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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Brisbane

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VA Return flights from $218
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JQ,VA Return flights from $240
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Dep. Thu 30 AprRet. Mon 04 May$259
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Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$314
QF,VA Return flights from $298
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QF Return flights from $315
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JQ,QF Return flights from $353
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$353
Dep. Thu 30 AprRet. Sun 03 May$372
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Dep. Thu 30 AprRet. Mon 04 May$373
EK,JQ Return flights from $473
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EK,VA Return flights from $508
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PX Return flights from $1,207
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Dep. Thu 30 AprRet. Sun 03 May$2,080

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Cheapest Cairns to Brisbane Return Prices

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

January 2026
$216
February 2026
$245
March 2026
$364
July 2026
$245
August 2026
$245

Average Cairns to Brisbane Return Prices

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

December 2025
$654
January 2026
$563
February 2026
$591
March 2026
$476
April 2026
$602
May 2026
$424
June 2026
$422

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?

At the moment, October/2026 is the lowest-price month to fly to Brisbane from Cairns. You will pay the most in April/2026.

What airlines fly direct to Brisbane from Cairns?

Emirates, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Alliance Air Pty and IndiGo fly non-stop between Cairns and Brisbane.

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

Virgin Australia is the cheapest airline to fly to Brisbane from Cairns.

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

Emirates is the best airline to fly between Cairns and Brisbane and it flies direct. Jetstar is the best low-cost airline.

How to get from Cairns to Brisbane
Cairns
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