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Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane from £50

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 22/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BNE
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Cairns to Brisbane are usually found in May or March, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£105

One-way from

£50

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£125

Good one-way deal

£74 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/5-31/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£9 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% 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 21 February 2025.

Wed 26/216:05CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Tue 4/319:00BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 20/2£105
Tue 22/406:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 7/521:05BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/2£159
Thu 27/212:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/220:50BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£168
Sun 2/312:45CNS - BNE
1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 4/307:15BNE - CNS
3 stops8h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2£536

Find flights from Cairns to Brisbane within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Brisbane that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 28/5

15:35-17:45

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 31/5

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

£105

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 22/4

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 7/5

21:05-23:35

Nonstop2h 30m

£159

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 18/4

17:55-23:05

1 stop5h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 21/4

09:50-16:30

1 stop6h 40m

£410

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 6/3

12:35-19:10

1 stop6h 35m

Brisbane

Mon 10/3

15:40-18:00

Nonstop2h 20m

£742

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 22/6

06:00-08:10

Nonstop2h 10m

£50

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 19/4

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

£60

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 21/4

11:45-13:55

Nonstop2h 10m

£110

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 21/4

17:55-23:05

1 stop5h 10m

£214

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Brisbane

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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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cairns to Brisbane is 71 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of £1,384). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,980). 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 21 February 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.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Brisbane

Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Brisbane. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from CNS to BNE are scheduled on a Wednesday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

Rainfall in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brisbane ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Brisbane when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brisbane, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brisbane. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Brisbane. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Brisbane flight route?

    Within the past month, 34 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Brisbane.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Brisbane round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Brisbane, with prices starting at £105. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £159 and £742, respectively. Jetstar is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Brisbane one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £50 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from £60 and Qantas Airways from £110 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Brisbane?

    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 (92%), Qatar Airways( 88%).

  • 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 £56 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Brisbane) is currently priced at £97.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of £1,384). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,980). 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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