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Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SAR 674 and round-trip from SAR 1,404. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        AYQ 10:15
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 13:15
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 07:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        AYQ 09:35
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Sep 6 | Qantas Airways
        SAR 2,926 SAR 3,790
        23% off
        23% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 2,926
      • AYQ 10:15
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 13:15
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Sep 25 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 07:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        AYQ 09:35
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Oct 1 | Qantas Airways
        SAR 3,032 SAR 3,790
        20% off
        20% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 3,032
      • AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 3 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Oct 8 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,404 SAR 3,790
        63% off
        63% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 1,404
      • AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Sep 26 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 09:20
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        AYQ 15:40
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Oct 3 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,446
        62% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 1,446
      • AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Sep 19 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 15:40
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Sep 26 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,476
        61% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 1,476
      • AYQ 11:10
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 19:50
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Oct 19 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,495
        61% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 1,495
      • AYQ 11:10
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 22:40
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Oct 19 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,495
        61% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 1,495
      • AYQ 14:50
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Oct 24 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,532
        60% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 1,532
      • AYQ 11:10
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 22:40
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,640
        56% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 1,640
      • AYQ 11:10
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 22:40
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,670
        56% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 1,670
      • AYQ 14:50
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Oct 17 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,689
        55% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 1,689
      • AYQ 13:25
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:25
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Oct 24 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,721
        55% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 1,721
      • AYQ 11:10
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 22:40
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,748
        54% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 1,748
      • AYQ 14:15
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Oct 24 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 1,787
        53% off
        SAR 3,790 SAR 1,787
      • AYQ 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Aug 28 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        AYQ 16:00
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        AYQ 10:15
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 13:15
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Aug 27 | Qantas Airways
        SAR 1,498 SAR 1,892
        21% off
        21% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 1,498
      • AYQ 10:15
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 13:15
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Sep 1 | Qantas Airways
        SAR 1,513 SAR 1,892
        20% off
        20% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 1,513
      • AYQ 14:50
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 674 SAR 1,892
        64% off
        64% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 674
      • AYQ 14:15
        18h
        1 stop
        CNS 08:45
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 686
        64% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 686
      • AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Aug 27 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 718
        62% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 718
      • AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 728
        62% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 728
      • AYQ 14:50
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 728
        62% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 728
      • AYQ 14:50
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 752
        60% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 752
      • AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Sep 22 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 755
        60% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 755
      • AYQ 11:10
        11h
        1 stop
        CNS 22:40
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 760
        60% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 760
      • AYQ 11:10
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:30
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 761
        60% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 761
      • AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 775
        59% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 775
      • AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Sep 3 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 799
        57% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 799
      • AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Sep 24 | Virgin Australia
        SAR 811
        56% off
        SAR 1,892 SAR 811
      • AYQ 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Fri, Aug 28 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Airport, the best time to buy is in April, with an average price of SAR 996. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as SAR 2,139.

SAR 2,139
SAR 1,568
SAR 996
SAR 425
    Cheapest
  • SAR 1,334
    Aug
  • SAR 1,320
    Sep
  • SAR 1,685
    Oct
  • SAR 2,139
    Nov
  • SAR 1,545
    Dec
  • SAR 1,632
    Jan
  • SAR 1,797
    Feb
  • SAR 1,852
    Mar
  • SAR 996
    Apr
  • SAR 1,431
    May
  • SAR 1,181
    Jun
  • SAR 1,403
    Jul

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

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

SAR 1,816
SAR 1,515
SAR 1,213
SAR 912
    Cheapest
  • SAR 1,592
    Mon
  • SAR 1,592
    Tue
  • SAR 1,525
    Wed
  • SAR 1,816
    Thu
  • SAR 1,213
    Fri
  • SAR 1,691
    Sat
  • SAR 1,482
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Airport is Virgin Australia (from SAR 686) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Virgin Australia
From SAR 686
Jetstar Airways
From SAR 726
Qantas Airways
From SAR 1,019

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA1694

    Ayers Rock Airport

    16:25

    AYQ

    3h

    Direct

    19:55

    BNE

    S - T - T - -
    Search

  2. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  3. JQ661

    Ayers Rock Airport

    14:25

    AYQ

    3h

    Direct

    17:55

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. JQ956

    Sydney Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    22:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  5. JQ665

    Ayers Rock Airport

    12:10

    AYQ

    2h 45m

    Direct

    15:25

    MEL

    S M - W T - S
    Search

  6. JQ942

    Melbourne Airport

    11:20

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    14:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  7. JQ665

    Ayers Rock Airport

    12:10

    AYQ

    2h 45m

    Direct

    15:25

    MEL

    S M - W T - S
    Search

  8. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  9. VA1682

    Ayers Rock Airport

    16:25

    AYQ

    2h 50m

    Direct

    19:45

    MEL

    - M - - - F -
    Search

  10. VA353

    Melbourne Airport

    20:40

    MEL

    2h 10m

    Direct

    22:50

    BNE

    S M T W T - S

  11. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  12. VA1682

    Ayers Rock Airport

    16:25

    AYQ

    2h 50m

    Direct

    19:45

    MEL

    - M - - - F -
    Search

  13. VA1291

    Melbourne Airport

    06:25

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    09:50

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  14. VA1682

    Ayers Rock Airport

    16:25

    AYQ

    2h 50m

    Direct

    19:45

    MEL

    - M - - - F -
    Search

  15. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    06:25

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    09:45

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  16. JQ661

    Ayers Rock Airport

    14:25

    AYQ

    3h

    Direct

    17:55

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. JQ950

    Sydney Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    09:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  18. JQ665

    Ayers Rock Airport

    12:10

    AYQ

    2h 45m

    Direct

    15:25

    MEL

    S M - W T - S
    Search

  19. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    06:25

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    09:45

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  20. JQ661

    Ayers Rock Airport

    14:25

    AYQ

    3h

    Direct

    17:55

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  21. JQ954

    Sydney Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    18:25

    CNS

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

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

Flight distance 1,790.66km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SAR 674
Cheapest return ticket price SAR 1,404

FAQs for Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    It takes around 2 hours 33 minutes to fly from Ayers Rock Airport (ayq) to Cairns Airport(cns).
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around SAR 2,607 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around SAR 2,726 in October, 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.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1236 flights per month.

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