£61 Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £61 for one-way flights and £146 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Tue, 12 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
£146 Return, found 4 days ago
£146
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 12 Aug from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Fri, 29 Aug, priced at £146 found 4 days ago
Virgin Australia
Sat, 26 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
£162 Return, found 4 days ago
£162
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 26 Jul from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Sun, 3 Aug, priced at £162 found 4 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 7 May - Sat, 9 May
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
£164 Return, found 1 hour ago
£164
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 7 May from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Sat, 9 May, priced at £164 found 1 hour ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 21 Jul - Fri, 1 Aug
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
£167 Return, found 4 days ago
£167
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 21 Jul from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Fri, 1 Aug, priced at £167 found 4 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 25 Jul - Sat, 26 Jul
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
£168 Return, found 1 day ago
£168
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 25 Jul from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Sat, 26 Jul, priced at £168 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Sat, 26 Jul - Sun, 27 Jul
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
£168 Return, found 11 hours ago
£168
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, 26 Jul from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Sun, 27 Jul, priced at £168 found 11 hours ago
Jetstar
Sat, 26 Jul - Sun, 27 Jul
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
£169 Return, found 11 hours ago
£169
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 26 Jul from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Sun, 27 Jul, priced at £169 found 11 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Sat, 26 Jul - Fri, 8 Aug
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
£174 Return, found 1 day ago
£174
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 26 Jul from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Fri, 8 Aug, priced at £174 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, 17 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
£175 Return, found 15 hours ago
£175
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 17 Dec from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Wed, 24 Dec, priced at £175 found 15 hours ago
Emirates
Sat, 26 Jul - Sun, 27 Jul
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
£218 Return, found 11 hours ago
£218
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sat, 26 Jul from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Sun, 27 Jul, priced at £218 found 11 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £68 - £117 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Cairns to Brisbane route information
Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Brisbane
Airlines serving
Emirates, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
£112
Distance
1384 km
Average flight time
2 hours 10 mins

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Grab a great deal on your flight from Cairns Intl. (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Cairns to Brisbane today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Cairns Intl. to Brisbane start at just £146 and range up to £218.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Cairns and Brisbane
  • booking your flight during August, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

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Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from CNS to Brisbane Airport (BNE)?
Based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights between Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and BNE start from £146. Make your booking ASAP to secure the best price for your next big adventure. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from CNS to Brisbane Airport?
We get that life can throw the odd curveball, so we've made it as simple as possible for you to cancel your flight online. Just visit the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to BNE that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Cairns Airport to BNE flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from CNS to Brisbane Airport?
A flight distance of just 1,400 kilometres separates Cairns and Brisbane. Once you're up in the skies, you won't have time to do much more than read the magazine in your seat pocket.
Which airlines fly direct from CNS to Brisbane Airport (BNE)?
There are several airlines that fly directly from CNS to Brisbane Airport. Virgin Australia (VA) is a top choice, offering 147 flights each month. If you want more options, check out the deals with Qantas (QF). This carrier operates 143 monthly flights between these airports.
Are Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
It is possible to get amazing last-minute deals from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport, but it can also be hit-or-miss. As many airlines advertise prices up to 12 months in advance, it's worth keeping an eye on fares early and being ready to pounce when you spot a bargain. Expedia compares carrier prices and updates flight deals frequently, so you can be certain you're always getting the latest offers.

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