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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 AU$ 313 and round-trip from AU$ 632. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Dec 21 | Airnorth
      AU$ 313 AU$ 666
      53% off
      53% off
      AU$ 666 AU$ 313
    • CNS 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:45
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 27 | Airnorth
      AU$ 319 AU$ 1,022
      69% off
      69% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 319
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 13 | Airnorth
      AU$ 320 AU$ 1,022
      69% off
      69% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 320
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Oct 28 | Airnorth
      AU$ 428
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 428
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 1 | Airnorth
      AU$ 428
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 428
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Nov 4 | Airnorth
      AU$ 428
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 428
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 30 | Airnorth
      AU$ 429
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 429
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 29 | Airnorth
      AU$ 456
      32% off
      AU$ 666 AU$ 456
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 8 | Airnorth
      AU$ 457
      55% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 457
    • 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, Dec 2 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Airnorth
      AU$ 632 AU$ 1,113
      43% off
      43% off
      AU$ 1,113 AU$ 632
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Airnorth
      AU$ 632 AU$ 1,113
      43% off
      43% off
      AU$ 1,113 AU$ 632
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 27 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      AU$ 632 AU$ 1,113
      43% off
      43% off
      AU$ 1,113 AU$ 632
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 22 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Airnorth
      AU$ 632
      43% off
      AU$ 1,113 AU$ 632
    • 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
      AU$ 632
      43% off
      AU$ 1,113 AU$ 632
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 29 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      AU$ 632
      43% off
      AU$ 1,113 AU$ 632
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Nov 18 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Airnorth
      AU$ 632
      43% off
      AU$ 1,113 AU$ 632
    • 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 | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      AU$ 633
      43% off
      AU$ 1,113 AU$ 633
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 15 | Airnorth
      ASP 12:50
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 15:30
      Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Airnorth
      AU$ 633
      43% off
      AU$ 1,113 AU$ 633
    • 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 nonstop
      CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Dec 21 | Airnorth
      AU$ 313 AU$ 666
      53% off
      53% off
      AU$ 666 AU$ 313
    • CNS 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:45
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 27 | Airnorth
      AU$ 319 AU$ 1,022
      69% off
      69% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 319
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 13 | Airnorth
      AU$ 320 AU$ 1,022
      69% off
      69% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 320
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Oct 28 | Airnorth
      AU$ 428
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 428
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 1 | Airnorth
      AU$ 428
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 428
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Nov 4 | Airnorth
      AU$ 428
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 428
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 30 | Airnorth
      AU$ 429
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 429
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 29 | Airnorth
      AU$ 456
      32% off
      AU$ 666 AU$ 456
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 8 | Airnorth
      AU$ 457
      55% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 457
    • 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
      AU$ 319 AU$ 1,033
      69% off
      69% off
      AU$ 1,033 AU$ 319
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 13 | Airnorth
      AU$ 320 AU$ 1,033
      69% off
      69% off
      AU$ 1,033 AU$ 320
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Oct 28 | Airnorth
      AU$ 428 AU$ 1,033
      59% off
      59% off
      AU$ 1,033 AU$ 428
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 1 | Airnorth
      AU$ 428
      59% off
      AU$ 1,033 AU$ 428
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Nov 4 | Airnorth
      AU$ 428
      59% off
      AU$ 1,033 AU$ 428
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 30 | Airnorth
      AU$ 429
      57% off
      AU$ 1,033 AU$ 429
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 8 | Airnorth
      AU$ 457
      56% off
      AU$ 1,033 AU$ 457
    • CNS 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:45
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Nov 11 | Airnorth
      AU$ 462
      55% off
      AU$ 1,033 AU$ 462
    • CNS 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:45
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Nov 2 | Airnorth
      AU$ 481
      53% off
      AU$ 1,033 AU$ 481
    • 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
      AU$ 428 AU$ 1,022
      57% off
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 428
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 30 | Airnorth
      AU$ 429 AU$ 1,022
      57% off
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 429
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Oct 25 | Airnorth
      AU$ 715 AU$ 1,022
      30% off
      30% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 715
    • CNS 10:45
      6h 35m
      1 stop
      ASP 16:50
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 581
      43% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 581
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ASP 14:00
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Dec 21 | Airnorth
      AU$ 313 AU$ 666
      53% off
      53% off
      AU$ 666 AU$ 313
    • CNS 12:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:45
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 27 | Airnorth
      AU$ 319 AU$ 1,022
      69% off
      69% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 319
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 13 | Airnorth
      AU$ 320 AU$ 1,022
      69% off
      69% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 320
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Oct 28 | Airnorth
      AU$ 428
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 428
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 1 | Airnorth
      AU$ 428
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 428
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Nov 4 | Airnorth
      AU$ 428
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 428
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 30 | Airnorth
      AU$ 429
      57% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 429
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 29 | Airnorth
      AU$ 456
      32% off
      AU$ 666 AU$ 456
    • CNS 12:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      ASP 14:40
      Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Nov 8 | Airnorth
      AU$ 457
      55% off
      AU$ 1,022 AU$ 457
    • 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, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of AU$ 329. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 709.

AU$ 709
AU$ 519
AU$ 329
AU$ 139
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 375
    Oct
  • AU$ 346
    Nov
  • AU$ 355
    Dec
  • AU$ 329
    Jan
  • AU$ 454
    Feb
  • AU$ 443
    Mar
  • AU$ 709
    Apr
  • AU$ 425
    May
  • AU$ 536
    Jun
  • AU$ 599
    Jul
  • AU$ 465
    Aug
  • AU$ 374
    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 day to depart from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport is Friday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 791
AU$ 566
AU$ 340
AU$ 115
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 405
    Mon
  • AU$ 605
    Tue
  • AU$ 372
    Wed
  • AU$ 504
    Thu
  • AU$ 340
    Fri
  • AU$ 368
    Sat
  • AU$ 791
    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 AU$ 320) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Airnorth
From AU$ 320
Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 457
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 511
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 547

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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. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. QF790

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    09:55

    SYD

    3h 20m

    Direct

    11:45

    ASP

    S M T W T - S

  4. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. 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 AU$ 313
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 632

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 AU$ 459 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 18:40 and arrives in Alice Springs Airport (ASP) at 20:30.
  • 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 AU$ 313, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 632. The current lowest fare is a Airnorth flight departing on Mon, Dec 21; 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 AU$ 710. 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 AU$ 313. 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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