What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cairns to Brisbane?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cairns to Brisbane

How many flights depart from Cairns to Brisbane on average per week?

314 flights are operational weekly from Cairns to Brisbane as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Cairns to Brisbane on average per day?

The number of flights available between Cairns and Brisbane is 44 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 6:00a.m., with 53% of daily flights leaving at noon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Brisbane Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Brisbane Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Brisbane Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 104 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Brisbane in 2025

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cairns and Brisbane?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 181 to C$ 302. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 163.

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6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE

2h 10mdirect

6:35 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.BNE-CNS

2h 20mdirect

C$ 163Jetstar

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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct

6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.CNS-BNE

2h 15mdirect

7:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.BNE-CNS

2h 20mdirect

C$ 194Jetstar

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Sun, 9 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov

6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE

2h 10mdirect

6:35 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.BNE-CNS

2h 20mdirect

C$ 204Jetstar

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Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct

6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.CNS-BNE

2h 15mdirect

6:40 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.BNE-CNS

2h 20mdirect

C$ 215Jetstar

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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov

5:20 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.CNS-BNE

2h 20mdirect

8:40 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.BNE-CNS

2h 25mdirect

C$ 234Virgin Australia

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Mon, 5 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan

9:15 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.CNS-BNE

2h 20mdirect

8:40 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.BNE-CNS

2h 25mdirect

C$ 272Virgin Australia

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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov

6:40 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.CNS-BNE

2h 10mdirect

6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.BNE-CNS

2h 30mdirect

C$ 359Qantas Airways

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Sat, 11 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct

6:50 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.CNS-BNE

2h 10mdirect

6:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.BNE-CNS

2h 25mdirect

C$ 398

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Mon, 29 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.CNS-BNE

2h 10mdirect

6:25 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.BNE-CNS

2h 30mdirect

C$ 457

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Sun, 28 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep

6:40 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.CNS-BNE

2h 10mdirect

6:05 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.BNE-CNS

9h 25m1 stop

C$ 524Qantas Airways

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Sat, 11 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Brisbane flight tickets

Virgin Australia

5 Jan

CNS5:20 p.m.Cairns

2h 20m

BNE7:40 p.m.Brisbane

19 Jan

BNE8:40 p.m.Brisbane

2h 25m

CNS11:05 p.m.Cairns

C$ 234

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Virgin Australia

26 Oct

CNS9:15 a.m.Cairns

2h 20m

BNE11:35 a.m.Brisbane

2 Nov

BNE8:40 p.m.Brisbane

2h 25m

CNS11:05 p.m.Cairns

C$ 272

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Virgin Australia

24 Sep

CNS6:00 a.m.Cairns

2h 15m

BNE8:15 a.m.Brisbane

28 Sep

BNE9:05 p.m.Brisbane

2h 30m

CNS11:35 p.m.Cairns

C$ 363

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Jetstar flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to Brisbane flight tickets

Jetstar

15 Oct

CNS6:00 a.m.Cairns

2h 10m

BNE8:10 a.m.Brisbane

15 Oct

BNE6:35 p.m.Brisbane

2h 20m

CNS8:55 p.m.Cairns

C$ 163

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Jetstar

9 Nov

CNS6:00 a.m.Cairns

2h 15m

BNE8:15 a.m.Brisbane

13 Nov

BNE7:00 a.m.Brisbane

2h 20m

CNS9:20 a.m.Cairns

C$ 194

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Jetstar

10 Oct

CNS6:00 a.m.Cairns

2h 10m

BNE8:10 a.m.Brisbane

10 Oct

BNE6:35 p.m.Brisbane

2h 20m

CNS8:55 p.m.Cairns

C$ 204

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 15/10

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 15/10

6:35 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 163

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 9/11

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 13/11

7:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 194

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 10/10

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Fri 10/10

6:35 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 204

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 10/11

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 14/11

6:40 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 215

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 5/1

5:20 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Mon 19/1

8:40 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 234

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 26/10

9:15 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Sun 2/11

8:40 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 272

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 11/10

6:40 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 12/10

6:05 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 359

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 29/9

6:50 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 30/9

6:00 a.m.-8:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 398

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 28/9

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 30/9

6:25 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 457

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 11/10

6:40 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 12/10

6:05 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop9h 25m

C$ 524

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cairns and Brisbane?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Brisbane?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Brisbane. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 193. The month of June is another great option to travel to Brisbane, with average flight prices from Cairns averaging around C$ 202.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Brisbane from Cairns when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Brisbane for around C$ 231 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Brisbane from Cairns for as low as C$ 165 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cairns to Brisbane flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Cairns to Brisbane flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Cairns to Brisbane flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Cairns to Brisbane flights are approximately 11% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time	2h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Brisbane	1 airport

The fastest flight from Cairns to Brisbane takes 2h 10m

Direct flights go from Cairns to Brisbane every day.

There is 1 airport near Brisbane: Brisbane (BNE)

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How far is Cairns to Brisbane by plane?
The distance between Cairns and Brisbane is about 1388.5 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 2h 10m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Brisbane Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Brisbane Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Brisbane Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Cairns to Brisbane?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cairns and Brisbane, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), making up 27.37% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 21.40%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 17.06%, and Embraer 190 with 15.71%.

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