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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Brisbane

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Today’s best flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cairns to Brisbane

July 23 - July 29

Cheapest
Best

CNS - Brisbane

$176

$114

Round trip

July 23 - July 30

CNS - Brisbane

$176

$119

Round trip

September 9 - September 12

Best

CNS - Brisbane

$190

$126

Round trip

September 9 - September 15

CNS - Brisbane

$184

$126

Round trip

September 9 - September 10

CNS - Brisbane

$189

$126

Round trip

July 23 - July 28

CNS - Brisbane

$179

$127

Round trip

July 22 - July 26

Earliest

CNS - Brisbane

$183

$127

Round trip

July 28 - July 30

CNS - Brisbane

$182

$127

Round trip

August 19 - August 26

CNS - Brisbane

$176

$127

Round trip

August 19 - August 23

CNS - Brisbane

$183

$127

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Right now, 20% of recent fares for flights from Cairns to Brisbane are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $103–$403, with a median of $199. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating higher prices at present.
For travelers looking for cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane, the cheapest time to fly is often during December, with a median fare of $89. November and January also offer competitive pricing, both with median fares of $90. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.
A typical journey from Cairns to Brisbane takes about 4h 40m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1392 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest typically involve one connection.

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Brisbane

Regular price: $144 - $278

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cairns to Brisbane is $144 to $278. The current lowest deal is $114 with Jetstar, for travel from Jul 23-Jul 29.

now $114

Low $144

High $278

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Brisbane

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Brisbane is December, with a median price of $89. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $314. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $89

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $314

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Direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane

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Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Brisbane

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Brisbane

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

$183

$127

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Brisbane

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

$183

$133

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Brisbane

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

$156

$133

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Brisbane

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

$171

$133

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Brisbane

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

$163

$133

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Brisbane

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

$159

$133

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Brisbane

6 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 30

$252  →  $174

31%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

$252  →  $174

31%

1 night

Dec 11 - Dec 12

$249  →  $174

30%

1 night

Dec 12 - Dec 13

$249  →  $174

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Brisbane

Cairns - Brisbane route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Cairns to Brisbane are above the typical level at $114.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Brisbane, with a median price of $89.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 40m.

The median flight time for direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

68.5% of recent deals are for direct flights.

Historically, 68.5% of deals for this route are for direct flights, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in December for the best prices.

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices for flights from Cairns to Brisbane.

Cairns main airports to depart from

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Brisbane.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$114

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Cairns to Brisbane.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$114

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)

Brisbane Archerfield Airport offers an alternative arrival point for your journey to Brisbane.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1396

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Gold Coast (OOL)

Gold Coast Airport is a major hub and practical alternative to Brisbane, with frequent transport links.

📍 ~90 km from Brisbane (reachable by car or shuttle)

💸 Flights from ~$146

Sunshine Coast (MCY)

Cheapest

Sunshine Coast Airport is a primary domestic alternative for northern Brisbane, with reliable highway access.

📍 ~100 km from Brisbane (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Ballina Byron Gateway (BNK)

Ballina Byron Gateway is a viable alternative for southern Brisbane and Gold Coast travelers, serviced by low-cost carriers.

📍 ~175 km from Brisbane (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$251

Brisbane West Wellcamp (WTB)

Brisbane West Wellcamp is convenient for western Brisbane suburbs, offering regional and some interstate connections.

📍 ~135 km from Brisbane (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$393

Hervey Bay (HVB)

Hervey Bay Airport is a regional alternative for travelers willing to drive north for specific connections.

📍 ~270 km from Brisbane (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$325

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Brisbane

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Best Elite deals to Brisbane

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From CNS

Elite

Oct 24

Brisbane, Australia

73% AI deal score

$757

$535

Save $222

From CNS

Elite

Oct 07

Brisbane, Australia

72% AI deal score

$734

$535

Save $199

From CNS

Elite

Oct 13

Brisbane, Australia

72% AI deal score

$740

$535

Save $205

From CNS

Elite

Oct 14

Brisbane, Australia

72% AI deal score

$740

$535

Save $205

From CNS

Elite

Oct 11

Brisbane, Australia

72% AI deal score

$740

$535

Save $205

From CNS

Elite

Oct 07

Brisbane, Australia

72% AI deal score

$734

$535

Save $199

From CNS

Elite

Jun 23

Brisbane, Australia

67% AI deal score

$1,340

$1,037

Save $303

From CNS

Elite

Nov 17

Brisbane, Australia

50% AI deal score

$719

$655

Save $64

From CNS

Elite

Nov 18

Brisbane, Australia

50% AI deal score

$710

$655

Save $55

From CNS

Elite

Nov 18

Brisbane, Australia

50% AI deal score

$719

$655

Save $64

From CNS

Elite

Nov 17

Brisbane, Australia

50% AI deal score

$719

$655

Save $64

From CNS

Elite

Nov 16

Brisbane, Australia

50% AI deal score

$710

$655

Save $55

From CNS

Elite

Nov 17

Brisbane, Australia

49% AI deal score

$709

$655

Save $54

From CNS

Elite

Nov 27

Brisbane, Australia

49% AI deal score

$702

$655

Save $47

From CNS

Elite

Nov 27

Brisbane, Australia

49% AI deal score

$706

$655

Save $51

From CNS

Elite

Nov 12

Brisbane, Australia

49% AI deal score

$714

$675

Save $39

From CNS

Elite

Nov 12

Brisbane, Australia

49% AI deal score

$724

$675

Save $49

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Historically, the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price for a flight was around $287. Booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $301, while booking 60+ days in advance typically resulted in an average price of $350. Waiting until 0-6 days before departure usually leads to higher prices, averaging $444 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane was considered to be $103 or less. The median price for this route was $199. Prices typically ranged, with 75% of deals observed being $403 or less. This threshold represents a strong value for travelers on this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Brisbane are December, November, and January. In December, the median price was $89, while November and January both saw median prices of $90. The annual median price for this route was $199. These months typically offer the best value for travelers.

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