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 $293 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 $275 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Cairns to Brisbane take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 865 miles separating Cairns to Brisbane in about 2h 05m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 11 and 14 nonstop flights that take off from Cairns and land in Brisbane, with an average flight time of 2h 14m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 91 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 11 and 14 nonstop flights that take off from Cairns and land in Brisbane, with an average flight time of 2h 14m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 91 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 5

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 $83 for a one-way ticket and $134 for a round-trip.

Question 6

Do I need a passport to fly between Cairns and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

Question 7

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 (39 flights per week), Virgin Australia (33 flights per week), and Jetstar (19 flights per week).

Question 8

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 (39 flights per week), Virgin Australia (33 flights per week), and Jetstar (19 flights per week).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Brisbane on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Cairns to Brisbane. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Brisbane on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Cairns to Brisbane. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 6:00 am and will be landing in Brisbane at 8:10 am.

Question 12

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 8:55 pm and lands at 11:10 pm.

Question 13

Which airlines fly non-stop between Cairns and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop 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 $60 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 14

Which airlines fly non-stop between Cairns and Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop 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 $60 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 15

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 16

Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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 $149 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $223 and $218 respectively.

Question 19

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 $149 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $223 and $218 respectively.

Question 20

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 21

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 22

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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline. Booking your flights between Cairns and BNE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

Question 23

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 24

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 25

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 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 26

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 27

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 28

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are 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 29

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are 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 30

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Cairns to Brisbane were found on Jetstar ($134) and Virgin Australia ($171).

Question 31

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Cairns to Brisbane were found on Jetstar ($134) and Virgin Australia ($171).

Question 32

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 33

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 34

How much is a round-trip 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 $168 and $337 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $134 on Jetstar (Aug 29-Aug 30).

Question 35

What are the most popular airlines flying to Brisbane?

Accepted Answer

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

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