Question 1

How long does a flight from Cairns to Brisbane take?

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Direct flights take on average 2h 10m to travel the 2,239 km between Cairns and Brisbane. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Cairns and Brisbane per day?

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Each day, there are between 15 and 17 nonstop flights that take off from Cairns and land in Brisbane, with an average flight time of 2h 11m. The most common departure time is 6:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 112 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Cairns and Brisbane per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 15 and 17 nonstop flights that take off from Cairns and land in Brisbane, with an average flight time of 2h 11m. The most common departure time is 6:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 112 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

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In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane was C$ 76 for a one-way ticket and C$ 119 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Cairns and Brisbane are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (50 flights per week), Virgin Australia (41 flights per week), and Jetstar (21 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Cairns and Brisbane are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (50 flights per week), Virgin Australia (41 flights per week), and Jetstar (21 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Brisbane?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 6:00 am and will be landing in Brisbane at 8:10 am.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Brisbane jets off at 9:10 pm and lands at 11:25 pm.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Brisbane flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and Brisbane, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane on a daily basis.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Brisbane is March, where tickets cost C$ 192 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 273 and C$ 262 respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Brisbane is March, where tickets cost C$ 192 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 273 and C$ 262 respectively.

Question 14

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Brisbane. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Brisbane from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Brisbane-BNE'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Brisbane?

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There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 19

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 20

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Cairns to Brisbane were found on Jetstar (C$ 165) and Virgin Australia (C$ 183).

Question 21

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Cairns to Brisbane were found on Jetstar (C$ 165) and Virgin Australia (C$ 183).

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Question 24

How much is a round-trip flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Brisbane from Cairns usually cost between C$ 190 and C$ 357 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was C$ 165 on Jetstar (12 Oct-14 Oct).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Brisbane is March, where tickets cost C$ 192 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 273 and C$ 262 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Cairns to Brisbane were found on Jetstar (C$ 165) and Virgin Australia (C$ 183).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Brisbane?

Cairns and Brisbane are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (50 flights per week), Virgin Australia (41 flights per week), and Jetstar (21 flights per week).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Brisbane?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Cairns and Brisbane per day?

How long does a flight from Cairns to Brisbane take?

Direct flights take on average 2h 10m to travel the 2,239 km between Cairns and Brisbane.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Brisbane?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 6:00 am and will be landing in Brisbane at 8:10 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Brisbane?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Brisbane jets off at 9:10 pm and lands at 11:25 pm.

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What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane was C$ 76 for a one-way ticket and C$ 119 for a round-trip.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Brisbane?

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Brisbane flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and Brisbane, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane?

There are direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Brisbane.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Brisbane?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Brisbane from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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