Question 1

How popular is this Cairns to Brisbane flight route?

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The Cairns to Brisbane flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 2

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cairns to Brisbane round-trip from C$ 180. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from C$ 203, and Qantas Airways, from C$ 1,381. These flights start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 3

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 102 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from C$ 108 and Qantas Airways from C$ 177 one-way.

Question 4

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 5

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

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of C$ 1,242). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,682). 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 6

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

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

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Brisbane

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The most flights from CNS to BNE are scheduled on a Tuesday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brisbane ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm 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 10

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

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On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,820 for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 116 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Brisbane) is currently priced at C$ 167.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Brisbane?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Brisbane are Air Canada (96%), China Southern (95%) and United Airlines (94%).

Question 12

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 41 days in advance, which can save you up to 58% on flights from Cairns to Brisbane compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 41 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at C$ 209. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from C$ 298.

Question 13

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Brisbane from Cairns average C$ 226. You can even find prices in March for less than C$ 226, as users have found deals to Brisbane from as low as C$ 134. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Brisbane from Cairns. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 21%.

Question 14

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

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Brisbane as you normally would.

Question 15

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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Cairns to Brisbane. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 19

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Cairns to Brisbane by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Cairns to Brisbane with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

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

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Round-trip from	C$ 180
One-way from	C$ 102
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	C$ 274
Good one-way deal	C$ 138 or less

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