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Low Price Flights from Alice Springs to Cairns

Explore the cheapest flights from Alice Springs to Cairns in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 430, and direct return tickets start at AU$ 839.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Aug 21 | Airnorth
        CNS 12:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        ASP 14:40
        Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Aug 24 | Airnorth
        AU$ 839 AU$ 1,212
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 1,212 AU$ 839
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Aug 31 | Airnorth
        CNS 12:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        ASP 14:40
        Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Sep 7 | Airnorth
        AU$ 848 AU$ 1,212
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 1,212 AU$ 848
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Airnorth
        CNS 12:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        ASP 14:40
        Cairns - Alice Springs | Fri, Sep 18 | Airnorth
        AU$ 848 AU$ 1,212
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 1,212 AU$ 848
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Airnorth
        CNS 12:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        ASP 14:40
        Cairns - Alice Springs | Sun, Sep 20 | Airnorth
        AU$ 848
        30% off
        AU$ 1,212 AU$ 848
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Airnorth
        CNS 12:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        ASP 14:40
        Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Sep 21 | Airnorth
        AU$ 848
        30% off
        AU$ 1,212 AU$ 848
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Airnorth
        CNS 12:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        ASP 14:40
        Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Sep 16 | Airnorth
        AU$ 848
        30% off
        AU$ 1,212 AU$ 848
      • ASP 12:25
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:05
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Aug 3 | Airnorth
        CNS 12:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        ASP 14:40
        Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Aug 10 | Airnorth
        AU$ 848
        30% off
        AU$ 1,212 AU$ 848
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Aug 17 | Airnorth
        CNS 12:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        ASP 14:40
        Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Aug 24 | Airnorth
        AU$ 848
        30% off
        AU$ 1,212 AU$ 848
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Aug 10 | Airnorth
        CNS 12:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        ASP 14:40
        Cairns - Alice Springs | Mon, Aug 17 | Airnorth
        AU$ 848
        30% off
        AU$ 1,212 AU$ 848
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Airnorth
        CNS 12:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        ASP 14:40
        Cairns - Alice Springs | Wed, Sep 9 | Airnorth
        AU$ 848
        30% off
        AU$ 1,212 AU$ 848
      • ASP 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        ASP 16:00
        Cairns - Alice Springs | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Airnorth
        AU$ 430 AU$ 615
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 615 AU$ 430
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Airnorth
        AU$ 430 AU$ 615
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 615 AU$ 430
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Airnorth
        AU$ 430 AU$ 615
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 615 AU$ 430
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Airnorth
        AU$ 430
        30% off
        AU$ 615 AU$ 430
      • ASP 12:25
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:05
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Aug 3 | Airnorth
        AU$ 430
        30% off
        AU$ 615 AU$ 430
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Airnorth
        AU$ 430
        30% off
        AU$ 615 AU$ 430
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Fri, Sep 4 | Airnorth
        AU$ 430
        30% off
        AU$ 615 AU$ 430
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Airnorth
        AU$ 430
        30% off
        AU$ 615 AU$ 430
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Airnorth
        AU$ 430
        30% off
        AU$ 615 AU$ 430
      • ASP 12:50
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 15:30
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Mon, Aug 31 | Airnorth
        AU$ 430
        30% off
        AU$ 615 AU$ 430
      • ASP 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Alice Springs - Cairns | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Alice Springs to Cairns

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Alice Springs to Cairns, including Airnorth, Qantas Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Airnorth.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Alice Springs to Cairns according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Alice Springs to Cairns Flight Details

The distance between Alice Springs and Cairns is approximately 1,451.89km. It takes around 2 hours 10 minutes on average to fly from Alice Springs to Cairns. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 430
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 839
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,451.89km
Average flight time2 hours 10 minutes
Popular airlineAirnorth
Flight statistics for the Alice Springs–Cairns route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Alice Springs to Cairns

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Alice Springs to Cairns?

Average price of one-way flights from Alice Springs to Cairns purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Alice Springs to Cairns is August, with an average price of AU$ 316. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically April, with an average price of up to AU$ 754.

AU$ 754
AU$ 535
AU$ 316
AU$ 97
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 431
    Jul
  • AU$ 316
    Aug
  • AU$ 390
    Sep
  • AU$ 419
    Oct
  • AU$ 521
    Nov
  • AU$ 427
    Dec
  • AU$ 333
    Jan
  • AU$ 383
    Feb
  • AU$ 366
    Mar
  • AU$ 754
    Apr
  • AU$ 505
    May
  • AU$ 588
    Jun

What's the cheapest day to fly from Alice Springs to Cairns?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Alice Springs to Cairns on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Alice Springs to Cairns is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 842
AU$ 573
AU$ 304
AU$ 35
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 379
    Mon
  • AU$ 602
    Tue
  • AU$ 304
    Wed
  • AU$ 563
    Thu
  • AU$ 396
    Fri
  • AU$ 842
    Sat
  • AU$ 328
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Alice Springs (ASP) to Cairns (CNS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Airnorth offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 430 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ASP to CNS on Mon, Sep 14), while Airnorth offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 839 departing on Fri, Aug 21 and returning on Mon, Aug 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Alice Springs to Cairns with the following airlines, including: Airnorth Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Cairns (CNS).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Alice Springs to Cairns is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 8 flight per week flying from Alice Springs to Cairns. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Airnorth: S/-/T/-/T/-/S -- TL361 (13:06) Qantas Airways: S/-/T/-/T/-/S -- QF8657 (13:06)
  • To find best deals on flights from Alice Springs to Cairns, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Sep 14, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 430.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Airnorth.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cairns travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Alice Springs to Cairns is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Alice Springs to Cairns on July 27, 2026 with Airnorth, with prices starting at AU$ 312.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairns, with Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport (ASP-CNS) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The time difference between Cairns and Alice Springs is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Alice-Springs to Cairns by air

Whether you're planning a trip from Alice-Springs to Cairns or in search of Alice-Springs to Cairns flights, you've landed at the perfect place. Kickstart your search for the best airfares by selecting your preferred travel date above. If you're eager to get insight into your journey, airlines, flight times, schedules, money-saving ticket strategies, and a wealth of other valuable information await you below. Keep reading to uncover all the essential details.

Alice-Springs to Cairns airfares

The airfares for Alice-Springs and Cairns can vary significantly. The price of an air ticket is influenced by various factors, including demand levels, selected travel dates and times, seat availability, and pricing strategies implemented by different airlines. Additionally, the fares may also be adjusted based on the travel class you choose, whether it's first class, business class, or economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Alice-Springs to Cairns

To obtain the cheapest Alice-Springs to Cairns air tickets, it takes a combination of flexibility, determination, and a touch of good fortune. Here are some valuable tips to assist you in finding the best prices:

  • 1. Stay flexible with your travel dates and times, as airfares are often more budget-friendly during early mornings, late evenings, and weekdays.
  • 2. Consider nearby alternative airports as they may provide more economical options.
  • 3. Explore booking separate one-way flights with different airlines, as two individual tickets can sometimes be cheaper than a round-trip.
  • 4. Opt for a connecting flight from Alice-Springs to Cairns to potentially save on costs.
  • 5. Keep a vigilant eye out for unexpected last-minute flight deals that may appear out of the blue.

Airlines from Alice-Springs to Cairns

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Alice-Springs to Cairns. However, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia provides connecting flight options, enabling passengers to reach Cairns from Alice-Springs with ease.

Alice-Springs to Cairns flight time

Since there are no direct flights available from Alice-Springs to Cairns, the total flight time can be influenced by various factors. These include the need to pick up baggage or change terminals, whether the connecting flights depart from the same or different airports, the process of passing through border control and security lines, as well as potential flight delays. These variables may impact the overall travel duration. For accurate information, please verify flight details on the booking page.

Everything you need to know about Alice-Springs airport

Situated in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Alice Springs Airport (ASP) acts as a crucial air hub for travelers venturing into the captivating Red Centre of Australia. The airport boasts a modern terminal and offers flights from reputable airlines like Qantas and Virgin Australia. With a distance of around 15 kilometers from the city center, travelers can easily reach the airport within a short 20-minute drive by taxi or private car.

Arriving at Cairns airport

Positioned in the captivating Cairns, Queensland, Cairns Airport (CNS) serves as a gateway to the mesmerizing Great Barrier Reef. With a modern terminal catering to both domestic and international flights, CNS ensures a seamless travel experience. Renowned airlines such as Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar are among the carriers operating from CNS, providing excellent connectivity. Travelers can effortlessly commute between the airport and the city center using convenient options like airport shuttles, taxis, or rideshare services, with an approximate travel time of 15-20 minutes.

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Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Alice Springs toCairns

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Alice Springs to Cairns?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Alice Springs to Cairns on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Airnorth offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Alice Springs to Cairns, with an average price of AU$ 452.

AU$ 370
AU$ 452
AU$ 534
AU$ 616
AU$ 698
Airnorth
AU$ 452
Airnorth
Virgin Australia
AU$ 606
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
AU$ 698
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