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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 AU$ 82 and round-trip from AU$ 210. 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
      AU$ 82 AU$ 224
      63% off
      63% off
      AU$ 224 AU$ 82
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 86 AU$ 224
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$ 224 AU$ 86
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 92 AU$ 224
      59% off
      59% off
      AU$ 224 AU$ 92
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 97
      56% off
      AU$ 224 AU$ 97
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 108
      28% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 108
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 111
      27% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 111
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 112
      26% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 112
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 114
      25% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 114
    • CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 115
      24% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 115
    • 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
      AU$ 210 AU$ 302
      30% off
      30% off
      AU$ 302 AU$ 210
    • 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
      AU$ 217 AU$ 302
      28% off
      28% off
      AU$ 302 AU$ 217
    • 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
      AU$ 226 AU$ 302
      25% off
      25% off
      AU$ 302 AU$ 226
    • 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
      AU$ 239
      21% off
      AU$ 302 AU$ 239
    • 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
      AU$ 240
      21% off
      AU$ 302 AU$ 240
    • 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 | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 242
      20% off
      AU$ 302 AU$ 242
    • 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
      AU$ 242
      20% off
      AU$ 302 AU$ 242
    • 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
      AU$ 242
      20% off
      AU$ 302 AU$ 242
    • 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
      AU$ 247
      18% off
      AU$ 302 AU$ 247
    • 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
      AU$ 82 AU$ 224
      63% off
      63% off
      AU$ 224 AU$ 82
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 86 AU$ 224
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$ 224 AU$ 86
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 92 AU$ 224
      59% off
      59% off
      AU$ 224 AU$ 92
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 97
      56% off
      AU$ 224 AU$ 97
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 108
      28% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 108
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 111
      27% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 111
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 112
      26% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 112
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 114
      25% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 114
    • CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 115
      24% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 115
    • 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
      AU$ 82 AU$ 1,141
      93% off
      93% off
      AU$ 1,141 AU$ 82
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 86 AU$ 1,141
      92% off
      92% off
      AU$ 1,141 AU$ 86
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 92 AU$ 1,141
      92% off
      92% off
      AU$ 1,141 AU$ 92
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 97
      91% off
      AU$ 1,141 AU$ 97
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 108
      91% off
      AU$ 1,141 AU$ 108
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 111
      90% off
      AU$ 1,141 AU$ 111
    • CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 6 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 117
      90% off
      AU$ 1,141 AU$ 117
    • CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 17 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 127
      89% off
      AU$ 1,141 AU$ 127
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 130
      89% off
      AU$ 1,141 AU$ 130
    • 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
      AU$ 146 AU$ 1,168
      88% off
      88% off
      AU$ 1,168 AU$ 146
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 182 AU$ 1,168
      84% off
      84% off
      AU$ 1,168 AU$ 182
    • CNS 15:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 18:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 251 AU$ 1,168
      79% off
      79% off
      AU$ 1,168 AU$ 251
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 382
      67% off
      AU$ 1,168 AU$ 382
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 398
      66% off
      AU$ 1,168 AU$ 398
    • CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 409
      65% off
      AU$ 1,168 AU$ 409
    • CNS 09:15
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 11:35
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 421
      64% off
      AU$ 1,168 AU$ 421
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 422
      64% off
      AU$ 1,168 AU$ 422
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 824
      28% off
      AU$ 1,168 AU$ 824
    • 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
      AU$ 214 AU$ 1,171
      82% off
      82% off
      AU$ 1,171 AU$ 214
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 82 AU$ 224
      63% off
      63% off
      AU$ 224 AU$ 82
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 86 AU$ 224
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$ 224 AU$ 86
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 92
      59% off
      AU$ 224 AU$ 92
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 97
      56% off
      AU$ 224 AU$ 97
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 108
      28% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 108
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 111
      27% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 111
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 112
      26% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 112
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 114
      25% off
      AU$ 152 AU$ 114
    • 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 AU$ 122. You’ll want to avoid October, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 204.

AU$ 204
AU$ 163
AU$ 122
AU$ 81
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 204
    Oct
  • AU$ 137
    Nov
  • AU$ 147
    Dec
  • AU$ 124
    Jan
  • AU$ 147
    Feb
  • AU$ 122
    Mar
  • AU$ 156
    Apr
  • AU$ 124
    May
  • AU$ 149
    Jun
  • AU$ 187
    Jul
  • AU$ 196
    Aug
  • AU$ 190
    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 AU$ 290. In contrast, July is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 505.

AU$ 505
AU$ 398
AU$ 290
AU$ 183
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 491
    Oct
  • AU$ 302
    Nov
  • AU$ 438
    Dec
  • AU$ 290
    Jan
  • AU$ 322
    Feb
  • AU$ 345
    Mar
  • AU$ 357
    Apr
  • AU$ 342
    May
  • AU$ 319
    Jun
  • AU$ 505
    Jul
  • AU$ 461
    Aug
  • AU$ 459
    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 Tuesday, 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.

AU$ 234
AU$ 215
AU$ 196
AU$ 177
  • AU$ 208
    Mon
  • AU$ 196
    Tue
  • AU$ 196
    Wed
  • AU$ 198
    Thu
  • AU$ 229
    Fri
  • AU$ 221
    Sat
  • AU$ 234
    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 AU$ 108) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 108
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 117
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 173
Regional Express Airlines
From AU$ 312
Air Niugini
From AU$ 679
Singapore Airlines
From AU$ 2,063

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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 AU$ 82
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 210

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 AU$ 702 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 AU$ 108, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 210. 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 AU$ 286. 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 AU$ 108. 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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