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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$57 and round-trip from US$148. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57 US$195
      71% off
      71% off
      US$195 US$57
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$61 US$195
      69% off
      69% off
      US$195 US$61
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65 US$195
      67% off
      67% off
      US$195 US$65
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$68
      65% off
      US$195 US$68
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$76
      30% off
      US$108 US$76
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$80
      26% off
      US$108 US$80
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$81
      25% off
      US$108 US$81
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Virgin Australia
      US$83
      23% off
      US$108 US$83
    • CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 6 | Virgin Australia
      US$83
      56% off
      US$195 US$83
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$148 US$212
      30% off
      30% off
      US$212 US$148
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$153 US$212
      28% off
      28% off
      US$212 US$153
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$159 US$212
      25% off
      25% off
      US$212 US$159
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$168
      21% off
      US$212 US$168
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$169
      20% off
      US$212 US$169
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$170
      20% off
      US$212 US$170
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$170
      20% off
      US$212 US$170
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$170
      20% off
      US$212 US$170
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$174
      18% off
      US$212 US$174
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      BNE 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57 US$195
      71% off
      71% off
      US$195 US$57
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$61 US$195
      69% off
      69% off
      US$195 US$61
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65 US$195
      67% off
      67% off
      US$195 US$65
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$68
      65% off
      US$195 US$68
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$76
      30% off
      US$108 US$76
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$80
      26% off
      US$108 US$80
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$81
      25% off
      US$108 US$81
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Virgin Australia
      US$83
      23% off
      US$108 US$83
    • CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 6 | Virgin Australia
      US$83
      56% off
      US$195 US$83
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57 US$803
      93% off
      93% off
      US$803 US$57
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$61 US$803
      92% off
      92% off
      US$803 US$61
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65 US$803
      92% off
      92% off
      US$803 US$65
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$68
      92% off
      US$803 US$68
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$76
      91% off
      US$803 US$76
    • CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 6 | Virgin Australia
      US$83
      90% off
      US$803 US$83
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$89
      89% off
      US$803 US$89
    • CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 17 | Virgin Australia
      US$90
      89% off
      US$803 US$90
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$96
      88% off
      US$803 US$96
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$103 US$821
      87% off
      87% off
      US$821 US$103
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      US$128 US$821
      84% off
      84% off
      US$821 US$128
    • CNS 15:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 18:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      US$177 US$821
      78% off
      78% off
      US$821 US$177
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
      US$286
      65% off
      US$821 US$286
    • CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      US$288
      65% off
      US$821 US$288
    • CNS 09:15
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 11:35
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      US$296
      64% off
      US$821 US$296
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$303
      63% off
      US$821 US$303
    • CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      US$340
      59% off
      US$821 US$340
    • CNS 09:15
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 11:35
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
      US$591
      28% off
      US$821 US$591
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 17:40
      2h 10m
      Direct
      BNE 19:50
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      US$154 US$725
      79% off
      79% off
      US$725 US$154
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      US$57 US$195
      71% off
      71% off
      US$195 US$57
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$61 US$195
      69% off
      69% off
      US$195 US$61
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$65
      67% off
      US$195 US$65
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$68
      65% off
      US$195 US$68
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$76
      30% off
      US$108 US$76
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$80
      26% off
      US$108 US$80
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$81
      25% off
      US$108 US$81
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$89
      18% off
      US$108 US$89
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Brisbane are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport are usually in March, with an average price of US$86. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach US$143.

US$143
US$115
US$86
US$58
    Cheapest
  • US$143
    Oct
  • US$96
    Nov
  • US$103
    Dec
  • US$87
    Jan
  • US$103
    Feb
  • US$86
    Mar
  • US$110
    Apr
  • US$87
    May
  • US$105
    Jun
  • US$131
    Jul
  • US$138
    Aug
  • US$133
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, January is often the month to find the lowest fares from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, with an average price of US$204. July is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$355.

US$355
US$280
US$204
US$129
    Cheapest
  • US$345
    Oct
  • US$213
    Nov
  • US$308
    Dec
  • US$204
    Jan
  • US$226
    Feb
  • US$243
    Mar
  • US$251
    Apr
  • US$241
    May
  • US$224
    Jun
  • US$355
    Jul
  • US$324
    Aug
  • US$323
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$165
US$152
US$138
US$125
  • US$146
    Mon
  • US$138
    Tue
  • US$138
    Wed
  • US$140
    Thu
  • US$161
    Fri
  • US$156
    Sat
  • US$165
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport is Jetstar Airways (from US$76) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$76
Virgin Australia
From US$83
Qantas Airways
From US$122
Regional Express
From US$219
Air Niugini
From US$483

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Brisbane and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ935

    Cairns Airport

    15:05

    CNS

    2h 10m

    17:15

    BNE

    - - - - - - S
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  3. VA784

    Cairns Airport

    14:40

    CNS

    2h 20m

    17:00

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA786

    Cairns Airport

    16:55

    CNS

    2h 15m

    19:10

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
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  5. VA776

    Cairns Airport

    09:15

    CNS

    2h 20m

    11:35

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  6. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  7. VA780

    Cairns Airport

    11:40

    CNS

    2h 20m

    14:00

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Airport and Brisbane Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,394.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$57
Cheapest return ticket price US$148

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

    Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport takes about 2 hours on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 12 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 18:55, with about 23 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$493 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Brisbane Airport to downtown is about 13km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 4857 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport currently start from US$76, and round-trip fares start from US$148. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Dec 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 55 minutes, and around 93 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport is US$201. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$76. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport operates around 92 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Brisbane Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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