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Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane

CNS — BNE
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Brisbane are usually found in May or April, 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£87

One-way from

£49

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£114

Good one-way deal

£60 or less
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 21/5-22/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Cairns to Brisbane
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 4/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m 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. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cairns to Brisbane.
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Brisbane from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Brisbane

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 21 March 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of £1,379). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,969). 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 25 March 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 82% 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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from CNS to BNE are scheduled on a Friday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 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 25 March 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

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 Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Brisbane, with prices starting at £87. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Jetstar and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £88 and £367, respectively. Virgin Australia is 30% 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 £49 on Virgin Australia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from £63 and Qantas Airways from £97 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: Air Canada (90%), American Airlines (89%), Qatar Airways( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

    On average you can expect to pay £73 for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is £49 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Brisbane) is currently priced at £94.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane (average of £1,379). Flying from Cairns to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,969). 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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