Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane

One-way fares from $94 · CNS → BNE · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$94

Jetstar · Wed, 13 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from $94

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar and Virgin Australia

Flight time
2h 15m

1,390 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Brisbane

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $225
  2. December 2026 $129
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $94
  4. February 2027 $128
  5. March 2027 $127

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart06:00 Wed, 13 JanCNS → BNE 2h 15m · Direct
$94one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart06:00 Mon, 4 JanCNS → BNE 2h 15m · Direct
$189one way, per person
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About flights from Cairns to Brisbane

Cairns (CNS) and Brisbane (BNE) are about 1,390 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 15m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Virgin Australia. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $94, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $94 with Jetstar, departing Wednesday 13 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $94 to $225.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Brisbane?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $94 one way.

Are there direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.

How long is the flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

A direct flight takes about 2h 15m. Cairns and Brisbane are around 1,390 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Cairns to Brisbane?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.

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