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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Cairns

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JQ,VA Return flights from $201
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$201
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$203
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Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$237
VA Return flights from $224
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$224
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Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$292
JQ,QF Return flights from $252
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$252
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Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$267
QF,VA Return flights from $279
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$279
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$283
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Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$293
QF Return flights from $326
Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$326
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$326
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Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$362
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$362
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 04 Aug$362
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Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Thu 27 Aug$362
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Sun 16 Aug$362
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Mon 17 Aug$362
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Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Sat 22 Aug$362
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Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Sat 29 Aug$362
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Sun 30 Aug$362
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Mon 31 Aug$362
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Tue 01 Sep$362
JQ,NZ Return flights from $334
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$334
NZ,VA Return flights from $360
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$360
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $421
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$421
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$546
JQ,QN Return flights from $660
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$660
JQ,NZ,QF Return flights from $684
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$684
JQ,PX Return flights from $711
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$711
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$713
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Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$734
PX,VA Return flights from $732
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$732
Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$741
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Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$746
PX,QF Return flights from $791
Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$791
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$795
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Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$836
JQ,QF,QN Return flights from $793
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$793
FJ,JQ Return flights from $990
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$990

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Brisbane to Cairns Return Prices

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

July 2026
$152
August 2026
$389
November 2026
$284
December 2026
$222
January 2027
$209
March 2027
$322

Average Brisbane to Cairns Return Prices

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

July 2026
$528
August 2026
$473
September 2026
$545
October 2026
$581
November 2026
$476
December 2026
$596
January 2027
$423

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Cairns?

The cheapest month to travel is typically July.

How much do return flights from Brisbane to Cairns cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Brisbane to Cairns is $202.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to Cairns is 28 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Cairns?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Cairns is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Brisbane to Cairns?

Jetstar, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Brisbane to Cairns take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Cairns?

The IATA code for Cairns is CNS. It is located in Australia at coordinates -16.87469, 145.7537.

When should you book flights to Cairns?

From our data, you should book flights to Cairns 30 days out.

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