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Do you need to catch a flight to Brisbane? Check out our domestic flights to Brisbane. If Brisbane is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Cairns from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Brisbane

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Brisbane to Cairns

Return fares from Brisbane to Cairns by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026

$158

Aug 2026

$362

Sep 2026

$209

Nov 2026

$284

Jan 2027

$209

Mar 2027

$322

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns is July 2026, with return fares from $158 — 56% cheaper than the most expensive month (August 2026, from $362).

When Should You Fly to Cairns?

Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Cairns, with return fares from $158. August is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $362.

Across the year, return fares to Cairns average around $257. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, September and January, you'll generally pay up to 39% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Brisbane to Cairns Return Prices

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

July 2026

$158

August 2026

$362

September 2026

$209

November 2026

$284

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

$609

August 2026

$461

September 2026

$470

October 2026

$568

November 2026

$529

January 2027

$403

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Brisbane to Cairns

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 $178.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to Cairns is 25 August 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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