Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE)

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Flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £104. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Brisbane.£43 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 6 Jun, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.

Brisbane.£43 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.

Brisbane.£43 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 3 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.

Brisbane.£47 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From £47, select.

Brisbane.£52 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From £52, select.

Brisbane.£52 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From £52, select.

Brisbane.£54 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From £54, select.

Brisbane.£57 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jul.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 20 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From £57, select.

Brisbane.£57 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From £57, select.

Brisbane.£57 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From £57, select.

Brisbane.£73 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From £73, select.

Brisbane.£104 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Sep.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Mon, 20 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Brisbane

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Brisbane flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Cairns to Brisbane: Alternative routes

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Cairns to Brisbane: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£43
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	2 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	419

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Brisbane is £93. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Cairns to Brisbane?

2 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Brisbane.

Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane?

Qantas, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane.

How many flights are there a week from Cairns to Brisbane?

As of October 2026, there are 419 flights per week flying from Cairns to Brisbane.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Brisbane?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Brisbane is usually January.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport on Wednesday, 13 January 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Brisbane?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Brisbane but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Brisbane?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Brisbane is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns Airport to Brisbane with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Brisbane.

This information is correct as of April 2016

Airlines that fly from Cairns to Brisbane

Jetstar Airways, Qantas, QantasLink, Tigerair Australia and Virgin Australia all fly to Brisbane Airport from Cairns.

Terminal Information – Departing

This is only a guideline. Always check your boarding pass for up-to-date terminal information.

Flights to Brisbane depart from the domestic terminal (T2). This terminal is home to numerous souvenir and gift shops, selling everything from chocolates and duty free goodies to merino wool clothing and Aussie handicrafts. There are plenty of places to grab a bite, whether you're looking for a healthy salad or a hearty Italian meal. Half an hour of free Wi-Fi is available in the domestic departure lounge for every passenger. If you need more internet access it costs $3* (just over £1.50) per hour/60MB, $6* (just over £3) for 24 hours/160 MB, or $30* (just overe £15.50) for 7 days/1.2 GB.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Brisbane Airport is about 12 miles away from the CBD. Flights from Cairns land in the domestic terminal. The airport has excellent transport connections. The Airtrain runs between both the domestic and international terminals and on to the city centre. If you book your tickets in advance you can save up to 15% on the ticket price. One-way tickets usually cost $16* (about £8.35) while return tickets are $30* (about £15.60). Shuttle buses are available with Con-X-ion to Brisbane CBD and other destinations like the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. You can book your tickets in advance, or upon arrival at the airport .Taxis are available from outside the domestic arrivals hall: expect to pay around $35* (just over £18). Car hire is also available from the airport.

Practical Information

You don't need a passport to fly on domestic routes within Australia. You may be asked to show photographic identification when you check in and before boarding, so we recommend carrying your passport anyway. Try to arrive at the airport no later than one hour before scheduled departure.

What to expect in Brisbane

There's no time difference between Cairns and Brisbane. Prices are similar in both places: dinner for two is generally cheaper in Brisbane, while beer is more expensive. Brisbane is colder than Cairns, with an average temperature of 15 °C during the winter and 26°C during summer. March to May (autumn) is the best time to visit Brisbane, with mild temperatures and great hotel deals. Most of Brisbane's festivals take place in winter (Out of the Box, Ekka, Brisbane Marathon Festival) and spring (KiteFest, Brisbane Festival, Valley Fiesta, Brisbane Writer's Festival, Brisbane International Film Festival), so we recommend booking your accommodation well in advance if this is when you're planning to visit.

*Prices subject to change