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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 122 US$ 163
        25% off
        25% off
        US$ 163 US$ 122
      • CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        BNE 06:30
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 123 US$ 163
        25% off
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        US$ 163 US$ 123
      • CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 123 US$ 163
        25% off
        25% off
        US$ 163 US$ 123
      • CNS 07:30
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 09:40
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        BNE 06:30
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 09:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 124
        24% off
        US$ 163 US$ 124
      • CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 124
        24% off
        US$ 163 US$ 124
      • CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        BNE 18:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 21:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 129
        21% off
        US$ 163 US$ 129
      • CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 130
        20% off
        US$ 163 US$ 130
      • CNS 09:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 11:20
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 130
        20% off
        US$ 163 US$ 130
      • CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        BNE 06:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 135
        17% off
        US$ 163 US$ 135
      • CNS 09:10
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 11:20
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        BNE 18:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 21:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 135
        17% off
        US$ 163 US$ 135
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BNE 14:00
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Aug 1 | Normal Airline
        BNE 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Aug 3 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 59 US$ 92
        36% off
        36% off
        US$ 92 US$ 59
      • CNS 15:35
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 17:45
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 60 US$ 92
        35% off
        35% off
        US$ 92 US$ 60
      • CNS 07:30
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 09:40
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 66 US$ 92
        28% off
        28% off
        US$ 92 US$ 66
      • CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 67
        27% off
        US$ 92 US$ 67
      • CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 67
        27% off
        US$ 92 US$ 67
      • CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 74
        20% off
        US$ 92 US$ 74
      • CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 75
        18% off
        US$ 92 US$ 75
      • CNS 06:00
        2h 15m
        Direct
        BNE 08:15
        Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Sep 1 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 76
        17% off
        US$ 92 US$ 76
      • CNS 06:00
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 08:10
        Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 76
        17% off
        US$ 92 US$ 76
      • CNS 15:35
        2h 10m
        Direct
        BNE 17:45
        Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 76
        17% off
        US$ 92 US$ 76
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BNE 14:00
        Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Aug 1 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, the best time to buy is in March, with an average price of US$ 85. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as US$ 148.

US$ 148
US$ 117
US$ 85
US$ 54
    Cheapest
  • US$ 148
    Jul
  • US$ 117
    Aug
  • US$ 105
    Sep
  • US$ 102
    Oct
  • US$ 95
    Nov
  • US$ 102
    Dec
  • US$ 86
    Jan
  • US$ 102
    Feb
  • US$ 85
    Mar
  • US$ 109
    Apr
  • US$ 86
    May
  • US$ 103
    Jun

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, July is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, with an average price of US$ 179. In contrast, December is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$ 303.

US$ 303
US$ 241
US$ 179
US$ 117
  • US$ 179
    Jul
  • US$ 197
    Aug
  • US$ 199
    Sep
  • US$ 266
    Oct
  • US$ 210
    Nov
  • US$ 303
    Dec
  • US$ 201
    Jan
  • US$ 223
    Feb
  • US$ 239
    Mar
  • US$ 247
    Apr
  • US$ 237
    May
  • US$ 221
    Jun

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

US$ 155
US$ 141
US$ 127
US$ 113
    Cheapest
  • US$ 135
    Mon
  • US$ 129
    Tue
  • US$ 127
    Wed
  • US$ 132
    Thu
  • US$ 149
    Fri
  • US$ 144
    Sat
  • US$ 155
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport

See which airlines fly from Cairns to Brisbane. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From US$ 66
Virgin Australia
From US$ 71
Qantas Airways
From US$ 91
Air Niugini
From US$ 439

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Flight Schedule from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Brisbane and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    08:10

    BNE

    S M - W T F S
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  2. JQ935

    Cairns Airport

    15:05

    CNS

    2h 10m

    17:15

    BNE

    - M - W - F S
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  3. JQ937

    Cairns Airport

    12:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    14:10

    BNE

    S - T - T - -
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  4. JQ931

    Cairns Airport

    09:10

    CNS

    2h 10m

    11:20

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  5. VA786

    Cairns Airport

    16:55

    CNS

    2h 15m

    19:10

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
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  6. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  7. VA792

    Cairns Airport

    20:55

    CNS

    2h 15m

    23:10

    BNE

    - - - - T - -
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Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 1,394.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$ 59
Cheapest return ticket price US$ 122

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)?

    It takes around 2 hours 14 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Brisbane Airport(bne).
  • There are around 13 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE).
  • Tickets cost around US$ 114 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$ 182 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 06:00 and arrives in Brisbane Airport (BNE) at 08:20.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 19:40 and arrives in Brisbane Airport (BNE) at 21:50.
    • The distance from Brisbane Airport to downtown is about 13km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 4857 flights per month.

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