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Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane from C$ 123

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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BNE
25 Aug — 1 Sep1
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 26 July 2026.

Mon 7/96:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 14/96:00 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/7C$ 196
Mon 7/96:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Fri 11/96:25 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/7C$ 206
Fri 28/86:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 31/86:00 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/7C$ 211
Fri 4/96:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Mon 7/96:30 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/7C$ 213
Fri 4/96:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Fri 11/96:25 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/7C$ 221
Wed 26/812:00 p.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 29/86:35 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/7C$ 225
Tue 8/96:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Virgin Australia
Wed 9/98:50 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/7C$ 232
Sun 23/86:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 30/86:00 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/7C$ 261
Wed 19/812:00 p.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 26/86:00 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/7C$ 262
Thu 17/126:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 20m
Virgin Australia
Mon 21/128:40 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/7C$ 265
Fri 21/86:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Tue 25/86:00 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/7C$ 280

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 26 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 196

One-way from

C$ 123

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 313

Good one-way deal

C$ 153 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/9-14/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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  • Virgin Australia
  • 19/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Brisbane that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 27/8

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

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 31/8

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 196

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 8/9

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

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 9/9

8:50 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 232

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 2/10

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

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 5/10

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 261

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 19/8

12:00 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 26/8

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 262

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 20/8

3:35 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 27/8

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 280

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 21/8

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

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 23/8

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 280

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 13/9

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

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 21/9

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 280

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 7/8

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

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 26/8

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 302
Cheapest one-way

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 19/9

4:55 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 123

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 18/12

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

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 154

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should look to book at least 84 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of C$ 210). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 318). 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 26 July 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cairns to Brisbane?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Brisbane flights typically cost between C$ 222 and C$ 396 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 196 on Jetstar (7 Sep-14 Sep).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Brisbane. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Brisbane flight route?

    The Cairns to Brisbane flight path was viewed by 4 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$ 196, 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 Niugini (98%), United Airlines (97%) and Air Canada (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 204 for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 153 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Brisbane) is currently priced at C$ 172.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of C$ 210). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 318). 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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