Cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane from $88 CNS → BNE

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $160 to $319.

At $160, the cheapest return found recently is at the low end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

2 fares on 1 departure dates

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $66 to $90.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 24 Feb 2027, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

15 fares on 13 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $78.

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 59% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 60% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

The cheapest return found recently is $160 with Jetstar, 15 Jan 2027 to 16 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

How much is a one-way flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $88 with Jetstar, 24 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $78 with Jetstar, 13 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $96 to $176.

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

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $78, 13 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 59% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 60% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $160 with Jetstar, 15 Jan 2027 to 16 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $88 with Jetstar, 24 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 24 Feb 2027, takes 2 h 15 min from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Between 16 Nov and 17 May 2027, Virgin Australia has the cheapest one-way on 7 of the 13 departure dates we hold, and Jetstar on 6.