Nonstop2h 20m
Brisbane
Mon 8/2
14:15-16:40
Nonstop2h 25m
$218
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Fri 9/10
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
Brisbane
Mon 12/10
06:00-08:30
Nonstop2h 30m
$228
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Sat 13/2
14:40-17:00
Nonstop2h 20m
Brisbane
Mon 15/2
06:10-08:35
Nonstop2h 25m
$235
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Thu 17/9
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
Brisbane
Thu 24/9
06:00-08:30
Nonstop2h 30m
$278
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Mon 7/9
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
Brisbane
Wed 9/9
18:35-21:00
Nonstop2h 25m
$285
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Sun 4/10
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
Brisbane
Tue 3/11
08:55-11:20
Nonstop2h 25m
$318
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Mon 21/9
06:00-08:10
Nonstop2h 10m
Brisbane
Mon 28/9
06:00-08:30
Nonstop2h 30m
$321
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?
Booking 84 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of $205). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of $300). 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 August 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to Brisbane in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% 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 15 August 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Brisbane flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings 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 $200 and $342 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $189 on Jetstar (29 Oct–31 Oct).
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 August 2026.
The most flights from CNS to BNE are scheduled on a Wednesday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 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 Tuesday 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.
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 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Brisbane, such as Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
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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 3 different airlines have flights from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) on a regular basis. There are 32 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 2,978 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Cairns to Brisbane?
For as low as $189, 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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Brisbane round-trip?
According to our current data, Jetstar ($88), Virgin Australia ($116), 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.
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 $81. Users have also found prices from $102 and $166 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: American Airlines (100%), United Airlines (100%), Cathay Pacific (100%).
What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Cairns to Brisbane? While on average our users pay $562, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $124. The most popular route (Cairns - Brisbane), is priced around $145.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of $205). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of $300). 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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