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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 $172 and round-trip from $417. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 7:05 AM
      2h 50m
      Nonstop
      AYQ 9:25 AM
      Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      $496 $558
      11% off
      11% off
      $558 $496
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 7:05 AM
      2h 50m
      Nonstop
      AYQ 9:25 AM
      Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Dec 13 | Qantas Airways
      $496 $558
      11% off
      11% off
      $558 $496
    • AYQ 9:25 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 9:45 AM
      23h 30m
      1 stop
      AYQ 8:45 AM
      Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $417 $558
      25% off
      25% off
      $558 $417
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 9:45 AM
      23h 30m
      1 stop
      AYQ 8:45 AM
      Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $441
      21% off
      $558 $441
    • AYQ 9:25 AM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 6:25 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 7:10 PM
      14h 5m
      1 stop
      AYQ 8:45 AM
      Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $445
      20% off
      $558 $445
    • AYQ 9:25 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 7:05 AM
      2h 50m
      Nonstop
      AYQ 9:25 AM
      Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Dec 13 | Qantas Airways
      $450
      19% off
      $558 $450
    • AYQ 1:10 PM
      27h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:05 PM
      18h 50m
      1 stop
      AYQ 12:25 PM
      Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $450
      19% off
      $558 $450
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 6:05 PM
      18h 50m
      1 stop
      AYQ 12:25 PM
      Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $453
      19% off
      $558 $453
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 9:45 AM
      23h 30m
      1 stop
      AYQ 8:45 AM
      Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $456
      18% off
      $558 $456
    • AYQ 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
      CNS 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      AYQ 4:00 PM
      Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      AYQ 1:10 PM
      23h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 1:30 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $172 $277
      38% off
      38% off
      $277 $172
    • AYQ 9:25 AM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 6:25 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $180 $277
      35% off
      35% off
      $277 $180
    • AYQ 9:25 AM
      22h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      $185 $277
      33% off
      33% off
      $277 $185
    • AYQ 9:25 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $191
      31% off
      $277 $191
    • AYQ 1:10 PM
      23h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 1:30 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      $193
      30% off
      $277 $193
    • AYQ 1:10 PM
      18h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $194
      30% off
      $277 $194
    • AYQ 9:25 AM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 6:25 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $194
      30% off
      $277 $194
    • AYQ 1:10 PM
      18h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $198
      28% off
      $277 $198
    • AYQ 1:10 PM
      23h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 1:30 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      $201
      27% off
      $277 $201
    • AYQ 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      $246 $277
      11% off
      11% off
      $277 $246
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      $246 $277
      11% off
      11% off
      $277 $246
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Qantas Airways
      $246 $474
      48% off
      48% off
      $474 $246
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      $246
      48% off
      $474 $246
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      $246
      48% off
      $474 $246
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      $249
      47% off
      $474 $249
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Qantas Airways
      $253
      47% off
      $474 $253
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      $257
      46% off
      $474 $257
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Qantas Airways
      $259
      45% off
      $474 $259
    • AYQ 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Qantas Airways
      $246 $625
      61% off
      61% off
      $625 $246
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      $246 $625
      61% off
      61% off
      $625 $246
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      $246 $625
      61% off
      61% off
      $625 $246
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      $249
      60% off
      $625 $249
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Qantas Airways
      $253
      60% off
      $625 $253
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      $257
      59% off
      $625 $257
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Qantas Airways
      $259
      59% off
      $625 $259
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Qantas Airways
      $262
      57% off
      $625 $262
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      $265
      57% off
      $625 $265
    • AYQ 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      $608 $954
      36% off
      36% off
      $954 $608
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      $630 $954
      34% off
      34% off
      $954 $630
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Qantas Airways
      $646 $954
      32% off
      32% off
      $954 $646
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      $715
      25% off
      $954 $715
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
      $849
      11% off
      $954 $849
    • AYQ 1:10 PM
      18h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      $390
      59% off
      $954 $390
    • AYQ 1:10 PM
      20h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:15 AM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $540
      43% off
      $954 $540
    • AYQ 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      $246 $277
      11% off
      11% off
      $277 $246
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      $246 $277
      11% off
      11% off
      $277 $246
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Qantas Airways
      $246 $474
      48% off
      48% off
      $474 $246
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      $246
      48% off
      $474 $246
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      $246
      48% off
      $474 $246
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      $249
      47% off
      $474 $249
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Qantas Airways
      $253
      47% off
      $474 $253
    • AYQ 9:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:50 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      $257
      46% off
      $474 $257
    • AYQ 10:05 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:10 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Qantas Airways
      $259
      45% off
      $474 $259
    • AYQ 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Ayers Rock to Cairns 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 $268. You’ll want to avoid October, when the average price can reach as high as $638.

$638
$453
$268
$83
    Cheapest
  • $638
    Oct
  • $575
    Nov
  • $415
    Dec
  • $439
    Jan
  • $483
    Feb
  • $498
    Mar
  • $268
    Apr
  • $385
    May
  • $318
    Jun
  • $377
    Jul
  • $428
    Aug
  • $429
    Sep

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.

$506
$431
$355
$280
    Cheapest
  • $426
    Mon
  • $460
    Tue
  • $392
    Wed
  • $506
    Thu
  • $355
    Fri
  • $497
    Sat
  • $468
    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 Jetstar Airways (from $172) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $172
Qantas Airways
From $245

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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. QF1932

    Ayers Rock Airport

    10:05 AM

    AYQ

    2h 35m

    1:10 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ665

    Ayers Rock Airport

    12:10 PM

    AYQ

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    3:25 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T - S
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  3. JQ942

    Melbourne Airport

    11:20 AM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    2:45 PM

    CNS

    - M - - - - S

  4. JQ665

    Ayers Rock Airport

    12:10 PM

    AYQ

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    3:25 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T - S
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  5. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    6:40 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:05 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  6. JQ661

    Ayers Rock Airport

    2:25 PM

    AYQ

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    6:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T - T F -
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  7. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ661

    Ayers Rock Airport

    2:25 PM

    AYQ

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    6:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T - T F -
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  9. VA1413

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    10:15 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ665

    Ayers Rock Airport

    12:10 PM

    AYQ

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    3:25 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T - S
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  11. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    6:15 AM

    MEL

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    8:30 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  12. JQ661

    Ayers Rock Airport

    2:25 PM

    AYQ

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    6:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T - T F -
    Search

  13. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    10:30 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    1:40 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  14. JQ661

    Ayers Rock Airport

    2:25 PM

    AYQ

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    6:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T - T F -
    Search

  15. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  16. JQ665

    Ayers Rock Airport

    12:10 PM

    AYQ

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    3:25 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  17. JQ944

    Melbourne Airport

    5:15 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    8:40 PM

    CNS

    - M - W - - 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 $172
Cheapest return ticket price $417

FAQs for Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

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

    Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 2 hours 14 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 10:05, and the last departs at 10:15, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $748 in November, 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.
  • One-way flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from $172, and round-trip fares start from $417. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 9; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 13 minutes, and around 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is $564. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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