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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 £47 and round-trip from £100. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      £47 £79
      41% off
      41% off
      £79 £47
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £50 £79
      37% off
      37% off
      £79 £50
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      £53 £79
      33% off
      33% off
      £79 £53
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      £53
      33% off
      £79 £53
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £53
      33% off
      £79 £53
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £55
      30% off
      £79 £55
    • CNS 12:05 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 2:20 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      £57
      28% off
      £79 £57
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      £58
      35% off
      £89 £58
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Feb 4 | Jetstar Airways
      £59
      25% off
      £79 £59
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £100 £154
      35% off
      35% off
      £154 £100
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £101 £154
      34% off
      34% off
      £154 £101
    • CNS 12:05 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 2:20 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £107 £154
      31% off
      31% off
      £154 £107
    • CNS 9:15 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 11:35 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Jan 8 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £108
      30% off
      £154 £108
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 7:45 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jan 11 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £110
      28% off
      £154 £110
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:20 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Jan 10 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £110
      28% off
      £154 £110
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £112
      27% off
      £154 £112
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 7:45 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jan 9 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £112
      27% off
      £154 £112
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 7:45 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jan 7 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 6:40 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £114
      26% off
      £154 £114
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
      BNE 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Brisbane - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      £47 £602
      92% off
      92% off
      £602 £47
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £50 £602
      92% off
      92% off
      £602 £50
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      £53 £602
      91% off
      91% off
      £602 £53
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      £53
      91% off
      £602 £53
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £53
      91% off
      £602 £53
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £55
      91% off
      £602 £55
    • CNS 12:05 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 2:20 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      £57
      91% off
      £602 £57
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Feb 4 | Jetstar Airways
      £59
      90% off
      £602 £59
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £60
      90% off
      £602 £60
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      £47 £79
      41% off
      41% off
      £79 £47
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £50 £79
      37% off
      37% off
      £79 £50
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      £53 £79
      33% off
      33% off
      £79 £53
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      £53
      33% off
      £79 £53
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £53
      33% off
      £79 £53
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £55
      30% off
      £79 £55
    • CNS 12:05 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 2:20 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      £57
      28% off
      £79 £57
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      £58
      35% off
      £89 £58
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Feb 4 | Jetstar Airways
      £59
      25% off
      £79 £59
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 9:40 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 11:55 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      £239 £648
      63% off
      63% off
      £648 £239
    • CNS 9:15 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 11:35 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Australia
      £240 £648
      63% off
      63% off
      £648 £240
    • CNS 12:05 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 2:20 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      £291 £648
      55% off
      55% off
      £648 £291
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £291
      55% off
      £648 £291
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 7:45 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      £343
      47% off
      £648 £343
    • CNS 5:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      £351
      46% off
      £648 £351
    • CNS 9:40 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 11:55 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £385
      41% off
      £648 £385
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      £391
      40% off
      £648 £391
    • CNS 9:15 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      BNE 11:35 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      £403
      38% off
      £648 £403
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 5:40 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      BNE 7:50 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      £172 £490
      65% off
      65% off
      £490 £172
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      £47 £79
      41% off
      41% off
      £79 £47
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £50 £79
      37% off
      37% off
      £79 £50
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      £53
      33% off
      £79 £53
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      £53
      33% off
      £79 £53
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £53
      33% off
      £79 £53
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £55
      30% off
      £79 £55
    • CNS 12:05 PM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 2:20 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      £57
      28% off
      £79 £57
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      BNE 8:15 AM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      £58
      35% off
      £89 £58
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Nov 14 | 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 £65. Try to avoid October, when prices are highest, averaging around £107.

£107
£86
£65
£44
    Cheapest
  • £95
    Nov
  • £78
    Dec
  • £66
    Jan
  • £78
    Feb
  • £65
    Mar
  • £83
    Apr
  • £66
    May
  • £79
    Jun
  • £99
    Jul
  • £104
    Aug
  • £101
    Sep
  • £107
    Oct

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, November is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, with an average price of £142. In contrast, July is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching £268.

£268
£205
£142
£79
  • £142
    Nov
  • £232
    Dec
  • £154
    Jan
  • £171
    Feb
  • £183
    Mar
  • £189
    Apr
  • £181
    May
  • £169
    Jun
  • £268
    Jul
  • £244
    Aug
  • £244
    Sep
  • £233
    Oct

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 Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Friday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

£125
£115
£105
£95
    Cheapest
  • £111
    Mon
  • £106
    Tue
  • £106
    Wed
  • £105
    Thu
  • £125
    Fri
  • £120
    Sat
  • £124
    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 £58) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From £58
Virgin Australia
From £66
Qantas Airways
From £68
Regional Express Airlines
From £166
Air Niugini
From £354

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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 T F S
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  3. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    8:20 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA784

    Cairns Airport

    2:40 PM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    5:00 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  5. VA780

    Cairns Airport

    11:40 AM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    2:00 PM

    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 £47
Cheapest return ticket price £100

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 3 minutes 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 17 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 £231 in November, 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 £58, and round-trip fares start from £100. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Jan 11; 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 2 hours 2 minutes, and around 88 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 £157. 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 £58. 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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