Trip.com
>
Cheap Flights
>
Australia
>
Cairns
>
Alice Springs to Cairns flight
>
Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from CAD 293 and round-trip from CAD 556. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Airnorth
      CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Tue, Jan 12 | Airnorth
      CAD 556 CAD 892
      38% off
      38% off
      CAD 892 CAD 556
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Airnorth
      CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Tue, Dec 8 | Airnorth
      CAD 626 CAD 892
      30% off
      30% off
      CAD 892 CAD 626
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Dec 11 | Airnorth
      CAD 626 CAD 892
      30% off
      30% off
      CAD 892 CAD 626
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Airnorth
      CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Thu, Nov 19 | Airnorth
      CAD 626
      30% off
      CAD 892 CAD 626
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Airnorth
      CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Thu, Dec 3 | Airnorth
      CAD 627
      30% off
      CAD 892 CAD 627
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Airnorth
      CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Tue, Jan 5 | Airnorth
      CAD 736
      17% off
      CAD 892 CAD 736
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Jan 3 | Airnorth
      CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Jan 10 | Airnorth
      CAD 736
      17% off
      CAD 892 CAD 736
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Airnorth
      CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Tue, Dec 15 | Airnorth
      CAD 767
      14% off
      CAD 892 CAD 767
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Airnorth
      CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Dec 20 | Airnorth
      CAD 767
      14% off
      CAD 892 CAD 767
    • ASP 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      ASP 16:00
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Nov 11 | Normal Airline
      Find more flights
      Find more flights
    • Cheapest
      ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Airnorth
      CAD 293 CAD 1,083
      73% off
      73% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 293
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      CAD 296 CAD 1,083
      73% off
      73% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 296
    • ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Airnorth
      CAD 299 CAD 1,083
      72% off
      72% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 299
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Airnorth
      CAD 318
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 318
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Airnorth
      CAD 318
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 318
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Airnorth
      CAD 318
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 318
    • ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Airnorth
      CAD 322
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 322
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Airnorth
      CAD 322
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 322
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Airnorth
      CAD 337
      35% off
      CAD 517 CAD 337
    • ASP 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
      Find more flights
      Find more flights
    • Cheapest nonstop
      ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Airnorth
      CAD 293 CAD 1,083
      73% off
      73% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 293
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      CAD 296 CAD 1,083
      73% off
      73% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 296
    • ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Airnorth
      CAD 299 CAD 1,083
      72% off
      72% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 299
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Airnorth
      CAD 318
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 318
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Airnorth
      CAD 318
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 318
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Airnorth
      CAD 318
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 318
    • ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Airnorth
      CAD 322
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 322
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Airnorth
      CAD 322
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 322
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Airnorth
      CAD 337
      35% off
      CAD 517 CAD 337
    • ASP 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
      Find more flights
      Find more flights
    • Cheapest nonstop
      ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Airnorth
      CAD 293 CAD 1,083
      73% off
      73% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 293
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      CAD 296 CAD 1,083
      73% off
      73% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 296
    • ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Airnorth
      CAD 299 CAD 1,083
      72% off
      72% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 299
    • ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Airnorth
      CAD 482
      55% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 482
    • ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Airnorth
      CAD 487
      55% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 487
    • ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Airnorth
      CAD 532
      51% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 532
    • ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Airnorth
      CAD 549
      49% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 549
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Airnorth
      CAD 563
      48% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 563
    • ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Airnorth
      CAD 605
      44% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 605
    • ASP 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
      Find more flights
      Find more flights
    • Cheapest nonstop
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Airnorth
      CAD 563 CAD 680
      17% off
      17% off
      CAD 680 CAD 563
    • ASP 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 15:45
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Airnorth
      CAD 605 CAD 680
      11% off
      11% off
      CAD 680 CAD 605
    • ASP 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
      Find more flights
      Find more flights
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      CAD 296 CAD 1,083
      73% off
      73% off
      CAD 1,083 CAD 296
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Airnorth
      CAD 318 CAD 517
      38% off
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 318
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Airnorth
      CAD 318 CAD 517
      38% off
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 318
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Airnorth
      CAD 318
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 318
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Airnorth
      CAD 322
      38% off
      CAD 517 CAD 322
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Airnorth
      CAD 337
      35% off
      CAD 517 CAD 337
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Airnorth
      CAD 337
      35% off
      CAD 517 CAD 337
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Airnorth
      CAD 456
      12% off
      CAD 517 CAD 456
    • ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Dec 27 | Airnorth
      CAD 456
      12% off
      CAD 517 CAD 456
    • ASP 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
      Find more flights
      Find more flights

Displayed flight fares from Alice Springs 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 Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in January, with an average price of CAD 333. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach CAD 755.

CAD 755
CAD 544
CAD 333
CAD 122
    Cheapest
  • CAD 522
    Nov
  • CAD 428
    Dec
  • CAD 333
    Jan
  • CAD 384
    Feb
  • CAD 366
    Mar
  • CAD 755
    Apr
  • CAD 506
    May
  • CAD 589
    Jun
  • CAD 646
    Jul
  • CAD 535
    Aug
  • CAD 609
    Sep
  • CAD 570
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns 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 departure day from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

CAD 844
CAD 575
CAD 305
CAD 36
    Cheapest
  • CAD 380
    Mon
  • CAD 603
    Tue
  • CAD 305
    Wed
  • CAD 564
    Thu
  • CAD 397
    Fri
  • CAD 844
    Sat
  • CAD 328
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport is Airnorth (from CAD 318) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Airnorth
From CAD 318
Qantas Airways
From CAD 453
Virgin Australia
From CAD 483

Find more flights and airlines

What is the flight schedule from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TL361

    Alice Springs Airport

    12:50

    ASP

    2h 10m

    15:30

    CNS

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  2. QF791

    Alice Springs Airport

    12:30

    ASP

    3h

    Direct

    17:00

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  3. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    20:15

    SYD

    3h 5m

    Direct

    22:20

    CNS

    S - - - - - -

  4. VA1746

    Alice Springs Airport

    13:30

    ASP

    2h

    Direct

    16:30

    ADL

    S - T - T - -
    Search

  5. VA236

    Adelaide Airport

    17:50

    ADL

    1h 20m

    Direct

    19:40

    MEL

    S - - W T - S

  6. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    06:25

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    08:45

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  7. VA1746

    Alice Springs Airport

    13:30

    ASP

    2h

    Direct

    16:30

    ADL

    S - T - T - -
    Search

  8. JQ966

    Adelaide Airport

    06:00

    ADL

    3h

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  9. QF791

    Alice Springs Airport

    12:30

    ASP

    3h

    Direct

    17:00

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  10. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    11:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  11. QF791

    Alice Springs Airport

    12:30

    ASP

    3h

    Direct

    17:00

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  12. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    17:25

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  13. VA1746

    Alice Springs Airport

    13:30

    ASP

    2h

    Direct

    16:30

    ADL

    S - T - T - -
    Search

  14. VA242

    Adelaide Airport

    19:50

    ADL

    1h 20m

    Direct

    21:40

    MEL

    S M T W T - S

  15. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    20:15

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
Find more flights and airlines

About Alice Springs Airport and Cairns Airport

Learn about Alice Springs Airport (ASP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,456.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket price CAD 293
Cheapest return ticket price CAD 556

FAQs for Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 1 hour 53 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 12:50, and the last departs at 12:55, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around CAD 403 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Airnorth is a very popular airline operating an average of 163 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from CAD 318, and round-trip fares start from CAD 556. The current lowest fare is a Airnorth flight departing on Sun, Dec 20; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Airnorth operate direct flights from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 56 minutes, and around 4 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 Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport is CAD 641. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Airnorth are the most popular budget airlines flying from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from CAD 318. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 4 weekly flights, mainly by Airnorth. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Alice Springs Airport and Cairns Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

Find Cheap Flights with Trip.com

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

Book with no extra fees

Prices displayed on this page are all-inclusive (including taxes, fuel surcharges, civil aviation development fund, etc.), with all fees confirmed before payment. Fees for luggage, meals, Wi-Fi, or other additional services are also included as shown in the flight cards.

Real-time pricing updates

Prices, availability, and travel information on this page have been updated within the last 24 hours—sometimes even in real time. The more popular the route, the more accurate the data.

Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.