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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Brisbane

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JQ Return flights from $178
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$178
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Thu 30 Jul$178
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Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$178
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$178
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$178
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 04 Aug$178
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Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sat 15 Aug$178
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Mon 17 Aug$178
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 18 Aug$178
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Thu 30 Jul$178
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$178
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$178
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$178
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Tue 04 Aug$178
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$178
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Thu 06 Aug$178
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Mon 10 Aug$178
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$178
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Thu 13 Aug$178
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Sat 15 Aug$178
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Mon 17 Aug$178
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Tue 18 Aug$178
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$178
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$178
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Thu 13 Aug$178
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Sat 15 Aug$178
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$178
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$178
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$178
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$188
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$188
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$188
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Sat 15 Aug$188
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$188

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Cheapest Cairns to Brisbane Return Prices

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

July 2026
$152
October 2026
$222
January 2027
$109

Average Cairns to Brisbane Return Prices

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

July 2026
$488
August 2026
$514
September 2026
$603
October 2026
$618
November 2026
$580
December 2026
$423
January 2027
$519
February 2027
$469

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically January.

How much do return flights from Cairns to Brisbane cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Brisbane is $178.

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

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

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane?

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

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Brisbane?

The IATA code for Brisbane is BNE. It is located in Australia at coordinates -27.39958, 153.1105.

When should you book flights to Brisbane?

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

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