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

310 flights are operational weekly from Cairns to Brisbane as of August 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 16% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 day?

The number of flights available between Cairns and Brisbane is 44 per day as of August 2025. The most frequent departure time is 6:00a.m., with 52% 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$ 71 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Brisbane in 2025

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3:35 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.CNS-BNE

2h 10mdirect

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

2h 25mdirect

C$ 161Jetstar

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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep

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

2h 10mdirect

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

2h 25mdirect

C$ 172Jetstar

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Mon, 13 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct

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

2h 20mdirect

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

2h 25mdirect

C$ 188Virgin Australia

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Thu, 30 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

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

2h 15mdirect

8:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.BNE-CNS

2h 30mdirect

C$ 190Virgin Australia

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Sun, 14 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep

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$ 199Jetstar

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Sun, 14 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep

5:25 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.CNS-BNE

2h 15mdirect

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

2h 25mdirect

C$ 202Virgin Australia

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Thu, 23 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct

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

2h 10mdirect

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

2h 25mdirect

C$ 353

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Sun, 28 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep

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

2h 10mdirect

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

2h 20mdirect

C$ 381

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Mon, 29 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep

8:00 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.CNS-BNE

2h 10mdirect

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

2h 30mdirect

C$ 410Qantas Airways

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Thu, 11 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep

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

2h 10mdirect

6:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.BNE-CNS

4h 20m1 stop

C$ 724Qantas Airways

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Thu, 11 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Brisbane flight tickets

Virgin Australia

30 Oct

CNS6:00 a.m.Cairns

2h 20m

BNE8:20 a.m.Brisbane

3 Nov

BNE8:40 p.m.Brisbane

2h 25m

CNS11:05 p.m.Cairns

C$ 188

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Virgin Australia

14 Sep

CNS6:00 a.m.Cairns

2h 15m

BNE8:15 a.m.Brisbane

21 Sep

BNE8:40 a.m.Brisbane

2h 30m

CNS11:10 a.m.Cairns

C$ 190

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Virgin Australia

23 Oct

CNS5:25 p.m.Cairns

2h 15m

BNE7:40 p.m.Brisbane

26 Oct

BNE8:40 p.m.Brisbane

2h 25m

CNS11:05 p.m.Cairns

C$ 202

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Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Brisbane

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Qantas Airways

11 Sep

CNS8:00 p.m.Cairns

2h 10m

BNE10:10 p.m.Brisbane

14 Sep

BNE6:05 a.m.Brisbane

2h 30m

CNS8:35 a.m.Cairns

C$ 410

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Qantas Airways

11 Sep

CNS6:00 a.m.Cairns

2h 10m

BNE8:10 a.m.Brisbane

14 Sep

BNE6:00 a.m.Brisbane

4h 20m

1 stop

CNS10:20 a.m.Cairns

C$ 724

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Qantas Airways

11 Sep

CNS6:45 a.m.Cairns

11h 40m

3 stops

BNE6:25 p.m.Brisbane

14 Sep

BNE10:25 a.m.Brisbane

9h 10m

2 stops

CNS7:35 p.m.Cairns

C$ 2,442

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 30/8

3:35 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 6/9

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

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 161

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 13/10

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

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 19/10

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

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 172

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 30/10

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

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Mon 3/11

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

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 188

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 14/9

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

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 21/9

8:40 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 190

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 14/9

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

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 21/9

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

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 199

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 23/10

5:25 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 26/10

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

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 202

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 28/9

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

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 30/9

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

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 353

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 29/9

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

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 30/9

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

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 381

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 11/9

8:00 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 14/9

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

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 410

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 11/9

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

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 14/9

6:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop4h 20m

C$ 724

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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$ 192. 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$ 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$ 174 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 August 2025, prices for Cairns to Brisbane flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	C$ 71
Fastest flight time	2h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Brisbane	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Brisbane from Cairns in the past 72 hours is C$ 71. The best round-trip flight deal from Cairns to Brisbane found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 161.

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 26.62% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 21.25%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 17.57%, and Embraer 190 with 14.05%.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Cairns to Brisbane?

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Can I find flights from Cairns to Brisbane with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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