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Cairns Intl. Airport to Ayers Rock Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Ayers Rock Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SAR 663 and round-trip from SAR 1,362. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 7:10 AM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        AYQ 9:35 AM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Aug 30 | Qantas Airways
        AYQ 10:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:15 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Sep 3 | Qantas Airways
        SAR 2,465 SAR 3,424
        28% off
        28% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 2,465
      • CNS 7:10 AM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        AYQ 9:35 AM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Aug 29 | Qantas Airways
        AYQ 10:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:15 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Sep 3 | Qantas Airways
        SAR 2,465 SAR 3,424
        28% off
        28% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 2,465
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 16 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 2:50 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,362 SAR 3,424
        60% off
        60% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 1,362
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 2 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Oct 4 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,401
        59% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 1,401
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Oct 7 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 11:10 AM
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 1,484
        56% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 1,484
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Oct 18 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 2:50 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,486
        56% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 1,486
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Sep 11 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,504
        56% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 1,504
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 9 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 11:10 AM
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 7:50 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 1,507
        56% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 1,507
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Sep 18 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Sep 25 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,517
        56% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 1,517
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Sep 27 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Oct 2 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,567
        54% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 1,567
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Oct 11 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 11:10 AM
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 1,584
        54% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 1,584
      • CNS 11:50 AM
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Oct 17 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 2:50 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,598
        53% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 1,598
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Sep 4 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 4:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,604
        53% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 1,604
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 11:10 AM
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 1,606
        53% off
        SAR 3,424 SAR 1,606
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
        AYQ 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Aug 24 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 7:10 AM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        AYQ 9:35 AM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Sep 5 | Qantas Airways
        SAR 933 SAR 1,316
        28% off
        28% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 933
      • CNS 7:10 AM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        AYQ 9:35 AM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Aug 31 | Qantas Airways
        SAR 947 SAR 1,316
        28% off
        28% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 947
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Aug 30 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 663 SAR 1,316
        50% off
        50% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 663
      • CNS 9:20 AM
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Sep 2 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 663
        50% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 663
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 16 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 711
        46% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 711
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 2 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 719
        45% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 719
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:05 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 9 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 724
        45% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 724
      • CNS 9:20 AM
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Aug 23 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 735
        44% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 735
      • CNS 11:50 AM
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Sep 5 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 749
        43% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 749
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Aug 21 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 771
        41% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 771
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Sep 13 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 774
        41% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 774
      • CNS 2:50 PM
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 776
        41% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 776
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Aug 26 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 779
        41% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 779
      • CNS 4:55 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        AYQ 3:40 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Aug 27 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 784
        40% off
        SAR 1,316 SAR 784
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AYQ 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Intl. Airport to Ayers Rock 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 Cairns Intl. Airport to Ayers Rock Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Ayers Rock 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 Cairns Intl. Airport to Ayers Rock Airport, the best time to buy is in August, with an average price of SAR 1,030. You’ll want to avoid February, when the average price can reach as high as SAR 1,834.

SAR 1,834
SAR 1,432
SAR 1,030
SAR 628
  • SAR 1,030
    Aug
  • SAR 1,176
    Sep
  • SAR 1,324
    Oct
  • SAR 1,700
    Nov
  • SAR 1,681
    Dec
  • SAR 1,433
    Jan
  • SAR 1,834
    Feb
  • SAR 1,802
    Mar
  • SAR 1,452
    Apr
  • SAR 1,174
    May
  • SAR 1,382
    Jun
  • SAR 1,398
    Jul

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Ayers Rock 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 Cairns Intl. Airport to Ayers Rock Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

SAR 1,604
SAR 1,452
SAR 1,300
SAR 1,148
    Cheapest
  • SAR 1,449
    Mon
  • SAR 1,405
    Tue
  • SAR 1,300
    Wed
  • SAR 1,405
    Thu
  • SAR 1,371
    Fri
  • SAR 1,570
    Sat
  • SAR 1,604
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Ayers Rock Airport is Virgin Australia (from SAR 663) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Virgin Australia
From SAR 663
Jetstar Airways
From SAR 795
Qantas Airways
From SAR 931

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Intl. Airport to Ayers Rock Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA776

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    11:35 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA1693

    Brisbane Airport

    12:15 PM

    BNE

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    3:40 PM

    AYQ

    S - T - T - -

  3. JQ929

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    BNE

    S M - W T F S
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  4. VA1693

    Brisbane Airport

    12:15 PM

    BNE

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    3:40 PM

    AYQ

    S - T - T - -

  5. VA770

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    8:15 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  6. VA1693

    Brisbane Airport

    12:15 PM

    BNE

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    3:40 PM

    AYQ

    S - T - T - -

  7. JQ943

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:20 PM

    CNS

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:45 PM

    MEL

    S M - - - F -
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  8. JQ664

    Melbourne Airport

    8:50 AM

    MEL

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    11:30 AM

    AYQ

    S M - W T - S

  9. JQ949

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:40 PM

    CNS

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    1:00 AM

    MEL

    S - T - T - S
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  10. JQ664

    Melbourne Airport

    8:50 AM

    MEL

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    11:30 AM

    AYQ

    S M - W T - S

  11. JQ957

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
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  12. JQ660

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    10:35 AM

    SYD

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    1:40 PM

    AYQ

    S M T W T F S

  13. VA786

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    4:55 PM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    7:10 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  14. VA1693

    Brisbane Airport

    12:15 PM

    BNE

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    3:40 PM

    AYQ

    S - T - T - -

  15. VA780

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:50 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    2:05 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. VA1693

    Brisbane Airport

    12:15 PM

    BNE

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    3:40 PM

    AYQ

    S - T - T - -

  17. JQ931

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:10 AM

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    11:20 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. VA1693

    Brisbane Airport

    12:15 PM

    BNE

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    3:40 PM

    AYQ

    S - T - T - -
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About Cairns Intl. Airport and Ayers Rock Airport

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

Flight distance 1,790.66 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SAR 663
Cheapest return ticket price SAR 1,362

FAQs for Cairns Intl. Airport to Ayers Rock Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 2 hours 53 minutes to fly from Cairns Intl. Airport (cns) to Ayers Rock Airport (ayq).
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ).
  • Tickets cost around SAR 1,736 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around SAR 2,596 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 07:40 and arrives in Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) at 10:00.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1017 flights per month.

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