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JQ,VA Return flights from $222

Dep.art Tue 04 AugRet.urn Fri 07 Aug^$222

Dep.art Sat 18 JulRet.urn Wed 22 Jul^$244

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VA Return flights from $225

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Dep.art Sat 18 JulRet.urn Wed 22 Jul^$267

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JQ,QF Return flights from $279

Dep.art Tue 04 AugRet.urn Fri 07 Aug^$279

Dep.art Sun 25 OctRet.urn Wed 28 Oct^$324

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Dep.art Sat 18 JulRet.urn Wed 22 Jul^$334

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QF,VA Return flights from $285

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JQ Return flights from $294

Dep.art Wed 24 JunRet.urn Tue 07 Jul^$294

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Dep.art Tue 30 JunRet.urn Tue 07 Jul^$350

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QF Return flights from $339

Dep.art Tue 04 AugRet.urn Fri 07 Aug^$339

Dep.art Tue 01 SepRet.urn Tue 15 Sep^$362

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Dep.art Tue 28 JulRet.urn Mon 10 Aug^$362

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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $422

Dep.art Sun 25 OctRet.urn Wed 28 Oct^$422

Dep.art Tue 04 AugRet.urn Fri 07 Aug^$424

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Dep.art Sat 11 JulRet.urn Wed 15 Jul^$535

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JQ,PX Return flights from $710

Dep.art Sat 18 JulRet.urn Wed 22 Jul^$710

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Dep.art Sat 11 JulRet.urn Wed 15 Jul^$738

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PX,VA Return flights from $721

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Dep.art Sun 25 OctRet.urn Wed 28 Oct^$745

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PX,QF Return flights from $783

Dep.art Tue 04 AugRet.urn Fri 07 Aug^$783

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Dep.art Sun 25 OctRet.urn Wed 28 Oct^$827

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PX Return flights from $1,015

Dep.art Tue 04 AugRet.urn Fri 07 Aug^$1,015

Dep.art Sat 18 JulRet.urn Wed 22 Jul^$1,113

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Dep.art Sat 11 JulRet.urn Wed 15 Jul^$1,146

Dep.art Sun 25 OctRet.urn Wed 28 Oct^$1,190

Dep.art Thu 16 JulRet.urn Tue 21 Jul^$1,256

Dep.art Fri 17 JulRet.urn Tue 21 Jul^$1,256

Dep.art Fri 10 JulRet.urn Sun 12 Jul^$1,474

QF,SB,VA Return flights from $1,363

Dep.art Sun 25 OctRet.urn Wed 28 Oct^$1,363

QF,SB Return flights from $1,766

Dep.art Sat 11 JulRet.urn Wed 15 Jul^$1,766

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

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Cairns to Brisbane

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

Jul 2026

$152

Oct 2026

$222

Jan 2027

$109

The cheapest month to fly to Brisbane is January 2027, with return fares from $109 — 51% cheaper than the most expensive month (October 2026, from $222).

When Should You Fly to Brisbane?

Based on the fares we've tracked, January is typically the cheapest month to fly to Brisbane, with return fares from $109. October is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $222.

Across the year, return fares to Brisbane average around $161. If you can travel in the off-peak months of January, July and October, you'll generally pay up to 32% less than the yearly average.

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 about flying from Cairns to Brisbane

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 $223.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Cairns to Brisbane is 04 August 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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