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Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane from $106

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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BNE
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Brisbane are usually found in March or June, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$177

One-way from

$109

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$265

Good round-trip deal

$255 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/11-5/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 29/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 September 2025.

Sat 15/1106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Wed 19/1118:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$177
Tue 14/1006:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 16/1006:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$178
Sat 1/1106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 3/1118:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$181
Mon 13/1006:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 16/1006:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$183
Thu 23/1006:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1006:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$184
Sat 18/1006:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 22/1006:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$186
Fri 10/1006:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 13/1018:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$187
Fri 10/1006:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 12/1006:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$193
Mon 27/1015:50CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 29/1018:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$195
Thu 30/1009:15CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Thu 6/1120:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/9$196

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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 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Brisbane that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 1/11

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 5/11

17:30-19:50

Nonstop2h 20m

$177

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 14/10

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 16/10

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$178

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 14/10

09:05-11:15

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 21/10

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$184

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 13/2

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Sun 15/2

20:40-23:05

Nonstop2h 25m

$186

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 18/10

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 22/10

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$186

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 13/10

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 16/10

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$189

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 16/11

09:15-11:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Thu 20/11

06:10-08:35

Nonstop2h 25m

$195

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 23/10

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 25/10

14:15-16:45

Nonstop2h 30m

$198

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 30/10

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Thu 6/11

06:10-08:35

Nonstop2h 25m

$198

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 8/12

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 12/12

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

$213

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Brisbane

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 12 September 2025.

Booking 65 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 17 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to Brisbane in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 49% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 14 September 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. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 17 September 2025.
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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

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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 43 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 4,807 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

    For as low as $177, 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 ($115), Virgin Australia ($146), and Qantas Airways ($204) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Brisbane. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 (94%), IndiGo (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cairns to Brisbane? While on average our users pay $328, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $106. The most popular route (Cairns - Brisbane), is priced around $129.

  • 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.

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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.

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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.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$115Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$146Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$204Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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