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Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, or POLi. A fee applies for other payments. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. We will do our best to get you where you want to be on time, but we don’t guarantee flight times or schedules and they aren’t part of our contract with you.
Enjoy a meal or snack every time you fly with us, as well as a range of refreshments including beer and wine
Pack more into your trip with checked and carry-on baggage included in every fare.
We've introduced further flexibility on eligible Qantas operated flights. Booking and travel dates apply
Queensland’s sunny capital is a vibrant city of creative spaces, live music and emerging restaurants. Brisbane is the spot to enjoy all outdoor activities with riverside gardens, man-made beaches and many cycle paths. In just a short drive you can vist the beaches and themeparks on the Gold Coast with the Sunshine Coast in easy reach.
View our Brisbane travel guideBlessed with a temperate subtropical climate, Brisbane boasts close to 300 days of sunshine each year. Winters are also short and very mild. April and May are great months to visit Brisbane as the weather is mild and there is less chance of rain. Janurary can be very hot and humid with showers, so best to pack an umbrella.
The approximate flight time for direct flights from Cairns to Brisbane is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
On average, there are 5 flights per day from Cairns to Brisbane, and a total of 37 flights per week.
Monday, Thursday and Friday have the highest number of daily flights from Cairns to Brisbane.
Once you’ve purchased your tickets from Cairns to Brisbane, there are a few things you should know to ensure you’re as prepared as possible for your upcoming trip.
Cairns Airport. Located 8km (5 miles) from the city centre, Cairns AirportOpens external site in a new window (CNS) is an international airport in Far North Queensland. There are two terminals: Terminal 1 - international airport (Qantas flights QF1-QF399) and Terminal 2 - domestic airport (Qantas flights QF400 and above).
Customers travelling on Qantas flights from Cairns to Brisbane are allocated checked baggage. If you require extra luggage, you can purchase an additional baggage allowance online before departure.
Passengers travelling from Cairns to Brisbane can check in online up to 24 hours in advance or check in at the terminal by visiting a kiosk.
Brisbane Airport. Located a 30-minute drive from the city centre on Airport Drive at Eagle Farm, Brisbane Airport (BNE)Opens external site in a new window is the main airport serving Brisbane and South East Queensland. There are two terminals at Brisbane Airport: International (Qantas flights QF1-QF399) and Domestic (Qantas flights QF400 and above).
When your flight from Cairns to Brisbane touches down, you’ll be greeted by the friendly staff at Brisbane Airport. From there, it’s easy to make your way to different parts of the city.
To reach Brisbane’s city centre on a budget, take the Airtrain, which offers fast and affordable access to the CBD in as little as 20 minutes. For a more direct route to the city, look for the taxis, rideshare services and shuttles that can be accessed outside the terminal building.
After you’ve made your way into the heart of Brisbane, getting around is easy. The city’s public transport system is both convenient and affordable, with trains, buses and ferries all accessible with a reloadable go card. Alternatively, if you’re planning to visit Brisbane's nearby attractions during your stay, car hires can be booked in advance or organised on arrival.
When you fly Cairns to Brisbane with Qantas, we work hard to ensure you enjoy every moment of your journey, from take-off to touch down.
With a number of check-in options designed to suit your needs, it’s easy to get your trip to Brisbane off to the right start. Visit a kiosk or desk at Carins Airport to check in on arrival or use our online and mobile check-in services to check-in for your flight up to 24 hours before departure.
All Qantas flights to Brisbane include meals and baggage in every cabin, so you can reach your destination feeling refuelled and refreshed with luggage for your stay.
If your flights were booked through a travel agency or third-party website, please contact them directly to discuss your options.
If your plans have changed or you no longer wish to travel, visit Manage Booking to change your travel dates or cancel your flight and request a flight credit to use towards a future flight. Please visit our Booking changes and other options page for more information.
If we’ve cancelled your Qantas flight, including your Classic Flight Reward booking, wait to hear from us before changing your booking. We’ll be contacting anyone whose flight has been impacted as soon as possible.
* Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, POLi or Qantas issued UATP. For other payment options a percentage based fee applies, capped at a maximum per passenger of $22 for Domestic or $120 for International travel. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Passengers booking Premium Economy may be seated in Economy on connecting flights. Check the fare rules for more details before booking. Inclusions vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate Airlines (Qld) Pty Ltd ABN 82 009 734 703, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Ltd ABN 77 001 599 024, and National Jet Systems Pty Ltd ABN 11 008 279 203. Licence No per state: QLD - 407, NSW - 2TA000237, VIC - 30362, SA - TTA155, WA - 9TA52.
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+ Meals, beverages, entertainment and offerings vary between flights and cabins. Alcohol offered during select flight times on select flights.
~ This offer applies to Qantas operated flights for the following dates: Australian Domestic: booked between 21 May 2020 and 28 February 2022, for travel between 12 June 2020 and 28 February 2022. Trans-Tasman: booked between 15 October 2020 and 28 February 2022, for travel between 16 October 2020 and 28 February 2022. International: booked between 25 February 2021 and 28 February 2022, for travel between 1 November 2021 and 31 December 2022. If you decide to change the date of your travel, we'll waive the change fee. You'll need to change your flight before your scheduled date of departure and select a new travel date within 12 months of your original booking date. When you're ready to rebook, you'll also need to cover any fare increase for your new flight, if applicable. For all changes, your applicable Fare Rules and the Qantas Conditions of Carriage apply.
