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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$56 and round-trip from US$153. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$104
      46% off
      46% off
      US$104 US$56
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      US$58 US$104
      44% off
      44% off
      US$104 US$58
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$61 US$104
      41% off
      41% off
      US$104 US$61
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$63
      39% off
      US$104 US$63
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$63
      39% off
      US$104 US$63
    • CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$68
      35% off
      US$104 US$68
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      32% off
      US$104 US$71
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      US$73
      27% off
      US$100 US$73
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      US$73
      27% off
      US$100 US$73
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      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$188
      19% off
      19% off
      US$188 US$153
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$159 US$188
      15% off
      15% off
      US$188 US$159
    • 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$188
      15% off
      15% off
      US$188 US$159
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$160
      15% off
      US$188 US$160
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$164
      13% off
      US$188 US$164
    • CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$165
      12% off
      US$188 US$165
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 13 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$165
      12% off
      US$188 US$165
    • CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$165
      12% off
      US$188 US$165
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 08:35
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Virgin Australia
      US$165
      12% off
      US$188 US$165
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      BNE 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$104
      46% off
      46% off
      US$104 US$56
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      US$58 US$104
      44% off
      44% off
      US$104 US$58
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$61 US$104
      41% off
      41% off
      US$104 US$61
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$63
      39% off
      US$104 US$63
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$63
      39% off
      US$104 US$63
    • CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$68
      35% off
      US$104 US$68
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      32% off
      US$104 US$71
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      US$73
      27% off
      US$100 US$73
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      US$73
      27% off
      US$100 US$73
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$544
      90% off
      90% off
      US$544 US$56
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      US$58 US$544
      89% off
      89% off
      US$544 US$58
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$61 US$544
      89% off
      89% off
      US$544 US$61
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$63
      88% off
      US$544 US$63
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$63
      88% off
      US$544 US$63
    • CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$68
      88% off
      US$544 US$68
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      87% off
      US$544 US$71
    • CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 19 | Virgin Australia
      US$82
      85% off
      US$544 US$82
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$83
      85% off
      US$544 US$83
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$210 US$617
      66% off
      66% off
      US$617 US$210
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
      US$224 US$617
      64% off
      64% off
      US$617 US$224
    • CNS 11:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 7 | Virgin Australia
      US$286 US$617
      54% off
      54% off
      US$617 US$286
    • CNS 09:40
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 11:55
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$334
      46% off
      US$617 US$334
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      US$395
      36% off
      US$617 US$395
    • CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$405
      34% off
      US$617 US$405
    • CNS 15:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 18:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      US$415
      33% off
      US$617 US$415
    • CNS 17:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 20:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      US$422
      32% off
      US$617 US$422
    • CNS 17:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 20:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
      US$431
      30% off
      US$617 US$431
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 17:40
      2h 10m
      Direct
      BNE 19:50
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      US$200 US$599
      67% off
      67% off
      US$599 US$200
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$56 US$104
      46% off
      46% off
      US$104 US$56
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      US$58 US$104
      44% off
      44% off
      US$104 US$58
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$61
      41% off
      US$104 US$61
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$63
      39% off
      US$104 US$63
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$63
      39% off
      US$104 US$63
    • CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$68
      35% off
      US$104 US$68
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$71
      32% off
      US$104 US$71
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      US$73
      27% off
      US$100 US$73
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 3 | 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$144.

US$144
US$115
US$86
US$57
    Cheapest
  • US$144
    Oct
  • US$97
    Nov
  • US$104
    Dec
  • US$87
    Jan
  • US$104
    Feb
  • US$86
    Mar
  • US$110
    Apr
  • US$87
    May
  • US$105
    Jun
  • US$132
    Jul
  • US$138
    Aug
  • US$134
    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$356.

US$356
US$280
US$204
US$128
    Cheapest
  • US$346
    Oct
  • US$213
    Nov
  • US$309
    Dec
  • US$204
    Jan
  • US$227
    Feb
  • US$244
    Mar
  • US$251
    Apr
  • US$241
    May
  • US$225
    Jun
  • US$356
    Jul
  • US$325
    Aug
  • US$324
    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$167
US$153
US$139
US$125
  • US$148
    Mon
  • US$139
    Tue
  • US$139
    Wed
  • US$141
    Thu
  • US$163
    Fri
  • US$157
    Sat
  • US$167
    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$77) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$77
Virgin Australia
From US$81
Qantas Airways
From US$122
Regional Express Airlines
From US$224
Air Niugini
From US$479

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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 - T - T F S
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  2. JQ933

    Cairns Airport

    12:05

    CNS

    2h 15m

    14:20

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA776

    Cairns Airport

    09:15

    CNS

    2h 20m

    11:35

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  4. VA786

    Cairns Airport

    17:25

    CNS

    2h 20m

    19:45

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
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  5. VA784

    Cairns Airport

    14:40

    CNS

    2h 20m

    17:00

    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$56
Cheapest return ticket price US$153

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 17:40, with about 25 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$253 in November, 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$73, and round-trip fares start from US$153. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 24; 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 59 minutes, and around 90 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$197. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$73. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport operates around 90 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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