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Flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Find cheap airlines flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Cairns to Brisbane, including Virgin Australia, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Brisbane

Non stop flight deals! Book direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane: One way flights from $61, round trip flights from $103. Cheapest next 3 months.

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Flight Info | Cairns to Brisbane

The distance between Cairns and Brisbane is about 1,392.22 km. It takes around 2 hours 14 minutes on average to fly from Cairns to Brisbane. The most popular month to Brisbane is June. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price $61
Cheapest return ticket price $103
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 1,392.22 km
Average flight time 2 hours 14 minutes
Popular airline Virgin Australia

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

The cheapest time for Cairns to Brisbane flights: Sep 14 to Sep 21 — one way flight prices from $58.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cairns to Brisbane based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $134.

  • How long does it take to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE)?

    It takes about 2 hours 14 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE)?

  • How many airports are there in Brisbane (BNE)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Brisbane (BNE): Brisbane Airport.

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