Cairns to Brisbane flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Cairns to Brisbane is €57 (checked on 5 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 15 Feb€85
- 16 Feb€85
- 17 Feb€85
- 18 Feb€85
- 19 Feb€85
- 20 Feb€85
- 21 Feb€85
- 22 Feb€85
- 23 Feb€85
- 24 Feb€80
- 25 Feb€85
- 26 Feb€85
- 27 Feb€89
- Lowest observed
- €57, departing 2 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 5 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 38Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €162, departing 15 Jan 2027, back 16 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 13 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €58, departing 20 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia
- Fastest observed flight time
- 2h 10m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Cairns to Brisbane. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 1,390 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 2h 10m
- Airlines seen
- Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
Fastest non-stop we saw: 2h 10m with Jetstar.
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| Jetstar | 71 / 185 | 2h 10m |
| Virgin Australia | 11 / 185 | 2h 20m |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Cairns International Airport (CNS) → Cairns, city gazetteer reference point (-16.9186, 145.7781): ≈ 5 km.
- Brisbane International Airport (BNE) → Brisbane, city gazetteer reference point (-27.4709, 153.0235): ≈ 13 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €138 | 10 |
| December 2026 | €103 | 12 |
| January 2027 | €79 | 3 |
| February 2027 | €80 | 13 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Monday departure we saw from Cairns to Brisbane: 11 Jan 2027, €79 (checked 13 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €79 | 6 |
| Tuesday | €79 | 6 |
| Wednesday | €80 | 5 |
| Thursday | €85 | 6 |
| Friday | €85 | 5 |
| Saturday | €85 | 5 |
| Sunday | €79 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €188 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €175 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €158 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €205 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €267 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €171 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €138 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €173 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €173 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €173 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €206 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €191 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €121 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €89 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €121 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €99 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €99 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €154 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €129 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €57 | 5 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Cairns to Brisbane by days until departure (31 to 60 days): €79 (checked 13 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €158 | 5 |
| 8 to 30 days | €103 | 17 |
| 31 to 60 days | €79 | 3 |
| 61 days or more | €80 | 13 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Cairns to Brisbane: Jetstar, €58 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Jetstar | €58Jan 20, 2027 | 71 |
| Virgin Australia | €79Jan 22, 2027 | 11 |
| Qantas | €125Feb 9, 2027 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €57, found on 5 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia.
Which airlines fly from Cairns to Brisbane?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia.
How long does the flight from Cairns to Brisbane take?
Across the 27 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 2h 16m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Cairns to Brisbane fares were non-stop?
27 of the 27 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Cairns to Brisbane?
Cheapest round trip: €162, departing 15 Jan 2027, back 16 Jan 2027 (checked 13 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Cairns to Brisbane?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €58, departing 20 Jan 2027 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Cairns to Brisbane?
For Cairns to Brisbane, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Jetstar (71), Virgin Australia (11). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Cairns to Brisbane?
Cheapest Monday departure we saw from Cairns to Brisbane: 11 Jan 2027, €79 (checked 13 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Cairns to Brisbane?
Cheapest airline from Cairns to Brisbane: Jetstar, €58 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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