Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Cairns to Brisbane, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairns to Brisbane are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $267 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $364 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Cairns to Brisbane take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to Brisbane will take on average 2h 10m to travel the 2,239 km flying distance from Cairns.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Cairns and Brisbane per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 12 and 15 direct flights that take off from Cairns and land in Brisbane, with an average flight time of 2h 14m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 96 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane was $150 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Cairns and Brisbane are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (41 flights per week), Virgin Australia (36 flights per week), and Jetstar (19 flights per week).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

For Cairns to Brisbane, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Brisbane back to Cairns, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Cairns you will be using Cairns. You will be landing at Brisbane, also known as Brisbane.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 06:00 and will be landing in Brisbane at 08:10.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Brisbane jets off at 20:55 and lands at 23:10.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Cairns and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $88 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Brisbane flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cairns and Brisbane.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane on a daily basis.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Brisbane is January, where tickets cost $205 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $298 and $282 respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Brisbane.

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Brisbane from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 19

How often are flights from Cairns to Brisbane delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Cairns and Brisbane historically see delays in approximately 11% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 98 minutes.

Question 20

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Brisbane flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Qantas Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 8% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Brisbane flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Brisbane were found on Jetstar ($179) and Virgin Australia ($189).

Question 25

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Brisbane, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 26

How much is a return flight from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Brisbane from Cairns usually cost between $215 and $368 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $179 on Jetstar (19 Oct–22 Oct).

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Brisbane is Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

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