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JQ,VA Return flights from $127
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VA Return flights from $147
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QF Return flights from $286
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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $346
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PX,QF Return flights from $801
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Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$2,229
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Cheapest Cairns to Brisbane Return Prices

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

January 2026
$129
February 2026
$147
March 2026
$218
July 2026
$147
August 2026
$147

Average Cairns to Brisbane Return Prices

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

December 2025
$391
January 2026
$337
February 2026
$353
March 2026
$284
April 2026
$360
May 2026
$253
June 2026
$252

Did you know...

  • Brisbane and Cairns are in the same time zone. The good news is that you shouldn't be jetlagged when you get there.
  • The Bloomfield Wilderness Lodge PTY Ltd. is conveniently located to Cairns airport.
  • Cairns has the IATA code of CNS.

Questions and Answers

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

Currently, June/2026 is the lowest-price month to take a flight to Brisbane from Cairns.

What airlines fly non-stop to Brisbane from Cairns?

Emirates, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Alliance Air Pty fly direct between Cairns and Brisbane.

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

The cheapest airline to fly to Brisbane from Cairns is Jetstar.

What is the best airline to fly to Brisbane from Cairns?

Emirates is the best airline to fly between Cairns and Brisbane and it flies non-stop. Jetstar is the best budget airline.

How to get from Cairns to Brisbane
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