CNS - BNE

£55 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Brisbane

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Brisbane (CNS-BNE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to Brisbane that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane

Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
18:35 - 20:55BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
£87Jetstar
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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:55 - 11:20BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
£92Jetstar
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Sun, 9 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:15CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 09:20BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
£103Jetstar
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Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:10CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
18:35 - 20:55BNE-CNS
2h 20mdirect
£109Jetstar
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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
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14:50 - 17:05CNS-BNE
2h 15mdirect
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15:00 - 17:15BNE-CNS
2h 15mdirect
Wed, 29 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
09:15 - 11:35CNS-BNE
2h 20mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
14:15 - 16:40BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
£115Virgin Australia
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Mon, 5 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
17:20 - 19:40CNS-BNE
2h 20mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
20:40 - 23:05BNE-CNS
2h 25mdirect
£125Virgin Australia
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
18:40 - 20:50CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 08:35BNE-CNS
2h 30mdirect
£191Qantas Airways
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Tue, 28 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
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07:15 - 11:40CNS-BNE
4h 25m1 stop
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15:00 - 17:15BNE-CNS
2h 15mdirect
Sat, 11 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
18:40 - 20:50CNS-BNE
2h 10mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 15:30BNE-CNS
8h 45m1 stop
£278Qantas Airways
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Qantas Economy Class offers 32 inches of legroom.
Qantas domestic flights offer Wi-Fi on select flights.
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 17% price drop
August
Most popular
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+1
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+1
Cheapest return fare
£87
Typical prices: £108-192
Jetstar
Wed 15/10Wed 15/10
CNS - BNE • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£55
Typical prices: £70-122
Jetstar
Tue 9/12
CNS - BNE • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Cairns to Brisbane

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Qantas Airways

Qantas Economy Class offers 32 inches of seat pitch, providing decent legroom for a comfortable journey.


Qantas domestic flights offer Wi-Fi on select flights, enhancing connectivity during your journey.

United Airlines

Consider Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, especially if you're in a higher boarding zone.


United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats for added comfort.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to Brisbane flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Brisbane to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Brisbane?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cairns to Brisbane clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Brisbane on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Cairns to Brisbane. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Brisbane, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Brisbane is March, where tickets cost £103 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £145 and £140 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Brisbane, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cairns to Brisbane

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£55
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cairns to Brisbane

When to book flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Brisbane based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Brisbane

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane was £75 for a one-way ticket and £118 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Brisbane?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Brisbane flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and Brisbane, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane?

    There are direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Brisbane.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Brisbane?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Brisbane from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairns to Brisbane

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Brisbane to Cairns? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £141 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cairns to Brisbane.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cairns to Brisbane

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Brisbane to Cairns

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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