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JQ,VA Return flights from $223
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QF,VA Return flights from $362
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QF Return flights from $465
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Dep. Mon 22 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$1,208
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Dep. Tue 31 MarRet. Tue 07 Jul$942
PX Return flights from $1,202
Dep. Mon 04 MayRet. Sun 10 May$1,202
EK Return flights from $2,976
Dep. Tue 31 MarRet. Tue 07 Apr$2,976

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Cheapest Cairns to Brisbane Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Cairns to Brisbane return airfares.

January 2026
$212
February 2026
$241
March 2026
$358
July 2026
$241
August 2026
$241

Average Cairns to Brisbane Return Prices

These are the average prices for Cairns to Brisbane return airfares.

December 2025
$643
January 2026
$554
February 2026
$581
March 2026
$468
April 2026
$592
May 2026
$416
June 2026
$415

Did you know...

  • The quickest return flight on this route is 4 hrs 30 mins flying
  • Cairns is in the same time zone as Brisbane. So, you shouldn't feel jetlagged once you arrive.
  • Brisbane has the IATA airport code of BNE.
  • International Terminal Railway Station train station is conveniently located to Brisbane airport.

Questions and Answers

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

Currently, January/2026 is the cheapest month to travel to Brisbane from Cairns. You will pay the most in October/2026.

What airlines fly non-stop to Brisbane from Cairns?

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Alliance Air Pty fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane.

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

The cheapest airline that flies to Brisbane from Cairns is Jetstar.

What is the best airline to fly to Brisbane from Cairns?

The best airline to fly to Brisbane from Cairns is Qantas Airways and it has direct flights. The best low-cost airline is Jetstar.

How to get from Cairns to Brisbane
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