Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Brisbane (CNS - BNE)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$131	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Mar 26 — Sun, Mar 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Brisbane is currently $131
Cheapest one-way flight	$66	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Brisbane is currently $66
Last-minute weekend getaway	$186	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Brisbane is currently $186
Cheapest business class flights	$520	Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Mar 26 — Sun, Mar 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Brisbane is currently $520

Fastest flight	2 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cairns to Brisbane takes 2 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Brisbane is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–195
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $195–415

Popular airlines from Cairns to Brisbane

Qantas

Nonstop

from $293

Typical price: $265–400

39 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - BNE Every day

211 weekly connecting flights

CNS - BNE Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $176

Typical price: $160–285

30 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - BNE Every day

89 weekly connecting flights

CNS - BNE Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $131

Typical price: $135–275

19 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - BNE Every day

85 weekly connecting flights

CNS - BNE Every day
Air Niugini

from $664

Typical price: $830–1,600

13 weekly connecting flights

CNS - BNE Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Rex

4 weekly connecting flights

CNS - BNE Every Mon, Thu
Fiji Airways

Typical price: $1,150–2,050

3 weekly connecting flights

CNS - BNE Every Mon, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 6 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Brisbane

Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Australia 21 min 8 mi
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 11 min 56 mi
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 1 hr 26 min 60 mi
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

Ballina Australia 2 hr 2 min 99 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Brisbane

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $125 to $195.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Brisbane recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $131. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $66.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Brisbane is $293, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Brisbane is $176, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Brisbane is $131, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Air Niugini flight from Cairns to Brisbane is $664, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Brisbane starts at $131 from Thu, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $66 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

2 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Brisbane.

Many people travel to Brisbane in winter (Jun–Aug) and the Dec–Jan school holiday break. Key events include Ekka (Aug), an annual agricultural event also called the Royal Queensland Show. The popular Brisbane Festival (Sep) draws crowds to music, theater, dance and circus performances. The rainy season (Nov–May) begins late in the spring and runs through fall, with tropical cyclones possible Jan–Mar.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Brisbane.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to Brisbane really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to Brisbane.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 39 nonstop flights and 211 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns to Brisbane are:

Virgin Australia offers 30 nonstop flights and 89 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
Jetstar offers 19 nonstop flights and 85 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
Air Niugini offers 13 connecting flights per week. Air Niugini flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
Rex offers 4 connecting flights per week. Rex flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
Fiji Airways offers 3 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Brisbane.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Brisbane recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $131. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $66.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Brisbane is $293, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Brisbane is $176, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Brisbane is $131, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Air Niugini flight from Cairns to Brisbane is $664, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 5.

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane.

There are 39 Qantas direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 Virgin Australia direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Brisbane at price $186 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane.

There are 39 Qantas direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 Virgin Australia direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairns and Brisbane start at $131 from Thu, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 29 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Brisbane, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairns and Brisbane start at $520 from Thu, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 29 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Brisbane start at $131 from Thu, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 29.

To book business class trips from Cairns to Brisbane, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairns and Brisbane starts at $186 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Brisbane at price $186 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.