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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 $219. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Brisbane.$210 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $210, select.

Brisbane.$219 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.

Brisbane.$219 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.

Brisbane.$220 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $220, select.

Brisbane.$222 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $222, select.

Brisbane.$257 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $257, select.

Brisbane.$257 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $257, select.

Brisbane.$268 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May, returning Sun, 16 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $268, select.

Brisbane.$280 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $280, select.

Brisbane.$280 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $280, select.

Brisbane.$285 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.

Brisbane.$286 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $286, select.

Brisbane.$288 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.

Brisbane.$288 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.

Brisbane.$288 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.

Brisbane.$288 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Brisbane

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Cheapest flight found	$210
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	2 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	371

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 $210. 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 15 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 June 2026, there are 371 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 August.

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 Saturday, 8 August 2026.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 15 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.

Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Cairns and Brisbane share the same timezone, UTC+10.
Choose from 92 weekly Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Jetstar is the earliest you can take. Virgin Australia Regional operates the last service of the day at 21:10.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CNS to BNE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Brisbane (and then other destinations in Australia) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Qantas.
With 77.7% of services landing on schedule, Virgin Australia is the most punctual carrier offering CNS to BNE flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between CNS and BNE include:
- Townsville Airport
- Mackay Airport
- Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)

The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport flight is $108. A return ticket is currently $210. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from CNS to BNE by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CNS to BNE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairns Airport, 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near CNS:

Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Consider booking a hotel close to BNE if you're catching a late Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Brisbane Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or Alpha Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Brisbane and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Brisbane Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.

When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)

The quietest month for a flight from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Brisbane based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Brisbane is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from CNS to BNE in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 21ºC on average.

Explore more of Australia

You've done Brisbane, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel around 72 kilometres south-east to Gold Coast to check off its must-visit sights. From SkyPoint Observation Deck to Pelican Beach and Burleigh Head National Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.