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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Cairns

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JQ One-Way flights from $83
Dep. Sat 25 Jul$83
Dep. Sat 18 Jul$89
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Dep. Sun 19 Jul$89
Dep. Mon 20 Jul$89
Dep. Wed 22 Jul$89
Dep. Thu 23 Jul$89
Dep. Mon 27 Jul$89
Dep. Tue 28 Jul$89
Dep. Wed 29 Jul$89
Dep. Thu 30 Jul$89
Dep. Sat 01 Aug$89
Dep. Sun 02 Aug$89
Dep. Mon 03 Aug$89
Dep. Tue 04 Aug$89
Dep. Wed 05 Aug$89
Dep. Thu 06 Aug$89
Dep. Mon 13 Jul$89
Dep. Tue 14 Jul$89
Dep. Wed 15 Jul$89
Dep. Thu 16 Jul$89
Dep. Fri 17 Jul$99
Dep. Fri 31 Jul$99
Dep. Fri 24 Jul$99
Dep. Sat 08 Aug$99
Dep. Sun 09 Aug$99
Dep. Sat 11 Jul$109
Dep. Sun 12 Jul$109
Dep. Fri 07 Aug$109
Dep. Sun 26 Jul$125
Dep. Thu 09 Jul$134
Dep. Wed 08 Jul$139
Dep. Tue 21 Jul$139
Dep. Tue 07 Jul$155
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$155
Dep. Fri 03 Jul$155
Dep. Sun 05 Jul$155
Dep. Wed 17 Jun$155
Dep. Thu 18 Jun$195
Dep. Tue 23 Jun$195

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 $203.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to Cairns is 20 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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