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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 US$ 177 and round-trip from US$ 370. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 07:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        AYQ 09:35
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Aug 31 | Qantas Airways
        AYQ 10:15
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 13:15
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Qantas Airways
        US$ 701 US$ 903
        22% off
        22% off
        US$ 903 US$ 701
      • CNS 07:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        AYQ 09:35
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Sep 7 | Qantas Airways
        AYQ 10:15
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 13:15
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Sep 10 | Qantas Airways
        US$ 803 US$ 903
        11% off
        11% off
        US$ 903 US$ 803
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Oct 8 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 14:50
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 370 US$ 903
        59% off
        59% off
        US$ 903 US$ 370
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Oct 15 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 14:50
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 370
        59% off
        US$ 903 US$ 370
      • CNS 06:00
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 15:40
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Sep 24 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Oct 1 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 391
        56% off
        US$ 903 US$ 391
      • CNS 06:00
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 15:40
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Sep 10 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Sep 17 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 420
        53% off
        US$ 903 US$ 420
      • CNS 09:20
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        AYQ 15:40
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Sep 17 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Sep 22 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 427
        53% off
        US$ 903 US$ 427
      • CNS 13:50
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        AYQ 15:40
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Sep 16 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Sep 22 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 454
        50% off
        US$ 903 US$ 454
      • CNS 21:40
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        AYQ 11:30
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 12:10
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 20:50
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 454
        50% off
        US$ 903 US$ 454
      • CNS 07:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        AYQ 09:35
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Sep 27 | Qantas Airways
        AYQ 16:25
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Oct 1 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 459
        49% off
        US$ 903 US$ 459
      • CNS 17:25
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Wed, Oct 14 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 11:10
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:30
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 459
        49% off
        US$ 903 US$ 459
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Oct 10 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 11:10
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 19:50
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 461
        49% off
        US$ 903 US$ 461
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Oct 6 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 14:50
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 463
        49% off
        US$ 903 US$ 463
      • CNS 06:00
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 15:40
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Oct 3 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 14:50
        8h
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 463
        49% off
        US$ 903 US$ 463
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:00
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
        AYQ 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Ayers Rock - Cairns | Tue, Sep 1 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 07:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        AYQ 09:35
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 9 | Qantas Airways
        US$ 238 US$ 280
        15% off
        15% off
        US$ 280 US$ 238
      • CNS 07:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        AYQ 09:35
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Sep 1 | Qantas Airways
        US$ 249 US$ 280
        11% off
        11% off
        US$ 280 US$ 249
      • CNS 09:20
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        AYQ 15:40
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Sep 1 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 177 US$ 280
        37% off
        37% off
        US$ 280 US$ 177
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Oct 17 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 187
        33% off
        US$ 280 US$ 187
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Oct 20 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 190
        32% off
        US$ 280 US$ 190
      • CNS 06:00
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 15:40
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Oct 1 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 192
        31% off
        US$ 280 US$ 192
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Oct 6 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 192
        31% off
        US$ 280 US$ 192
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 193
        31% off
        US$ 280 US$ 193
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Oct 24 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 195
        30% off
        US$ 280 US$ 195
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Oct 8 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 196
        30% off
        US$ 280 US$ 196
      • CNS 11:50
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        AYQ 15:40
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Fri, Sep 4 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 200
        28% off
        US$ 280 US$ 200
      • CNS 06:00
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 15:40
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Tue, Sep 29 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 201
        28% off
        US$ 280 US$ 201
      • CNS 06:00
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 15:40
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Thu, Sep 17 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 204
        27% off
        US$ 280 US$ 204
      • CNS 06:00
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        AYQ 15:40
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sat, Sep 12 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 207
        26% off
        US$ 280 US$ 207
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:00
        Cairns - Ayers Rock | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock 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 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, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport, the best time to buy is in August, with an average price of US$ 262. You’ll want to avoid February, when the average price can reach as high as US$ 489.

US$ 489
US$ 376
US$ 262
US$ 149
  • US$ 262
    Aug
  • US$ 314
    Sep
  • US$ 353
    Oct
  • US$ 454
    Nov
  • US$ 448
    Dec
  • US$ 383
    Jan
  • US$ 489
    Feb
  • US$ 481
    Mar
  • US$ 388
    Apr
  • US$ 313
    May
  • US$ 369
    Jun
  • US$ 373
    Jul

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 day to depart from Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport is Wednesday, 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.

US$ 425
US$ 386
US$ 347
US$ 308
    Cheapest
  • US$ 387
    Mon
  • US$ 375
    Tue
  • US$ 347
    Wed
  • US$ 371
    Thu
  • US$ 368
    Fri
  • US$ 418
    Sat
  • US$ 425
    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 Virgin Australia (from US$ 177) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Virgin Australia
From US$ 177
Jetstar Airways
From US$ 220
Qantas Airways
From US$ 238

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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. QF1963

    Cairns Airport

    07:10

    CNS

    2h 55m

    09:35

    AYQ

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA776

    Cairns Airport

    09:20

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    11:35

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1693

    Brisbane Airport

    10:40

    BNE

    3h 55m

    Direct

    14:05

    AYQ

    S - T - T - -

  4. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  5. VA1693

    Brisbane Airport

    10:40

    BNE

    3h 55m

    Direct

    14:05

    AYQ

    S - T - T - -

  6. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M - W T F S
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  7. VA1693

    Brisbane Airport

    10:40

    BNE

    3h 55m

    Direct

    14:05

    AYQ

    S - T - T - -

  8. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    19:20

    CNS

    3h 25m

    Direct

    23:45

    MEL

    S - - - - F -
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  9. JQ664

    Melbourne Airport

    08:50

    MEL

    3h 10m

    Direct

    11:30

    AYQ

    S M - W T F S

  10. JQ949

    Cairns Airport

    21:40

    CNS

    3h 20m

    Direct

    01:00

    MEL

    - M T - T - S
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  11. JQ664

    Melbourne Airport

    08:50

    MEL

    3h 10m

    Direct

    11:30

    AYQ

    S M - W T F S

  12. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
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  13. JQ660

    Sydney Airport

    10:35

    SYD

    3h 35m

    Direct

    13:40

    AYQ

    S M T W T F S

  14. VA786

    Cairns Airport

    16:55

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    19:10

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  15. VA1693

    Brisbane Airport

    10:40

    BNE

    3h 55m

    Direct

    14:05

    AYQ

    S - T - T - -

  16. VA782

    Cairns Airport

    13:55

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    16:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. VA1693

    Brisbane Airport

    10:40

    BNE

    3h 55m

    Direct

    14:05

    AYQ

    S - T - T - -

  18. VA780

    Cairns Airport

    11:50

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    14:05

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. VA1693

    Brisbane Airport

    10:40

    BNE

    3h 55m

    Direct

    14:05

    AYQ

    S - T - T - -
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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 US$ 177
Cheapest return ticket price US$ 370

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Ayers Rock Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 2 hours 53 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Ayers Rock Airport(ayq).
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ).
  • Tickets cost around US$ 424 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$ 673 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 07:10 and arrives in Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) at 09:35.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1017 flights per month.
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