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Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £167 and round-trip from £331. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Thu, Dec 3 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Airnorth
      £331 £583
      43% off
      43% off
      £583 £331
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sat, Dec 5 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Airnorth
      £331 £583
      43% off
      43% off
      £583 £331
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sat, Nov 28 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Airnorth
      £331 £583
      43% off
      43% off
      £583 £331
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Nov 23 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Airnorth
      £331
      43% off
      £583 £331
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Tue, Nov 24 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Airnorth
      £331
      43% off
      £583 £331
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Nov 30 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Airnorth
      £331
      43% off
      £583 £331
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Thu, Nov 19 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Airnorth
      £331
      43% off
      £583 £331
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Tue, Dec 1 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Airnorth
      £331
      43% off
      £583 £331
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Nov 16 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Airnorth
      £331
      43% off
      £583 £331
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ASP 14:00
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      ASP 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:45
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 27 | Airnorth
      £167 £240
      30% off
      30% off
      £240 £167
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Dec 2 | Airnorth
      £168 £240
      30% off
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      £168 £240
      30% off
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Dec 6 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 22 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Nov 23 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 29 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Nov 18 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Dec 7 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ASP 14:00
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:45
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 27 | Airnorth
      £167 £240
      30% off
      30% off
      £240 £167
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Dec 2 | Airnorth
      £168 £240
      30% off
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      £168 £240
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      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Dec 6 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 22 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Nov 23 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 29 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Nov 18 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Dec 7 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ASP 14:00
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:45
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 27 | Airnorth
      £167 £542
      69% off
      69% off
      £542 £167
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 13 | Airnorth
      £168 £542
      69% off
      69% off
      £542 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Oct 28 | Airnorth
      £224 £542
      59% off
      59% off
      £542 £224
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 1 | Airnorth
      £224
      59% off
      £542 £224
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Nov 4 | Airnorth
      £224
      59% off
      £542 £224
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 30 | Airnorth
      £225
      57% off
      £542 £225
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 8 | Airnorth
      £239
      56% off
      £542 £239
    • CNS 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:45
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Nov 11 | Airnorth
      £242
      55% off
      £542 £242
    • CNS 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:45
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Nov 2 | Airnorth
      £252
      54% off
      £542 £252
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ASP 14:00
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Oct 28 | Airnorth
      £224 £535
      57% off
      57% off
      £535 £224
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 30 | Airnorth
      £225 £535
      57% off
      57% off
      £535 £225
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Oct 25 | Airnorth
      £374 £535
      30% off
      30% off
      £535 £374
    • CNS 10:45
      6h 35m
      1 stop
      ASP 16:50
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      £304
      43% off
      £535 £304
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ASP 14:00
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:45
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 27 | Airnorth
      £167 £240
      30% off
      30% off
      £240 £167
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Dec 2 | Airnorth
      £168 £240
      30% off
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      £168 £240
      30% off
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Dec 6 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 22 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Nov 23 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 29 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Nov 18 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Dec 7 | Airnorth
      £168
      30% off
      £240 £168
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ASP 14:00
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Alice Springs 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 Airport to Alice Springs Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs 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 Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport are usually in January, with an average price of £172. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach £371.

£371
£272
£172
£73
    Cheapest
  • £197
    Oct
  • £182
    Nov
  • £186
    Dec
  • £172
    Jan
  • £238
    Feb
  • £232
    Mar
  • £371
    Apr
  • £223
    May
  • £281
    Jun
  • £314
    Jul
  • £244
    Aug
  • £196
    Sep

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

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

£414
£296
£178
£60
    Cheapest
  • £212
    Mon
  • £317
    Tue
  • £195
    Wed
  • £264
    Thu
  • £178
    Fri
  • £193
    Sat
  • £414
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport is Airnorth (from £154) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Airnorth
From £154
Jetstar Airways
From £222
Virgin Australia
From £223
Qantas Airways
From £364

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TL362

    Cairns Airport

    12:50

    CNS

    2h 20m

    14:40

    ASP

    S - T - T - S
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  2. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  3. QF1874

    Brisbane Airport

    11:15

    BNE

    3h 25m

    Direct

    14:10

    ASP

    - - T - - F S

  4. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  5. QF1874

    Brisbane Airport

    11:15

    BNE

    3h 25m

    Direct

    14:10

    ASP

    - - T - - F S

  6. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    19:50

    CNS

    3h 25m

    Direct

    00:15

    MEL

    S M T W - F S
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  7. QF1500

    Melbourne Airport

    06:00

    MEL

    1h 30m

    Direct

    07:30

    SYD

    S M T W - - S

  8. QF790

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    09:55

    SYD

    3h 20m

    Direct

    11:45

    ASP

    S M T W T - S

  9. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  10. QF790

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    09:55

    SYD

    3h 20m

    Direct

    11:45

    ASP

    S M T W T - S

  11. VA786

    Cairns Airport

    17:25

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    19:45

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
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  12. QF1874

    Brisbane Airport

    11:15

    BNE

    3h 25m

    Direct

    14:10

    ASP

    - - T - - F S

  13. JQ961

    Cairns Airport

    07:30

    CNS

    3h 15m

    Direct

    10:15

    ADL

    S M T W - F S
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  14. VA1747

    Adelaide Airport

    11:40

    ADL

    2h 15m

    Direct

    12:55

    ASP

    S - T - T - -

  15. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  16. QF790

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    09:55

    SYD

    3h 20m

    Direct

    11:45

    ASP

    S M T W T - S
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About Cairns Airport and Alice Springs Airport

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

Flight distance 1,456.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £167
Cheapest return ticket price £331

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport Flights

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

    Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport takes about 2 hours 13 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport departs at 12:50, and the last departs at 12:50, 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 Cairns Airport (CNS) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £240 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 159 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport currently start from £167, and round-trip fares start from £331. The current lowest fare is a Airnorth flight departing on Fri, Nov 27; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Airnorth operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 14 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 Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport is £372. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Airnorth are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport, with one-way fares starting from £167. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport operates around 4 weekly flights, mainly by Airnorth. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Alice Springs 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.

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