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Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        AYQ 10:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:15 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, May 31 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 7:10 AM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        AYQ 9:35 AM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Jun 5 | Qantas Airways
        $651 $911
        28% off
        28% off
        $911 $651
      • AYQ 10:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:15 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, May 29 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 7:10 AM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        AYQ 9:35 AM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Jun 5 | Qantas Airways
        $747 $911
        18% off
        18% off
        $911 $747
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, May 27 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Jun 1 | Virgin Australia
        $381 $911
        57% off
        57% off
        $911 $381
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Jun 19 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Jun 26 | Virgin Australia
        $381
        57% off
        $911 $381
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Jun 24 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Jun 29 | Virgin Australia
        $381
        57% off
        $911 $381
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Jun 10 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Jun 17 | Virgin Australia
        $381
        57% off
        $911 $381
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Jun 17 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Jun 24 | Virgin Australia
        $381
        57% off
        $911 $381
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Jun 22 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Jun 29 | Virgin Australia
        $381
        57% off
        $911 $381
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Jun 3 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Jun 10 | Virgin Australia
        $381
        57% off
        $911 $381
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Jun 12 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Jun 17 | Virgin Australia
        $382
        57% off
        $911 $382
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, May 20 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, May 27 | Virgin Australia
        $402
        56% off
        $911 $402
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Jun 5 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Jun 10 | Virgin Australia
        $402
        56% off
        $911 $402
      • AYQ 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, May 18 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        AYQ 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, May 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        AYQ 10:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:15 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, May 29 | Qantas Airways
        $258 $447
        42% off
        42% off
        $447 $258
      • AYQ 10:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:15 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Jun 22 | Qantas Airways
        $366 $447
        18% off
        18% off
        $447 $366
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Jun 1 | Virgin Australia
        $184 $447
        59% off
        59% off
        $447 $184
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Jun 22 | Virgin Australia
        $188
        57% off
        $447 $188
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Jul 13 | Virgin Australia
        $191
        56% off
        $447 $191
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Jul 15 | Virgin Australia
        $191
        56% off
        $447 $191
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Jun 24 | Virgin Australia
        $193
        56% off
        $447 $193
      • AYQ 12:10 PM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, May 29 | Jetstar Airways
        $193
        56% off
        $447 $193
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, May 29 | Virgin Australia
        $195
        56% off
        $447 $195
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, May 22 | Virgin Australia
        $197
        56% off
        $447 $197
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, May 27 | Virgin Australia
        $199
        55% off
        $447 $199
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        15h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 8:40 AM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Jun 19 | Virgin Australia
        $199
        55% off
        $447 $199
      • AYQ 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, May 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in April, with an average price of $262. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as $562.

$562
$412
$262
$112
    Cheapest
  • $316
    May
  • $334
    Jun
  • $408
    Jul
  • $359
    Aug
  • $347
    Sep
  • $443
    Oct
  • $562
    Nov
  • $406
    Dec
  • $429
    Jan
  • $472
    Feb
  • $487
    Mar
  • $262
    Apr

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Friday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Thursday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$520
$423
$326
$229
    Cheapest
  • $369
    Mon
  • $464
    Tue
  • $403
    Wed
  • $520
    Thu
  • $326
    Fri
  • $454
    Sat
  • $400
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

See which airlines fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Virgin Australia
From $184
Jetstar Airways
From $193
Qantas Airways
From $258

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Flight Schedule from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA1694

    Ayers Rock Airport

    4:25 PM

    AYQ

    3h

    Nonstop

    7:55 PM

    BNE

    S - T - T - -
    Search

  2. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    8:50 PM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:20 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  3. JQ665

    Ayers Rock Airport

    12:10 PM

    AYQ

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    3:25 PM

    MEL

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  4. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    7:15 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:40 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  5. VA1694

    Ayers Rock Airport

    4:25 PM

    AYQ

    3h

    Nonstop

    7:55 PM

    BNE

    S - T - T - -
    Search

  6. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:40 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  7. JQ665

    Ayers Rock Airport

    12:10 PM

    AYQ

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    3:25 PM

    MEL

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  8. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    6:25 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    9:45 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  9. VA1682

    Ayers Rock Airport

    4:25 PM

    AYQ

    2h 50m

    Nonstop

    7:45 PM

    MEL

    - M - W - F -
    Search

  10. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    7:15 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:40 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights Info

Flight distance1,790.66 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$184
Cheapest return ticket price$381

FAQs for Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

    It takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to fly from Ayers Rock Airport (ayq) to Cairns Intl. Airport (cns).
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around $504 in May, making it the cheapest month to book. Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $741 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1236 flights per month.

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