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Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane from C$ 96

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Virgin Australia Logo
2:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CNS
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BNE
2h 20mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
8:40 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.
BNE
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CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 209Virgin Australia
Sat, 31 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
2:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CNS
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BNE
2h 20mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
8:05 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
BNE
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CNS
6h 50m1 stop
C$ 324Virgin Australia
Sat, 31 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
2:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CNS
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BNE
2h 20mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
5:05 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
BNE
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CNS
5h 10m1 stop
C$ 325Virgin Australia
Sat, 31 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
5:35 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
CNS
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BNE
2h 20mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
8:40 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.
BNE
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CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 368Qantas Airways
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
3:35 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
CNS
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BNE
2h 20mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
6:10 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
BNE
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CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 420Qantas Airways
Fri, 26 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
2:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CNS
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BNE
2h 20mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
8:55 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
BNE
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CNS
18h 00m2 stops
C$ 436Virgin Australia
Sat, 31 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
2:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CNS
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BNE
2h 20mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
8:55 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
BNE
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CNS
18h 00m2 stops
C$ 439Virgin Australia
Sat, 31 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
3:35 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
CNS
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BNE
2h 20mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
8:40 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.
BNE
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CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 471Qantas Airways
Fri, 26 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.
CNS
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BNE
2h 20mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
8:40 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.
BNE
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CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 553Qantas Airways
Sun, 28 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
3:05 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.
CNS
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BNE
7h 30m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:10 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
BNE
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CNS
2h 25mdirect
C$ 613Qantas Airways
Tue, 30 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Brisbane flight tickets
Virgin Australia
31 Jan
CNS2:40 p.m.Cairns
2h 20m
BNE5:00 p.m.Brisbane
4 Feb
BNE8:40 p.m.Brisbane
2h 25m
CNS11:05 p.m.Cairns
C$ 209
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Virgin Australia
31 Jan
CNS2:40 p.m.Cairns
2h 20m
BNE5:00 p.m.Brisbane
4 Feb
BNE8:05 a.m.Brisbane
6h 50m
1 stop
CNS2:55 p.m.Cairns
C$ 324
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Virgin Australia
31 Jan
CNS2:40 p.m.Cairns
2h 20m
BNE5:00 p.m.Brisbane
4 Feb
BNE5:05 a.m.Brisbane
5h 10m
1 stop
CNS10:15 a.m.Cairns
C$ 325
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Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Brisbane flight tickets
Qantas Airways
22 Jan
CNS5:35 p.m.Cairns
2h 20m
BNE7:55 p.m.Brisbane
26 Jan
BNE8:40 p.m.Brisbane
2h 25m
CNS11:05 p.m.Cairns
C$ 368
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Qantas Airways
26 Dec
CNS3:35 p.m.Cairns
2h 20m
BNE5:55 p.m.Brisbane
31 Dec
BNE6:10 a.m.Brisbane
2h 25m
CNS8:35 a.m.Cairns
C$ 420
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Qantas Airways
26 Dec
CNS3:35 p.m.Cairns
2h 20m
BNE5:55 p.m.Brisbane
4 Jan
BNE8:40 p.m.Brisbane
2h 25m
CNS11:05 p.m.Cairns
C$ 471
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Brisbane that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 96,600 searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
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Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 31/1

2:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

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

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 209

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 31/1

2:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

8:05 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 50m

C$ 324

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 31/1

2:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

5:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop5h 10m

C$ 325

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 22/1

5:35 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Mon 26/1

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

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 368

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 26/12

3:35 p.m.-5:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

6:10 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 420

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 31/1

2:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

8:55 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops18h 00m

C$ 436

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 31/1

2:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

8:55 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops18h 00m

C$ 439

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 26/12

3:35 p.m.-5:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Sun 4/1

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

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 471

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 28/12

6:00 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Tue 6/1

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

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 553

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 30/12

3:05 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 30m

Brisbane

Sat 3/1

6:10 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 613

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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$ 201.

What is the cheapest Cairns to Brisbane flight route?

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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$ 228 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$ 184 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class 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 December 2025, prices for Cairns to Brisbane flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cairns to Brisbane

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Fastest flight time

2h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Brisbane

1 airport
The fastest flight from Cairns to Brisbane takes 2h 05m
Direct flights go from Cairns to Brisbane every day.
There is 1 airport in Brisbane. From Cairns there are direct flights to 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 05m.

  • 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?

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