Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE)

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Brisbane

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Brisbane flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Cairns to Brisbane: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$128
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week299

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Brisbane: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Cairns to Brisbane is $128. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Brisbane.
Qantas, Air New Zealand and Etihad Airways fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane.
There are 299 flights per week flying from Cairns to Brisbane, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Brisbane is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Brisbane but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Brisbane is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Brisbane.

Cairns is a coastal city in the eastern Australian state of Queensland and is home to approximately 150,000 residents. The city and the surrounding area is serviced by Cairns Airport and flying out of CNS is great way to travel to other parts of Australia, over to New Zealand, and many other points farther afield.

Flying out of Cairns Airport

Cairn’s airport is located just over four miles from the city’s central business district, making it a very convenient air strip. There are over 120 daily flights in and out of Cairn Airport, including flights to Brisbane. Over 4 million passengers pass through CNS each year traveling to and from other Australian cities and points off of the island continent.

Ground Transportation to Cairns Airport

The route 70 bus can bring you to the airport from downtown or if you are visiting you can drop off your rental car right at the terminal. Many properties offer airport hotel shuttles on the island.

What Airlines Offer Flights from Cairns to Brisbane, Australia?

When you want to visit the Los Angeles area, there plenty of LIH to LAX flights to choose from and Skyscanner is here to help you find the best possible fares and offer you options on which airlines to fly. For airline options everywhere, you can always check the Skyscanner list of airlines and here are a few that fly from Kauai to LAX with many non-stop flights available:

  • American Airlines
  • Delta
  • JetBlue
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • United

What are my Ground Transportation Options when Arriving in Brisbane?

LAX has several ground transportation options for you. There are bus routes that service the airport and it is accessible via major highways, making it easy to travel the area when you choose an automobile rental. The Skyscanner car rental search page can help you find the best deals no matter whether it’s a minivan, SUV, sedan, or you can put the top down and enjoy the amazing California sunshine.

What are my Hotel Options when Visiting Brisbane?

L.A. is one of the largest U.S. cities and has an amazing selection of hotels to choose from including both downtown and beachfront locations. It’s always best to book your accommodations in advance and the Skyscanner hotel search page can help you review your options, giving you prices, star ratings, and amenities on excellent hotel options. Here are some of the properties you’ll have to choose from in the Los Angeles area:

  • The Line Hotel
  • Millennium Biltmore Hotel
  • Omni Los Angeles Hotel California Plaza
  • Hilton Long Beach Hotel

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