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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.

Aug 2026

$158

Sep 2026

$178

Oct 2026

$282

Nov 2026

$282

The cheapest month to fly to Brisbane is August 2026, with return fares from $158 — 44% cheaper than the most expensive month (October 2026, from $282).

When Should You Fly to Brisbane?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Brisbane, with return fares from $158. October is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $282.

Across the year, return fares to Brisbane average around $225. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, September and October, you'll generally pay up to 30% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Cairns to Brisbane Return Prices

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

August 2026

$158

September 2026

$178

October 2026

$282

November 2026

$282

Average Cairns to Brisbane Return Prices

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

August 2026

$499

September 2026

$482

October 2026

$509

November 2026

$545

December 2026

$538

January 2027

$461

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 August.

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 01 September 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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