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Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AED 210 and round-trip from AED 542. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 210 AED 578
      64% off
      64% off
      AED 578 AED 210
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 221 AED 578
      62% off
      62% off
      AED 578 AED 221
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 236 AED 578
      59% off
      59% off
      AED 578 AED 236
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 249
      56% off
      AED 578 AED 249
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 279
      28% off
      AED 390 AED 279
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 286
      27% off
      AED 390 AED 286
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 289
      26% off
      AED 390 AED 289
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 293
      25% off
      AED 390 AED 293
    • CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 297
      24% off
      AED 390 AED 297
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 542 AED 778
      30% off
      30% off
      AED 778 AED 542
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 559 AED 778
      28% off
      28% off
      AED 778 AED 559
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 583 AED 778
      25% off
      25% off
      AED 778 AED 583
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 617
      21% off
      AED 778 AED 617
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 618
      21% off
      AED 778 AED 618
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 623
      20% off
      AED 778 AED 623
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 623
      20% off
      AED 778 AED 623
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 623
      20% off
      AED 778 AED 623
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 636
      18% off
      AED 778 AED 636
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      BNE 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 210 AED 578
      64% off
      64% off
      AED 578 AED 210
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 221 AED 578
      62% off
      62% off
      AED 578 AED 221
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 236 AED 578
      59% off
      59% off
      AED 578 AED 236
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 249
      56% off
      AED 578 AED 249
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 279
      28% off
      AED 390 AED 279
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 286
      27% off
      AED 390 AED 286
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 289
      26% off
      AED 390 AED 289
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 293
      25% off
      AED 390 AED 293
    • CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 297
      24% off
      AED 390 AED 297
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 210 AED 2,945
      93% off
      93% off
      AED 2,945 AED 210
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 221 AED 2,945
      92% off
      92% off
      AED 2,945 AED 221
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 236 AED 2,945
      92% off
      92% off
      AED 2,945 AED 236
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 249
      92% off
      AED 2,945 AED 249
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 279
      91% off
      AED 2,945 AED 279
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 286
      90% off
      AED 2,945 AED 286
    • CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 6 | Virgin Australia
      AED 302
      90% off
      AED 2,945 AED 302
    • CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 17 | Virgin Australia
      AED 328
      89% off
      AED 2,945 AED 328
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 335
      89% off
      AED 2,945 AED 335
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 376 AED 3,016
      88% off
      88% off
      AED 3,016 AED 376
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      AED 470 AED 3,016
      84% off
      84% off
      AED 3,016 AED 470
    • CNS 15:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 18:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      AED 648 AED 3,016
      79% off
      79% off
      AED 3,016 AED 648
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
      AED 1,027
      66% off
      AED 3,016 AED 1,027
    • CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      AED 1,055
      65% off
      AED 3,016 AED 1,055
    • CNS 09:15
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 11:35
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      AED 1,085
      64% off
      AED 3,016 AED 1,085
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 1,088
      64% off
      AED 3,016 AED 1,088
    • CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 1,249
      59% off
      AED 3,016 AED 1,249
    • CNS 09:15
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 11:35
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
      AED 2,168
      28% off
      AED 3,016 AED 2,168
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 17:40
      2h 10m
      Direct
      BNE 19:50
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      AED 551 AED 2,881
      81% off
      81% off
      AED 2,881 AED 551
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 210 AED 578
      64% off
      64% off
      AED 578 AED 210
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 221 AED 578
      62% off
      62% off
      AED 578 AED 221
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 236
      59% off
      AED 578 AED 236
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 249
      56% off
      AED 578 AED 249
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 279
      28% off
      AED 390 AED 279
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 286
      27% off
      AED 390 AED 286
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 289
      26% off
      AED 390 AED 289
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 293
      25% off
      AED 390 AED 293
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Brisbane are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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 AED 314. You’ll want to avoid October, when the average price can reach as high as AED 525.

AED 525
AED 420
AED 314
AED 209
    Cheapest
  • AED 525
    Oct
  • AED 353
    Nov
  • AED 379
    Dec
  • AED 319
    Jan
  • AED 378
    Feb
  • AED 314
    Mar
  • AED 403
    Apr
  • AED 319
    May
  • AED 384
    Jun
  • AED 482
    Jul
  • AED 506
    Aug
  • AED 489
    Sep

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, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, with an average price of AED 748. In contrast, July is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AED 1,304.

AED 1,304
AED 1,026
AED 748
AED 470
    Cheapest
  • AED 1,266
    Oct
  • AED 780
    Nov
  • AED 1,130
    Dec
  • AED 748
    Jan
  • AED 831
    Feb
  • AED 891
    Mar
  • AED 920
    Apr
  • AED 883
    May
  • AED 822
    Jun
  • AED 1,304
    Jul
  • AED 1,189
    Aug
  • AED 1,185
    Sep

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.

AED 603
AED 554
AED 504
AED 455
    Cheapest
  • AED 535
    Mon
  • AED 505
    Tue
  • AED 504
    Wed
  • AED 511
    Thu
  • AED 591
    Fri
  • AED 570
    Sat
  • AED 603
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AED 279) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AED 279
Virgin Australia
From AED 300
Qantas Airways
From AED 446
Regional Express Airlines
From AED 804
Air Niugini
From AED 1,751
Singapore Airlines
From AED 5,324

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What is the 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 T W T F S
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  2. JQ935

    Cairns Airport

    15:05

    CNS

    2h 10m

    17:15

    BNE

    - - - - - - S
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  3. JQ933

    Cairns Airport

    12:05

    CNS

    2h 15m

    14:20

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA786

    Cairns Airport

    16:55

    CNS

    2h 15m

    19:10

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
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  5. VA784

    Cairns Airport

    14:40

    CNS

    2h 20m

    17:00

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  6. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  7. VA780

    Cairns Airport

    11:40

    CNS

    2h 20m

    14:00

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Airport and Brisbane Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,394.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AED 210
Cheapest return ticket price AED 542

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

    Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport takes about 2 hours on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 12 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 18:55, with about 23 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AED 1,810 in October, 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.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport currently start from AED 279, and round-trip fares start from AED 542. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Dec 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 55 minutes, and around 93 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport is AED 739. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, with one-way fares starting from AED 279. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport operates around 92 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Brisbane Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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