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Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane from £59

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BNE
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Brisbane are usually found in March or June, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£87

One-way from

£59

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£130

Good one-way deal

£83 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/10-16/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£4 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Brisbane. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Tue 14/1006:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 16/1006:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/9£87
Thu 13/1106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 17/1107:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 14/9£92
Wed 29/1017:20CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1118:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£96
Thu 30/1014:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Thu 6/1106:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/9£97
Fri 14/1111:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Sun 23/1120:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/9£120
Fri 31/1017:20CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 7/1108:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/9£123
Tue 30/906:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 4/1018:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/9£145
Tue 16/906:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Thu 25/906:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 14/9£161
Wed 29/1023:55CNS - BNE
1 stop24h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 5/1106:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/9£191
Tue 16/906:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 20/918:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 15/9£191
Mon 15/921:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 25/921:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/9£204
Thu 25/921:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 29/921:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/9£205

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Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 14/10

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 16/10

06:00-08:25

Nonstop2h 25m

£87

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 13/2

06:00-08:20

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Sun 15/2

20:40-23:05

Nonstop2h 25m

£91

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 13/11

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 17/11

07:00-09:20

Nonstop2h 20m

£92

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 29/10

17:20-19:40

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 5/11

18:40-21:00

Nonstop2h 20m

£96

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 23/10

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 25/10

14:15-16:45

Nonstop2h 30m

£97

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 30/10

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Thu 6/11

06:10-08:35

Nonstop2h 25m

£97

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 14/11

11:40-14:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Sun 23/11

20:40-23:05

Nonstop2h 25m

£120

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 31/10

17:20-19:40

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Fri 7/11

08:35-11:00

Nonstop2h 25m

£123

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 14/3

11:40-14:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 18/3

05:05-10:15

1 stop5h 10m

£131

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 30/9

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 4/10

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

£145

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cairns to Brisbane is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of £1,361). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,951). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to BNE?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Brisbane. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

When flying from Cairns to Brisbane, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 81% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Brisbane flight route?

    Within the past month, 39 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Brisbane.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Brisbane in 2h 10m. Fly via Jetstar or Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. The distance between Cairns and Brisbane is about 865 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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    Before booking your flight to Brisbane from Cairns, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (97%), Air Canada (94%), IndiGo( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    On average you can expect to pay £147 for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is £57 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Brisbane) is currently priced at £89.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of £1,361). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,951). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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