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Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $180 and round-trip from $374. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        AYQ 10:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:15 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Sep 1 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 7:10 AM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        AYQ 9:35 AM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Sep 5 | Qantas Airways
        $780 $1,010
        23% off
        23% off
        $1,010 $780
      • AYQ 10:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:15 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Sep 24 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 7:10 AM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        AYQ 9:35 AM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Sep 30 | Qantas Airways
        $808 $1,010
        20% off
        20% off
        $1,010 $808
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Oct 2 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Oct 7 | Virgin Australia
        $374 $1,010
        63% off
        63% off
        $1,010 $374
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Sep 25 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 9:20 AM
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 2 | Virgin Australia
        $386
        62% off
        $1,010 $386
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Sep 18 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Sep 25 | Virgin Australia
        $393
        61% off
        $1,010 $393
      • AYQ 11:10 AM
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 7:50 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Oct 18 | Virgin Australia
        $398
        61% off
        $1,010 $398
      • AYQ 11:10 AM
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Oct 18 | Virgin Australia
        $398
        61% off
        $1,010 $398
      • AYQ 2:50 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        $408
        60% off
        $1,010 $408
      • AYQ 11:10 AM
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Australia
        $437
        56% off
        $1,010 $437
      • AYQ 11:10 AM
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Oct 25 | Virgin Australia
        $445
        56% off
        $1,010 $445
      • AYQ 2:50 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 16 | Virgin Australia
        $450
        55% off
        $1,010 $450
      • AYQ 1:25 PM
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        $459
        55% off
        $1,010 $459
      • AYQ 11:10 AM
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Oct 25 | Virgin Australia
        $466
        54% off
        $1,010 $466
      • AYQ 2:15 PM
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        $476
        53% off
        $1,010 $476
      • AYQ 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Aug 28 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        AYQ 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        AYQ 10:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:15 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Sep 25 | Qantas Airways
        $272 $499
        45% off
        45% off
        $499 $272
      • AYQ 10:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:15 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Aug 31 | Qantas Airways
        $399 $499
        20% off
        20% off
        $499 $399
      • AYQ 2:50 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Virgin Australia
        $180 $499
        64% off
        64% off
        $499 $180
      • AYQ 2:15 PM
        18h
        1 stop
        CNS 8:45 AM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Virgin Australia
        $183
        63% off
        $499 $183
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Aug 30 | Virgin Australia
        $192
        62% off
        $499 $192
      • AYQ 2:50 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Virgin Australia
        $198
        60% off
        $499 $198
      • AYQ 2:50 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Virgin Australia
        $201
        60% off
        $499 $201
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Sep 25 | Virgin Australia
        $201
        60% off
        $499 $201
      • AYQ 11:10 AM
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $203
        59% off
        $499 $203
      • AYQ 11:10 AM
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $203
        59% off
        $499 $203
      • AYQ 2:50 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Virgin Australia
        $204
        59% off
        $499 $204
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Virgin Australia
        $207
        59% off
        $499 $207
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Sep 20 | Virgin Australia
        $216
        56% off
        $499 $216
      • AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Sep 27 | Virgin Australia
        $216
        56% off
        $499 $216
      • AYQ 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Aug 28 | 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 $266. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as $570.

$570
$418
$266
$114
    Cheapest
  • $356
    Aug
  • $352
    Sep
  • $449
    Oct
  • $570
    Nov
  • $412
    Dec
  • $435
    Jan
  • $479
    Feb
  • $494
    Mar
  • $266
    Apr
  • $382
    May
  • $315
    Jun
  • $374
    Jul

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.

$484
$404
$323
$243
    Cheapest
  • $424
    Mon
  • $424
    Tue
  • $407
    Wed
  • $484
    Thu
  • $323
    Fri
  • $451
    Sat
  • $395
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Virgin Australia (from $179) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Virgin Australia
From $179
Jetstar Airways
From $197
Qantas Airways
From $301

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What is the 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. JQ661

    Ayers Rock Airport

    2:25 PM

    AYQ

    3h

    Nonstop

    5:55 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    10:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  5. JQ665

    Ayers Rock Airport

    12:10 PM

    AYQ

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    3:25 PM

    MEL

    S M - W T - S
    Search

  6. JQ942

    Melbourne Airport

    11:20 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    2:40 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  7. JQ665

    Ayers Rock Airport

    12:10 PM

    AYQ

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    3:25 PM

    MEL

    S M - W T - S
    Search

  8. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    7:15 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:40 PM

    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 - - - F -
    Search

  10. VA353

    Melbourne Airport

    8:40 PM

    MEL

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    10:50 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T - S

  11. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    6:00 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:30 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  12. VA1682

    Ayers Rock Airport

    4:25 PM

    AYQ

    2h 50m

    Nonstop

    7:45 PM

    MEL

    - M - - - F -
    Search

  13. VA1291

    Melbourne Airport

    6:25 AM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    9:50 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  14. VA1682

    Ayers Rock Airport

    4:25 PM

    AYQ

    2h 50m

    Nonstop

    7:45 PM

    MEL

    - M - - - F -
    Search

  15. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    6:25 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    9:45 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  16. JQ661

    Ayers Rock Airport

    2:25 PM

    AYQ

    3h

    Nonstop

    5:55 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  18. JQ665

    Ayers Rock Airport

    12:10 PM

    AYQ

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    3:25 PM

    MEL

    S M - W T - S
    Search

  19. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    6:25 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    9:45 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  20. JQ661

    Ayers Rock Airport

    2:25 PM

    AYQ

    3h

    Nonstop

    5:55 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  21. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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About Ayers Rock Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport

Learn about Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,790.66 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $180
Cheapest return ticket price $374

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 33 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 $695 in September, 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 $726 in October, 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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