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$79+ Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane (CNS - BNE)

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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 agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$129
(Virgin Australia)

One-way from

$79
(Virgin Australia)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$167

Good round-trip deal

$327 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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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 agosto 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/86:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
mar. 9/96:00 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 8/14$127
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/66:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
lun. 11/106:10 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/13$129
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/59:15 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
jue. 11/68:35 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/13$130
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
mié. 9/106:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
mié. 9/106:35 pmBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 8/14$132
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
mié. 8/276:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
dom. 8/316:00 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 8/13$138
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/26:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
jue. 12/411:35 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/13$140
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/56:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
lun. 12/88:40 pmBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/12$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/116:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
jue. 9/186:00 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 8/14$147
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
mar. 8/266:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
mar. 8/266:35 pmBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 8/14$153
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
sáb. 9/276:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
sáb. 10/46:00 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 8/13$159
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/306:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
mar. 11/411:35 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/13$167
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/296:00 amCNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
vie. 10/316:10 amBNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/13$172

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated agosto 14, 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

jue. 11/6

6:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

lun. 11/10

6:10 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$129

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

mar. 11/11

2:40 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

sáb. 11/15

11:35 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$129

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

mar. 9/9

6:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

mar. 9/16

6:00 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$130

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

mié. 9/10

6:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

mié. 9/10

6:35 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$130

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

jue. 11/13

6:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

sáb. 2/28

2:15 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$130

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

mié. 11/5

9:15 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

jue. 11/6

8:35 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$130

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

mié. 11/12

11:40 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

dom. 11/16

8:35 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$130

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

jue. 1/22

6:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

dom. 2/1

8:40 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$130

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

mar. 9/2

6:00 am-8:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

sáb. 9/6

6:35 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$131

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

sáb. 9/13

3:35 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

dom. 9/14

6:00 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$132

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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 August 8, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of $1,017). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,624). 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 agosto 14, 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 82% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Brisbane

Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Brisbane. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated agosto 14, 2025.

The most flights from CNS to BNE are scheduled on a Wednesday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

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 agosto 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia 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
7.5
Good
411 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

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
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

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
463 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

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 40 flights from Cairns to Brisbane, all of which are around 2h 05m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 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 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $115. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $131 round trip. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Brisbane for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Brisbane are United Airlines (97%), Air Canada (96%) and China Southern (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Brisbane is generally $1,095, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $99. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of $1,017). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,624). 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 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Brisbane

Discover the top 2 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 agosto 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$115Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$131Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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