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What is the cheapest month to fly to Brisbane?
If you aren’t able to travel to Brisbane during the month of May, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £113.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Brisbane?
The cheapest day to depart from Cairns to Brisbane is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Brisbane on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as £0. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Cairns because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £1,419.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Brisbane?
The cheapest time of day to fly to Brisbane is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as £242. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are £1,238 on average. Flights to Brisbane from Cairns in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.
What is the cheapest Cairns to Brisbane flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Brisbane?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Brisbane from Cairns when booking 14 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Brisbane for around £129 when searching 14 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Brisbane from Cairns for as low as £105 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Cairns to Brisbane flights?
There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Cairns to Brisbane flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
How many flights depart from Cairns to Brisbane on average per day?
As of February 2025, 34 flights take off from Cairns and land in Brisbane each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 06:00, with 45% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from Cairns to Brisbane on average per week?
As of February 2025, there are 241 flights per week flying from Cairns to Brisbane. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.
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Best price found | £45 |
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Fastest flight time | 2h 10m |
Direct flights | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun |
Airports in Brisbane | 1 airport |
How far is Cairns to Brisbane by plane?
The straight-line distance from Cairns to Brisbane is 862.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 2h 10m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Brisbane Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Brisbane Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Brisbane Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Brisbane Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Cairns to Brisbane?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Cairns to Brisbane is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), representing 30.47% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320-100/200 at 23.19%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 18.09%, and Embraer 190 at 15.02%.
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We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Cairns to Brisbane for you.
Can I find flights from Cairns to Brisbane with flexible booking policies on momondo?
All flight searches from Cairns to Brisbane on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.
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momondo helps you find the best flight between Cairns and Brisbane by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.
I’m not ready to book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
If you are simply researching potential flights to Brisbane, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Brisbane from Cairns and alert you when they change.