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CNSASPFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareA$526Airnorth Reg
Fastest2h 20mgate to gate
Options found26flights on this route
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Qantas Airways
QF-2351
18:10
2026-10-30
Cairns (CNS)Cairns
20H :30 M
2 Stops
TSV
· 10h 50m Townsville (TSV), Australia
BNE
· 3h 35m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
14:10
2026-10-31
Alice Springs (ASP)Alice Springs Airport
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
A$1,724
Flight DetailsCNS to ASP - 20H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Qantas Airways
QF-2355
06:35
2026-10-30
Cairns (CNS)Cairns
26H :35 M
2 Stops
TSV
· 3h 25m Townsville (TSV), Australia
DRW
· 17h 00m Darwin (DRW), Australia
08:40
2026-10-31
Alice Springs (ASP)Alice Springs Airport
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
A$1,734
Flight DetailsCNS to ASP - 26H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Qantas Airways
QF-2349
08:55
2026-10-30
Cairns (CNS)Cairns
24H :15 M
2 Stops
TSV
· 1h 05m Townsville (TSV), Australia
DRW
· 17h 00m Darwin (DRW), Australia
08:40
2026-10-31
Alice Springs (ASP)Alice Springs Airport
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
A$1,734
Flight DetailsCNS to ASP - 24H :15 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareA$526Airnorth Reg12:50
Earliest departureA$1,419Qantas Airways06:00
Shortest durationA$526Airnorth Reg12:50
Night
00:00-05:59
No optionOpen full search for moreMorning
06:00-11:59
A$1,075Qantas Airways at 06:50Afternoon
12:00-17:59
A$526Airnorth Reg at 12:50Evening
18:00-23:59
A$1,724Qantas Airways at 18:10
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns
Australia
GMT 10
Latitude: -16.885799408
Longitude: 145.755004883
Alice Springs (ASP)
Alice Springs Airport
Australia
GMT 9.5
Latitude: -23.806699752807617
Longitude: 133.90199279785156
Distance: Cairns (CNS), Australia to Alice Springs (ASP), Australia - 1,454.67 km
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How to travel Cairns to Alice Springs
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹35,4262h 20m2 flights
Connecting flight₹72,362Longer, includes a stop24 options
Air distance is about 1,455 km. 2 airlines operate this route.
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Airlines flying from Cairns to Alice Springs
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QA
Qantas Airways Flights
from A$69925 flights
Fares from
A$699
Non-stop
1 in these results
Departures
25 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
2h 20m · Airnorth Reg
First departure of the day
06:00 · Qantas Airways
Last departure of the day
18:10 · Qantas Airways
Flight options found
26
Direct / non-stop options
2
Airport codes
Cairns–CNS, Alice Springs–ASP
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 26 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 06:00 and the last around 18:10. The fastest flight takes about 2h 20m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from A$526, Morning from A$1,075, Evening from A$1,724. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Cairns to Alice Springs flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Cairns to Alice Springs dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at A$526. This can change from week to week.
How far is Cairns from Alice Springs by air?
The direct air distance between Cairns (CNS) and Alice Springs (ASP) is about 1,455 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from CNS to ASP?
Yes. 2 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Cairns to Alice Springs. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Cairns to Alice Springs?
Qantas Airways is listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Cairns to Alice Springs?
The quickest non-stop Cairns to Alice Springs flight on this page takes about 2h 20m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Cairns to Alice Springs flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 20 KG and 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Cairns to Alice Springs flight fare?
The lowest Cairns to Alice Springs fare on this page is A$526. Fares on the same dates run up to A$1,734, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Cairns to Alice Springs flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 06:00 and the last around 18:10, local time at Cairns. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 1,454.67 km.
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Lowest Cairns to Alice Springs airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
A$526
30/10/2026
Airnorth Reg
12:50
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
A$516
07/11/2026
Airnorth Reg
12:50
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
A$500
06/01/2027
Airnorth Reg
12:50
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Cairns to Alice Springs Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Cairns and Alice Springs is about 1,455 KM. In these results, journey times range from 2h 20m to 42h 35m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Cairns to Alice Springs Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 26 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first departure from Cairns is at 06:00 and the last is at 18:10. Flights leave from Cairns and land at Alice Springs Airport.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Cairns to Alice Springs
Aerial Distance
1,455 KM
Flight Duration
2h 20m - 42h 35m
Airport Codes
Cairns - CNS, Alice Springs - ASP
Total Flights Available
26 flights2 direct24 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 06:00
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 18:10
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
8 flights0 direct8 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
10 flights0 direct10 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
5 flights2 direct3 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
3 flights0 direct3 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
No flights in this time slot
Airport Information & Terminals
CNS: Cairns airport. Cairns airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
ASP: Alice Springs airport. Alice Springs airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
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