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Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from S$ 73 and round-trip from S$ 189. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 73 S$ 165
      56% off
      56% off
      S$ 165 S$ 73
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 77 S$ 165
      53% off
      53% off
      S$ 165 S$ 77
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 83 S$ 165
      50% off
      50% off
      S$ 165 S$ 83
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 87
      47% off
      S$ 165 S$ 87
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 93
      35% off
      S$ 144 S$ 93
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 101
      30% off
      S$ 144 S$ 101
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 102
      28% off
      S$ 144 S$ 102
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 102
      28% off
      S$ 144 S$ 102
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 106
      26% off
      S$ 144 S$ 106
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 189 S$ 285
      34% off
      34% off
      S$ 285 S$ 189
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 195 S$ 285
      32% off
      32% off
      S$ 285 S$ 195
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 203 S$ 285
      28% off
      28% off
      S$ 285 S$ 203
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 215
      25% off
      S$ 285 S$ 215
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 216
      24% off
      S$ 285 S$ 216
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 08:55
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Brisbane - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 218
      24% off
      S$ 285 S$ 218
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 06:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 09:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 218
      24% off
      S$ 285 S$ 218
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BNE 18:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 21:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 218
      24% off
      S$ 285 S$ 218
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Virgin Australia
      BNE 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Brisbane - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 222
      22% off
      S$ 285 S$ 222
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
      BNE 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Brisbane - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 73 S$ 165
      56% off
      56% off
      S$ 165 S$ 73
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 77 S$ 165
      53% off
      53% off
      S$ 165 S$ 77
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 83 S$ 165
      50% off
      50% off
      S$ 165 S$ 83
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 87
      47% off
      S$ 165 S$ 87
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 93
      35% off
      S$ 144 S$ 93
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 101
      30% off
      S$ 144 S$ 101
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 102
      28% off
      S$ 144 S$ 102
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 102
      28% off
      S$ 144 S$ 102
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 106
      26% off
      S$ 144 S$ 106
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 73 S$ 1,079
      93% off
      93% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 73
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 77 S$ 1,079
      93% off
      93% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 77
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 83 S$ 1,079
      92% off
      92% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 83
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 87
      92% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 87
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 101
      91% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 101
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 102
      91% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 102
    • CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 6 | Virgin Australia
      S$ 106
      90% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 106
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 106
      90% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 106
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 108
      90% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 108
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 14:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 17:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      S$ 247 S$ 1,079
      77% off
      77% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 247
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 275 S$ 1,079
      75% off
      75% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 275
    • CNS 17:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 20:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      S$ 290 S$ 1,079
      73% off
      73% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 290
    • CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 293
      73% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 293
    • CNS 17:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 19:45
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
      S$ 302
      72% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 302
    • CNS 12:05
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 14:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 308
      71% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 308
    • CNS 15:40
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 18:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      S$ 313
      71% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 313
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      S$ 341
      68% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 341
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 20m
      Direct
      BNE 08:20
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
      S$ 369
      66% off
      S$ 1,079 S$ 369
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 17:40
      2h 10m
      Direct
      BNE 19:50
      Cairns - Brisbane | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      S$ 208 S$ 385
      46% off
      46% off
      S$ 385 S$ 208
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 73 S$ 165
      56% off
      56% off
      S$ 165 S$ 73
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 77 S$ 165
      53% off
      53% off
      S$ 165 S$ 77
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 83
      50% off
      S$ 165 S$ 83
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 87
      47% off
      S$ 165 S$ 87
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 93
      35% off
      S$ 144 S$ 93
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 18:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 101
      30% off
      S$ 144 S$ 101
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 102
      28% off
      S$ 144 S$ 102
    • CNS 06:00
      2h 15m
      Direct
      BNE 08:15
      Cairns - Brisbane | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      S$ 102
      28% off
      S$ 144 S$ 102
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BNE 14:00
      Cairns - Brisbane | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport are usually in March, with an average price of S$ 110. October sees the highest fares, around S$ 184.

S$ 184
S$ 147
S$ 110
S$ 73
    Cheapest
  • S$ 184
    Oct
  • S$ 123
    Nov
  • S$ 132
    Dec
  • S$ 111
    Jan
  • S$ 132
    Feb
  • S$ 110
    Mar
  • S$ 141
    Apr
  • S$ 111
    May
  • S$ 134
    Jun
  • S$ 168
    Jul
  • S$ 177
    Aug
  • S$ 171
    Sep

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport are usually in January, with an average price of S$ 261. July sees the highest fares, around S$ 455.

S$ 455
S$ 358
S$ 261
S$ 164
    Cheapest
  • S$ 442
    Oct
  • S$ 272
    Nov
  • S$ 394
    Dec
  • S$ 261
    Jan
  • S$ 290
    Feb
  • S$ 311
    Mar
  • S$ 321
    Apr
  • S$ 308
    May
  • S$ 287
    Jun
  • S$ 455
    Jul
  • S$ 415
    Aug
  • S$ 413
    Sep

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport is Wednesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

S$ 213
S$ 195
S$ 177
S$ 159
    Cheapest
  • S$ 189
    Mon
  • S$ 178
    Tue
  • S$ 177
    Wed
  • S$ 180
    Thu
  • S$ 209
    Fri
  • S$ 200
    Sat
  • S$ 213
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport is Jetstar Airways (from S$ 102) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From S$ 102
Virgin Australia
From S$ 106
Qantas Airways
From S$ 164
Regional Express Airlines
From S$ 329
Air Niugini
From S$ 576
Singapore Airlines
From S$ 1,857

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Brisbane and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ935

    Cairns Airport

    15:05

    CNS

    2h 10m

    17:15

    BNE

    - - - - - - S
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  3. JQ933

    Cairns Airport

    12:05

    CNS

    2h 15m

    14:20

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA784

    Cairns Airport

    14:40

    CNS

    2h 20m

    17:00

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  5. VA786

    Cairns Airport

    16:55

    CNS

    2h 15m

    19:10

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
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  6. VA776

    Cairns Airport

    09:15

    CNS

    2h 20m

    11:35

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  7. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  8. VA780

    Cairns Airport

    11:40

    CNS

    2h 20m

    14:00

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Airport and Brisbane Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,394.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket price S$ 73
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 189

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?

    Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport takes about 2 hours on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 12 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 18:55, with about 23 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around S$ 631 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 06:00 and arrives in Brisbane Airport (BNE) at 08:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 20:55 and arrives in Brisbane Airport (BNE) at 23:10.
    • The distance from Brisbane Airport to downtown is about 13km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 4857 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport currently start from S$ 93, and round-trip fares start from S$ 189. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Dec 15; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 55 minutes, and around 93 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport is S$ 258. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport, with one-way fares starting from S$ 93. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport operates around 92 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Brisbane Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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