Question 1

How long does a flight from Cairns to Brisbane take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Cairns generally make it to Brisbane in 2h 10m. The flying distance between the two cities is 865 miles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Cairns and Brisbane per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 12 and 15 direct flights that take off from Cairns and land in Brisbane, with an average flight time of 2h 18m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 97 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Cairns and Brisbane per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 12 and 15 direct flights that take off from Cairns and land in Brisbane, with an average flight time of 2h 18m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 97 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane was £52 for a one-way ticket and £93 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Cairns and Brisbane are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (40 flights per week), Virgin Australia (34 flights per week), and Jetstar (23 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Cairns and Brisbane are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (40 flights per week), Virgin Australia (34 flights per week), and Jetstar (23 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Cairns to Brisbane. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Cairns to Brisbane. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 06:00 and will be landing in Brisbane at 08:15.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Brisbane jets off at 17:35 and lands at 19:55.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Brisbane is March, where tickets cost £105 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £147 and £141 respectively.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Brisbane is March, where tickets cost £105 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £147 and £141 respectively.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

How often are flights from Cairns to Brisbane delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Cairns and Brisbane historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 103 minutes.

Question 20

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Brisbane flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Jetstar have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 10% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Brisbane flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Brisbane is March, where tickets cost £105 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £147 and £141 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Brisbane?

Cairns and Brisbane are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (40 flights per week), Virgin Australia (34 flights per week), and Jetstar (23 flights per week).

How often are flights from Cairns to Brisbane delayed?

Weekly flights between Cairns and Brisbane historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 103 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Brisbane flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Brisbane flights?

Based on our data, Jetstar have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 10% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Brisbane?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Cairns and Brisbane per day?

How long does a flight from Cairns to Brisbane take?

Direct flights from Cairns generally make it to Brisbane in 2h 10m. The flying distance between the two cities is 865 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Brisbane?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 06:00 and will be landing in Brisbane at 08:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Brisbane?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Brisbane jets off at 17:35 and lands at 19:55.

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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 £52 for a one-way ticket and £93 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.

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.

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