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Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport flight

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 AED 210 and round-trip from AED 502. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 210 AED 930
      77% off
      77% off
      AED 930 AED 210
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 240 AED 930
      74% off
      74% off
      AED 930 AED 240
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 266 AED 452
      41% off
      41% off
      AED 452 AED 266
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 267
      41% off
      AED 452 AED 267
    • CNS 12:05 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 2:20 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 267
      41% off
      AED 452 AED 267
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 286
      69% off
      AED 930 AED 286
    • CNS 5:20 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 7:40 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Virgin Australia
      AED 291
      36% off
      AED 452 AED 291
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 6:15 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 291
      36% off
      AED 452 AED 291
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 6:15 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 298
      34% off
      AED 452 AED 298
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 502 AED 810
      38% off
      38% off
      AED 810 AED 502
    • CNS 9:40 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 11:55 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 529 AED 810
      35% off
      35% off
      AED 810 AED 529
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 529 AED 810
      35% off
      35% off
      AED 810 AED 529
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 530
      35% off
      AED 810 AED 530
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 530
      35% off
      AED 810 AED 530
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 530
      35% off
      AED 810 AED 530
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 6:15 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 6:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 534
      34% off
      AED 810 AED 534
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 6:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:15 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 534
      34% off
      AED 810 AED 534
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 8:55 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 548
      32% off
      AED 810 AED 548
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      BNE 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 210 AED 3,126
      93% off
      93% off
      AED 3,126 AED 210
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 240 AED 3,126
      92% off
      92% off
      AED 3,126 AED 240
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 286 AED 3,126
      91% off
      91% off
      AED 3,126 AED 286
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 302
      90% off
      AED 3,126 AED 302
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 322
      90% off
      AED 3,126 AED 322
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 325
      90% off
      AED 3,126 AED 325
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 5:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 21 | Virgin Australia
      AED 327
      90% off
      AED 3,126 AED 327
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 344
      89% off
      AED 3,126 AED 344
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 6:15 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 355
      89% off
      AED 3,126 AED 355
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 210 AED 930
      77% off
      77% off
      AED 930 AED 210
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 240 AED 930
      74% off
      74% off
      AED 930 AED 240
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 266 AED 452
      41% off
      41% off
      AED 452 AED 266
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 267
      41% off
      AED 452 AED 267
    • CNS 12:05 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 2:20 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 267
      41% off
      AED 452 AED 267
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 286
      69% off
      AED 930 AED 286
    • CNS 5:20 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 7:40 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Dec 10 | Virgin Australia
      AED 291
      36% off
      AED 452 AED 291
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 6:15 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 291
      36% off
      AED 452 AED 291
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 6:15 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 298
      34% off
      AED 452 AED 298
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 380 AED 3,250
      88% off
      88% off
      AED 3,250 AED 380
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 412 AED 3,250
      87% off
      87% off
      AED 3,250 AED 412
    • CNS 9:40 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 11:55 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 467 AED 3,250
      86% off
      86% off
      AED 3,250 AED 467
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:20 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      AED 554
      83% off
      AED 3,250 AED 554
    • CNS 9:15 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 11:35 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      AED 597
      82% off
      AED 3,250 AED 597
    • CNS 9:15 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 11:35 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
      AED 619
      81% off
      AED 3,250 AED 619
    • CNS 3:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 6:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      AED 649
      80% off
      AED 3,250 AED 649
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 5:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
      AED 733
      77% off
      AED 3,250 AED 733
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 1,063
      67% off
      AED 3,250 AED 1,063
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 5:40 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      BNE 7:50 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      AED 598 AED 2,515
      76% off
      76% off
      AED 2,515 AED 598
    • CNS 3:35 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      BNE 5:45 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 1,760 AED 2,515
      30% off
      30% off
      AED 2,515 AED 1,760
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 210 AED 930
      77% off
      77% off
      AED 930 AED 210
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 240
      74% off
      AED 930 AED 240
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 266
      41% off
      AED 452 AED 266
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 267
      41% off
      AED 452 AED 267
    • CNS 12:05 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 2:20 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 267
      41% off
      AED 452 AED 267
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 286
      69% off
      AED 930 AED 286
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 6:15 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 291
      36% off
      AED 452 AED 291
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Oct 25 | 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

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, the best time to book is in March, with an average price of AED 314. Try to avoid October, when prices are highest, averaging around AED 534.

AED 534
AED 424
AED 314
AED 204
    Cheapest
  • AED 534
    Oct
  • AED 353
    Nov
  • AED 378
    Dec
  • AED 319
    Jan
  • AED 378
    Feb
  • AED 314
    Mar
  • AED 403
    Apr
  • AED 318
    May
  • AED 384
    Jun
  • AED 481
    Jul
  • AED 506
    Aug
  • AED 489
    Sep

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, January is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, with an average price of AED 747. In contrast, July is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching AED 1,303.

AED 1,303
AED 1,025
AED 747
AED 469
    Cheapest
  • AED 1,121
    Oct
  • AED 779
    Nov
  • AED 1,129
    Dec
  • AED 747
    Jan
  • AED 830
    Feb
  • AED 890
    Mar
  • AED 919
    Apr
  • AED 882
    May
  • AED 821
    Jun
  • AED 1,303
    Jul
  • AED 1,188
    Aug
  • AED 1,184
    Sep

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

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport is usually Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

AED 603
AED 554
AED 504
AED 455
    Cheapest
  • AED 535
    Mon
  • AED 505
    Tue
  • AED 504
    Wed
  • AED 511
    Thu
  • AED 591
    Fri
  • AED 570
    Sat
  • AED 603
    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 AED 266) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AED 266
Virgin Australia
From AED 291
Qantas Airways
From AED 335
Regional Express Airlines
From AED 904
Air Niugini
From AED 1,895
FlexFlight
From AED 1,916

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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

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 10m

    8:10 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ933

    Cairns Airport

    12:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    2:20 PM

    BNE

    S M T W - - S
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  3. VA784

    Cairns Airport

    2:40 PM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    5:00 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA786

    Cairns Airport

    5:25 PM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    7:45 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
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  5. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    8:15 AM

    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 1,394.9 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AED 210
Cheapest return ticket price AED 502

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 1 hour 56 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 13 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 AED 1,524 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Brisbane Airport to downtown is about 13 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • 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 AED 266, and round-trip fares start from AED 502. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 16; 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 54 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 AED 738. 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 AED 266. 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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