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Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £138 and round-trip from £313. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 06:40
        2h 50m
        Direct
        AYQ 09:00
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
        AYQ 09:45
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 12:50
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
        £477 £610
        22% off
        22% off
        £610 £477
      • CNS 06:40
        2h 50m
        Direct
        AYQ 09:00
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
        AYQ 09:45
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 12:50
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Qantas Airways
        £555 £610
        9% off
        9% off
        £610 £555
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 13:30
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:25
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        £313 £610
        49% off
        49% off
        £610 £313
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Oct 24 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 13:30
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:25
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        £317
        48% off
        £610 £317
      • CNS 14:50
        23h 45m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 13:30
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:25
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        £342
        44% off
        £610 £342
      • CNS 19:10
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        AYQ 08:45
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 09:25
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:10
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        £371
        39% off
        £610 £371
      • CNS 09:20
        29h 15m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 13:30
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:25
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        £400
        34% off
        £610 £400
      • CNS 19:10
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        AYQ 08:45
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 09:25
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:10
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        £406
        33% off
        £610 £406
      • CNS 19:10
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        AYQ 08:45
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 09:25
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:25
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        £420
        31% off
        £610 £420
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Oct 17 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 11:10
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:30
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        £437
        28% off
        £610 £437
      • CNS 06:40
        2h 50m
        Direct
        AYQ 09:00
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
        AYQ 13:10
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        £440
        28% off
        £610 £440
      • CNS 20:35
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        AYQ 10:30
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 14:50
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
        £443
        27% off
        £610 £443
      • CNS 20:35
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        AYQ 10:30
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 13:30
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:25
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        £451
        26% off
        £610 £451
      • CNS 19:35
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        AYQ 10:30
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 13:30
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:25
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        £459
        25% off
        £610 £459
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:00
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
        AYQ 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 07:05
        2h 50m
        Direct
        AYQ 09:25
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
        £138 £186
        26% off
        26% off
        £186 £138
      • CNS 09:45
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        AYQ 08:45
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        £141 £186
        24% off
        24% off
        £186 £141
      • CNS 06:40
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        AYQ 12:25
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        £144 £186
        23% off
        23% off
        £186 £144
      • CNS 19:10
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        AYQ 08:45
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        £146
        22% off
        £186 £146
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        £159
        15% off
        £186 £159
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Oct 14 | Virgin Australia
        £159
        15% off
        £186 £159
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 16 | Virgin Australia
        £160
        14% off
        £186 £160
      • CNS 18:05
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        AYQ 12:25
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        £160
        14% off
        £186 £160
      • CNS 17:35
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        AYQ 12:25
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Dec 6 | Virgin Australia
        £163
        12% off
        £186 £163
      • CNS 19:50
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        AYQ 08:45
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Australia
        £163
        12% off
        £186 £163
      • CNS 19:10
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        AYQ 08:45
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        £164
        12% off
        £186 £164
      • CNS 15:45
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 12:25
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Dec 8 | Virgin Australia
        £169
        9% off
        £186 £169
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:00
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock 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 Ayers Rock Airport are usually in May, with an average price of £238. It is best to avoid February, when the average price can reach £372.

£372
£305
£238
£171
    Cheapest
  • £272
    Oct
  • £345
    Nov
  • £341
    Dec
  • £291
    Jan
  • £372
    Feb
  • £365
    Mar
  • £294
    Apr
  • £238
    May
  • £280
    Jun
  • £283
    Jul
  • £269
    Aug
  • £265
    Sep

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

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

£349
£312
£275
£238
    Cheapest
  • £292
    Mon
  • £293
    Tue
  • £281
    Wed
  • £295
    Thu
  • £275
    Fri
  • £349
    Sat
  • £325
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport is Qantas Airways (from £138) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Qantas Airways
From £138
Jetstar Airways
From £141
Virgin Australia
From £159
Airnorth
From £578

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns 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. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA1693

    Brisbane Airport

    12:15

    BNE

    3h 55m

    Direct

    15:40

    AYQ

    S - T - T - -

  3. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    21:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:30

    MEL

    - M - - - - -
    Search

  4. JQ664

    Melbourne Airport

    08:50

    MEL

    3h 10m

    Direct

    11:30

    AYQ

    S M - W T - S

  5. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    Direct

    23:35

    MEL

    - M - - - - -
    Search

  6. JQ664

    Melbourne Airport

    08:50

    MEL

    3h 10m

    Direct

    11:30

    AYQ

    S M - W T - S

  7. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    14:50

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    18:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. JQ664

    Melbourne Airport

    08:50

    MEL

    3h 10m

    Direct

    11:30

    AYQ

    S M - W T - S

  9. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    22:00

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
    Search

  10. JQ660

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    10:35

    SYD

    3h 35m

    Direct

    13:40

    AYQ

    S M T W T F S

  11. VA1422

    Cairns Airport

    15:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    19:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. JQ660

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    10:35

    SYD

    3h 35m

    Direct

    13:40

    AYQ

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. JQ664

    Melbourne Airport

    08:50

    MEL

    3h 10m

    Direct

    11:30

    AYQ

    S M - W T - S

  15. JQ941

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    10:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. JQ664

    Melbourne Airport

    08:50

    MEL

    3h 10m

    Direct

    11:30

    AYQ

    S M - W T - S

  17. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. JQ660

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    10:35

    SYD

    3h 35m

    Direct

    13:40

    AYQ

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Airport and Ayers Rock Airport

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

Flight distance 1,790.66km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £138
Cheapest return ticket price £313

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport Flights

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

    Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport takes about 2 hours 42 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport departs at 07:10, and the last departs at 07:10, 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 Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £440 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1017 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport currently start from £138, and round-trip fares start from £313. The current lowest fare is a Qantas Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 2; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 42 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 Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport is £290. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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