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Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane from C$ 87

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BNE
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 March 2026.

Wed 13/56:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 13/52:50 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3C$ 174
Wed 22/46:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 29/46:00 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/3C$ 176
Fri 24/46:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Fri 1/56:35 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/3C$ 199
Tue 2/66:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 14/68:45 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3C$ 207
Sat 4/46:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 4/46:35 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3C$ 223
Tue 27/102:40 p.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 20m
Virgin Australia
Wed 9/1211:35 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 10/3C$ 235
Thu 22/106:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Virgin Australia
Mon 26/106:10 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/3C$ 238
Sun 20/94:55 p.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Virgin Australia
Wed 30/96:10 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/3C$ 241
Wed 22/41:55 p.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Virgin Australia
Sat 25/410:40 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 9/3C$ 245

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 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 174

One-way from

C$ 87

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 226

Good one-way deal

C$ 92 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/5-13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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  • 13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 13 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Brisbane that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 4/4

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 4/4

6:35 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 223

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 22/4

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 25/4

1:40 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 245
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 2/6

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 87

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 8/7

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 118

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 28/7

1:55 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 118

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 5/7

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 143

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 19/3

6:00 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 196

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 16/7

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 200

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 20/3

6:00 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 229

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 20/3

6:00 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 283

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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 round-trip flight from Cairns to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should look to book at least 64 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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of C$ 82). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 148). 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 13 March 2026.

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.

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Brisbane flight route?

    The Cairns to Brisbane flight path was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

    For as low as C$ 223, Jetstar can have you in Brisbane from Cairns in 2h 10m. There are 1392 km between Cairns and Brisbane. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Brisbane are Air Canada (98%), United Airlines (98%) and China Eastern (97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 152 for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 90 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Brisbane) is currently priced at C$ 166.

  • 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 vacation 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of C$ 82). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 148). 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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