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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairns to Brisbane:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:19
• Latest: departs at 17:40 and lands at 19:59.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cairns to Brisbane:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cairns to Brisbane takes 2h 19m, covering 2,239 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Cairns to Brisbane range from $240 to $399, with an average of $299 over the past 12 months. Anything below $240 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $299 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $298 return, compared with $386 via a stopover through Townsville (TSV).

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cairns to Brisbane flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 92% on time
• Virgin Australia: 91% on time
• Jetstar: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $33–$145 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cairns to Brisbane flights, with 59% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 8%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cairns to Brisbane are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $183, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $55 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Alpha
• EverythingFleet

Flights from Cairns to Brisbane usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Brisbane (BNE).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cairns to Brisbane route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 37m.

Most connecting flights from Cairns to Brisbane pass through Townsville (TSV), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Cairns to Brisbane. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $274 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $318, a difference of $44.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Cairns and Brisbane. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Some of the most popular sights in Brisbane are Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Suncorp Stadium, and Roma Street Parkland. These are among the most viewed places in Brisbane on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cairns to Brisbane flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.