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Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE)

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Thu, Jan 29 - Fri, Jan 30
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - BNE
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
107$
104$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 26
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - BNE
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
116$
108$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 9
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - BNE
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
BNE - CNS
120$
112$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 19
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - BNE
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
BNE - CNS
139$
131$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 13
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - BNE
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
BNE - CNS
148$
136$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Dec 30 - Wed, Dec 31
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - BNE
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
BNE - CNS
193$
187$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 29
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - BNE
-20 %
52$
42$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jan 21
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - BNE
-20 %
53$
43$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Jan 12
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - BNE
-20 %
53$
43$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Dec 9
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - BNE
-21 %
60$
48$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, Feb 7
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - BNE
55$
53$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Dec 25
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - BNE
72$
70$
Prime price per passenger
Prices shown below were available within the past 3 days for the period specified and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Brisbane

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DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Flying Time2 h and 11 mWhen flying from Cairns to Brisbane, this can take around 2 h and 11 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$41The best price for flights from Cairns to Brisbane offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure AirportCairns International AirportCairns International Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Cairns to Brisbane
Arrival AirportBrisbane AirportYou'll land at Brisbane Airport when flying from Cairns to Brisbane
Peak seasonAprilApril is the busiest time to fly from Cairns to Brisbane according to search data results from our customers
Airlines operating this routeJetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas AirwaysAirline(s) that fly from Cairns to Brisbane
Best time to bookMayMay is one of the most frequent times to fly to Brisbane from Cairns according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
90%Trains in Brisbane are 90% cheaper than in Cairns.
Cairns$3.22
Brisbane$0.32
MealMid-priced restaurant
8%The average meal is 8% more expensive in Brisbane than in Cairns.
Cairns$16.76
Brisbane$18.05
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
60%A taxi fare in Brisbane is 60% cheaper than in Cairns.
Cairns$6.45
Brisbane$2.58
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
10%Coffee in Brisbane is 10% cheaper than in Cairns.
Cairns$4.10
Brisbane$3.71
Exchange rate
1 USD = 1.56 AUD
1 AUD = 0.65 USD
Last revised on Fri, 12/5
Distance: 864 miles
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city center: 3 miles
Brisbane airports
Brisbane Airport (BNE)How far from city center: 1 miles

Are you planning to travel to Brisbane for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Cairns. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Brisbane and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Brisbane

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Australia. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Cairns to Brisbane, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane is $42. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Brisbane more expensive than Cairns to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Brisbane costs an average of 2.58 USD , 60% cheaper than Cairns, with a fare of 6.45 USD,
while train tickets cost 90% less at Brisbane: $ 0.32 USD versus $ 3.22 USD at Cairns.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 18.05 USD in Brisbane, 8% more than the 16.76 USD in Cairns.
The price of the coffee is around 10% cheaper in Brisbane, with an average of 3.71 USD, while in Cairns the coffee costs 4.10 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Cairns to Brisbane?
The most popular months to book a trip from Cairns to Brisbane are May, February and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cairns to Brisbane?
The best time of the year to visit Brisbane depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, April is the best month to fly to Brisbane from Cairns in terms of searches from our customers, followed by June and February. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds November, September and July are the months with fewer searches for Cairns - Brisbane.
How long does the flight from Cairns to Brisbane take?
Flight length from Cairns to Brisbane is around 02:11 hours on average, at an average distance of 1,395 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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