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    "Key": "CNS-BNE",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CNS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cairns",
      "fullCity": "Cairns, Australia",
      "airport": "Cairns Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "BNE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Brisbane",
      "fullCity": "Brisbane, Australia",
      "airport": "Brisbane Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cairns to Brisbane?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) typically takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. Flights with one stop can take 4 to 6 hours or more, depending on the layover city. The return flight from Brisbane to Cairns is usually about the same duration."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Cairns to Brisbane?",
        "answer": "This route is entirely within Australia, so no visa is required for domestic travel regardless of nationality. However, if you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must already hold a valid visa to be in Australia. Your existing visa allows domestic flights between Cairns and Brisbane."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Brisbane?",
        "answer": "Brisbane Airport (BNE) offers several ground transportation options to the city center. The Airtrain is a dedicated rail service connecting both the domestic and international terminals to Roma Street Station in about 20 minutes, and it is the most-used and fastest public transit option. Taxis and rideshares like Uber are readily available and provide door-to-door service in roughly 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic. Car rentals are also on-site from major companies if you prefer to drive yourself. There is an inter-terminal bus, but no direct public bus to the city center. The Airtrain is the most popular choice for its speed and reliability.",
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            "title": "Brisbane Airport (suburb)",
            "time_published": "2026-02-19T04:54:53Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=655363379",
            "title": "Brisbane Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2015-04-07T15:53:21Z"
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            "title": "Brisbane Airport (suburb)",
            "time_published": "2026-02-19T04:54:53Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane%20Airport",
            "title": "Brisbane Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T05:25:56Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_line,_Brisbane",
            "title": "Airport line, Brisbane",
            "time_published": "2026-07-03T02:05:13Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cairns to Brisbane?",
        "answer": "Yes, Virgin Australia operates nonstop red-eye flights from Cairns to Brisbane, departing at 9:25 PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. These flights depart late evening and, given the roughly two-hour flight time, arrive around 11:25 PM the same night.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Cairns to Brisbane?",
        "answer": "Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar operate non‑stop from Cairns to Brisbane. Virgin Australia offers the most flights, with 84 per week, followed by Qantas at 70 and Jetstar at 43. All three carriers fly daily, with multiple departures spread across the day from early morning to late evening.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
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      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Cairns to Brisbane?",
        "answer": "On-time performance is generally good, though afternoon thunderstorms can cause delays. Early flights with Qantas or Virgin Australia tend to be more reliable."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Brisbane?",
        "answer": "April to May and September to October offer pleasant temperatures, low humidity, and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cairns to Brisbane?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within Australia, bring government-issued photo ID such as a driver's licence or passport, have a payment method for baggage, and carry any required health or vaccination documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Brisbane?",
        "answer": "Brisbane has only one airport, Brisbane Airport (BNE), which serves all domestic and international flights to the city."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Brisbane airport?",
        "answer": "Brisbane Airport has no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods in either the International or Domestic terminals, though the International Terminal offers more comfortable couches for resting. A Pullman hotel is located next to the International Terminal and can be reached by AirTrain and shuttle bus, while other nearby hotels like the Novotel and ibis Budget are connected by shuttle. For a proper sleep, you'll need to take a short shuttle ride to one of these off-airport properties.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/brisbane-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Brisbane Airport Guide (BNE) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/oceania/brisbane.htm",
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          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane%20Airport%20%28suburb%29",
            "title": "Brisbane Airport (suburb)",
            "time_published": "2026-02-19T04:54:53Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/3512/index.pt-br.shtml",
            "title": "ibis Budget Brisbane Airport | Budget Hotel Brisbane | ALL - ALL",
            "time_published": "2026-07-10T10:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/3512/index.tr.shtml",
            "title": "ibis Budget Brisbane Airport | Budget Hotel Brisbane | ALL - ALL",
            "time_published": "2026-06-08T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://pullman.accor.com/en/hotels/brisbane/9559.html",
            "title": "Pullman Brisbane Airport – 5-Star Hotel near BNE Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-17T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cairns to Brisbane?",
        "answer": "On the nonstop Cairns–Brisbane route, the most common aircraft are the Boeing 737-800 (Virgin Australia) and the Embraer 190 and Airbus A220-200 (both Qantas), with the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Virgin Australia) and Airbus A320-100 / A321-200 Neo (Jetstar) also appearing. The exact type varies by day and airline, and one-stop itineraries — typically via Sydney or Townsville — often involve Airbus A320-family or Boeing 737-800 aircraft on the long leg. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these domestic Australian routes, though the specifics depend on the carrier and aircraft.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Cairns to Brisbane?",
        "answer": "The three airlines flying nonstop from Cairns to Brisbane are Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar. Of these, only Qantas belongs to a global alliance — it is a founding member of oneworld — while Virgin Australia and Jetstar are unaligned carriers not in any major alliance.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cairns?",
        "answer": "Cairns Airport's international terminal has an Escape Lounge, accessible via Priority Pass or an American Express Platinum Card, offering complimentary drinks, air conditioning, and a quiet space airside opposite gates 2 and 3. It's open daily from 9:00 AM to noon. There are no airline-branded lounges like Qantas Club or Virgin Australia Lounge at CNS.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/australia/cairns-international",
            "title": "Cairns International Airport CNS Lounges - CNS Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/australia/cairns-international/cns1-escape-lounges",
            "title": "Escape Lounges CNS AIRPORT International Terminal Cairns International | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairns_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-20T05:28:37Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/fi-fi/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CNS",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Cairns Airport | Amex FI",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cairns to Brisbane?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Cairns to Brisbane flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic fares may not include any checked baggage. Standard economy fares typically include a carry-on bag but often require purchasing checked baggage separately."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cairns to Brisbane?",
        "answer": "On the Cairns to Brisbane route, aircraft are typically single-aisle with Economy and standard recliner Business class; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not offered."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy usually does not."
      }
    }
  }
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