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$78+ Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane (CNS - BNE)

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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BNE
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 28, 2025.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Fri 1/27:05 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 12/27$343
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:05 pmCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Tue 12/306:35 pmBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 12/27$344
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 1/18:55 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 12/26$357
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/263:35 pmCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/28:55 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$369
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 12/316:35 pmBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/26$443
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 12/316:35 pmBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/26$473
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 1/47:00 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/26$481
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:00 pmCNS - BNE
2 stops14h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 1/22:50 pmBNE - CNS
1 stop3h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/25$850

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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$119
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Jetstar)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$200

Good round-trip deal

$155 or less

Good one-way deal

$115 or less
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 28, 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

Mon 1/19

5:20 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Thu 1/22

8:35 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$119

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 2/6

3:00 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$119

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 2/21

11:40 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 3/4

2:15 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$120

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 2/21

11:40 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Mon 3/2

6:10 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$120

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 2/26

11:40 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Fri 2/27

8:40 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$121

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 3/4

8:35 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$124

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 2/26

11:40 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Thu 2/26

8:40 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$125

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Sat 2/28

8:35 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$125

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 1/23

6:10 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$126

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 1/24

5:30 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$127

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Deals found on 12/28

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Compare providers for flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cairns-Brisbane flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cairns-Brisbane flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cairns-Brisbane flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cairns-Brisbane flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cairns-Brisbane flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Brisbane from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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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 December 26, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cairns to Brisbane is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of $63). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of $113). 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 December 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairns to Brisbane in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 84% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Jetstar from Cairns to Brisbane by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

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

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

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

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

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

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

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

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.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Cairns to Brisbane?

    Booking a flight from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) is your only option if you wish to fly from Cairns to Brisbane. On a typical day, there are 41 flights from Cairns to Brisbane, all of which are around 2h 05m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Brisbane flight route?

    This flight path from Cairns to Brisbane was viewed by 3 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?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Brisbane in 2h 15m. Fly via Virgin Australia or Jetstar to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 865 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Brisbane, with prices starting at $60. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $131 and $269, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Brisbane for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $58. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cairns to Brisbane for a low price.

  • 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 (96%), United Airlines (94%) and China Eastern (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Brisbane is generally $401, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $77. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Brisbane), you can expect to pay $122 for that flight.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of $63). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of $113). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Brisbane

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Brisbane. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$114Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$131Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$269Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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