$104+ Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane (CNS - BNE)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BNE
Oct 22 — Oct 291
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to BrisbaneExplore 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 September 22, 2026.
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 September 22, 2026.
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sun 11/16:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sun 11/86:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/18![Jetstar logo]()
$134
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Wed 10/216:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Fri 10/236:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 9/21![Jetstar logo]()
$142
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sat 10/319:40 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sun 11/16:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/18![Jetstar logo]()
$153
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Thu 10/226:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/256:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/20![Jetstar logo]()
$158
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sun 10/186:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/256:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/17![Jetstar logo]()
$160
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Sat 10/246:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/256:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/19![Jetstar logo]()
$164
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/166:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sun 11/226:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/22![Jetstar logo]()
$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Thu 12/176:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sun 1/108:55 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 9/20![Jetstar logo]()
$167
Best flights from Cairns to BrisbaneDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 22, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 22, 2026.
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sun 11/16:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sun 11/86:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/18![Jetstar logo]()
$134
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Thu 11/52:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 11/96:10 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 9/20![Virgin Australia logo]()
$196
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 12/213:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 1/108:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 9/20![Qantas Airways logo]()
$326
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Sat 10/246:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/256:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/19![Jetstar logo]()
$164
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Thu 12/315:25 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 1/26:10 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 9/21![Virgin Australia logo]()
$196
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Thu 10/86:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sat 10/106:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 9/21![Jetstar logo]()
$217
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Wed 12/306:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Tue 1/56:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/21![Jetstar logo]()
$217
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Tue 2/233:45 pm -
1 stop14h 45m
Wed 2/242:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 9/21![Virgin Australia logo]()
$280
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 12/215:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Thu 1/76:05 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 9/20![Qantas Airways logo]()
$326
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 10/103:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 10/196:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 9/17![Jetstar logo]()
$278
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Wed 10/213:45 pm -
Nonstop2h 15m
Wed 10/284:50 pm -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 9/21![Qantas Airways logo]()
$359
Last-minute flights from Cairns to BrisbaneDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane. Data last updated September 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane. Data last updated September 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sun 10/186:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/256:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/17![Jetstar logo]()
$160
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Wed 10/216:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Fri 10/236:00 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 9/21![Jetstar logo]()
$142
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Thu 10/226:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/256:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/20![Jetstar logo]()
$158
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Thu 10/226:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Thu 10/226:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 9/20![Jetstar logo]()
$167
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Sat 10/246:00 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 10/256:40 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/19![Jetstar logo]()
$164
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/276:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Thu 10/292:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/17![Jetstar logo]()
$188
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sat 10/319:40 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sun 11/16:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/18![Jetstar logo]()
$153
One-way flights from Cairns to BrisbaneSearch for one-way flight options from Cairns to Brisbane. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 22, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Brisbane. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 22, 2026.
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Thu 11/52:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Virgin Australia logo]()
$104
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/226:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/20![Jetstar logo]()
$105
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/106:00 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Virgin Australia logo]()
$106
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Fri 11/136:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Jetstar logo]()
$111
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Fri 11/62:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Virgin Australia logo]()
$112
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/222:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/17![Virgin Australia logo]()
$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Mon 10/266:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/18![Jetstar logo]()
$116
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/236:00 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/17![Virgin Australia logo]()
$121
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/612:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/20![Jetstar logo]()
$123
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/89:10 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/17![Jetstar logo]()
$125
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/26:00 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/17![Virgin Australia logo]()
$129
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 September 22, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $134 (Jetstar) |
One-way from | $104 (Virgin Australia) |
Popular in | September |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $234 |
Good round-trip deal | $176 or less |
Good one-way deal | $161 or less |
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Brisbane that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Fri 11/13
6:00 am-8:15 am
Nonstop2h 15m
Brisbane
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$111
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Fri 11/6
2:40 pm-5:00 pm
Nonstop2h 20m
Brisbane
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$112
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Tue 12/22
2:40 pm-5:00 pm
Nonstop2h 20m
Brisbane
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$113
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Sun 12/27
6:00 am-8:20 am
Nonstop2h 20m
Brisbane
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$121
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Fri 10/23
6:00 am-8:15 am
Nonstop2h 15m
Brisbane
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$121
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Sun 11/1
6:00 am-8:15 am
Nonstop2h 15m
Brisbane
Sun 11/8
6:40 am-9:00 am
Nonstop2h 20m
$134
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Mon 12/21
5:40 pm-8:00 pm
Nonstop2h 20m
Brisbane
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$143
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Sat 10/24
6:00 am-8:10 am
Nonstop2h 10m
Brisbane
Sun 10/25
6:40 am-9:00 am
Nonstop2h 20m
$164
Quickest round-trip
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Sat 10/10
6:00 am-8:10 am
Nonstop2h 10m
Brisbane
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$168
CairnsBrisbane
CNS Cairns - BNE Brisbane
CNSBNE
Cairns
Thu 11/5
2:40 pm-5:00 pm
Nonstop2h 20m
Brisbane
Mon 11/9
6:10 am-8:35 am
Nonstop2h 25m
$196
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cairns-Brisbane flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cairns-Brisbane flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
CNS-BNE
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Brisbane
Prices
Airlines
Delays
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?
The best time to book flights from Cairns to Brisbane is 41 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of $145). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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 September 22, 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairns to Brisbane in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 81% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
How often are flights from Cairns to Brisbane delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Cairns and Brisbane have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Brisbane flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Brisbane flights?
Over the last year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.
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 September 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar 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.
Comfort
7.5
Entertainment
6.4
Crew
8.2
Boarding
7.8
Food
6.4
Overall
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentElio,Jan 2026
MEL - ADL
Comfort
7.5
Entertainment
6.4
Crew
8.2
Boarding
7.8
Food
6.4
Overall
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentElio,Jan 2026
MEL - ADL
Comfort
7.5
Entertainment
6.4
Crew
8.2
Boarding
7.8
Food
6.4
Overall
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentElio,Jan 2026
MEL - ADL
Comfort
7.5
Entertainment
6.4
Crew
8.2
Boarding
7.8
Food
6.4
Overall
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentElio,Jan 2026
MEL - ADL
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| Cheapest$60 | Average$158 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
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| Cheapest$249 | Average$275 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% |