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Amazing CNS to BNE Flight Deals

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Mon, 30 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
AU$200 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$200
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 30 Mar from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Tue, 31 Mar, priced at AU$200 found 5 days ago
Mon, 30 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
AU$208 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$208
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 30 Mar from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Tue, 31 Mar, priced at AU$208 found 5 days ago
Mon, 30 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
AU$225 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$225
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 30 Mar from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Tue, 31 Mar, priced at AU$225 found 5 days ago
Wed, 15 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
AU$229 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$229
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 15 Apr from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Sat, 18 Apr, priced at AU$229 found 2 days ago
Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
AU$233 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$233
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 17 Apr from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Mon, 20 Apr, priced at AU$233 found 2 days ago
Sat, 9 May - Mon, 11 May
CNS
Cairns
BNE
Brisbane
AU$241 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$241
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 9 May from Cairns to Brisbane, returning Mon, 11 May, priced at AU$241 found 5 days ago

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2 Apr - 6 Apr
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Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE)
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)?
Your flight from Cairns to Brisbane takes only around 2 hours and 6 minutes, so you don't need to stress about jet lag. Yep, that means leave your futuristic neck pillows and brick-sized novels at home.
Are there non-stop flights between Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and Brisbane Airport?
Your time is valuable. We totally get it. There are multiple airlines that fly direct from Cairns Airport to BNE — such as Virgin Australia and The Flying Kangaroo — so you don't have to hang around waiting for a connecting flight.
What airlines fly non-stop from CNS to Brisbane Airport?
Don't want the fuss of taking more than one plane to go from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Brisbane Airport? We hear ya. You can find a number of airlines that fly direct. One fave is Virgin Australia (VA), which has 147 services on this route every month. Also look into The Flying Kangaroo (QF). With 139 flights monthly, you're bound to find a fare that fits your travel plans.
How many flights are flown between Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and Brisbane Airport?
Approximately 13 flights cruise the skies between CNS and Brisbane Airport each day. A holiday in Brisbane is the sort of thing you can lock in right up 'til the lastminute.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here's the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Cairns Intl. to Brisbane Flight
Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Origin city name
Cairns
Destination airport
Brisbane
Destination city name
Brisbane
Number of airlines serving
3
Popular airline
Virgin Australia
Distance
1384 km

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