Non-stop flights from Cairns (CNS)
Cairns Airport (IATA: CNS, ICAO: YBCS), also known as Cairns International Airport, is a medium sized airport in Australia. It is an international airport and serves the area of Cairns, Australia. Cairns Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 35 destinations in 6 countries.
At present, there are 27 domestic flights from Cairns.
The longest flight from Cairns CNS is a 5,435 mile (8,746 km) non-stop route to Kristianstad KID. This direct flight takes around 17 hours and is operated by FlexFlight.
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In total there are 13 airlines flying from and to Cairns. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Cairns
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Cairns, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Cairns that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Cairns
There are 7 airports that have flights from Cairns in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from CNS are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Cairns
There are intercontinental flights operating from Cairns International Airport (CNS) between Cairns and Europe, Japan and South-Eastern Asia.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Cairns and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Eastern Asia or Central Asia.
Non-stop flights from Cairns to Europe
FlexFlight is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Cairns to Europe. They fly seasonal to Kristianstad (KID).
Non-stop flights from Cairns to Japan
Jetstar: year-round to Osaka (KIX) and Tokyo (NRT).
Virgin Australia: year-round to Tokyo (HND).
Non-stop flights from Cairns to South-East Asia
Jetstar: year-round to Denpasar (DPS).
Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Singapore (SIN).
International flights from Cairns
Flights from Cairns to Indonesia
Denpasar is the only destination in Indonesia with direct flights from Cairns. Direct flights to Denpasar are offered by Jetstar.
Flights from Cairns to Japan
There are 3 destinations in Japan that have non-stop flights from Cairns.
To Osaka and Tokyo, you can fly with Jetstar.
You can fly non-stop from Cairns to Tokyo with Virgin Australia.
Flights from Cairns to New Zealand
In New Zealand, the only destination that has a direct flight from Cairns is Auckland. Direct flights to Auckland are offered by Air New Zealand (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Cairns to Papua New Guinea
There is 1 destination in Papua New Guinea that has a direct connection from Cairns, which is Port Moresby. Direct flights to Port Moresby are offered by Air Niugini.
Flights from Cairns to Singapore
In Singapore, the only destination that has a direct flight from Cairns is Singapore. Direct flights to Singapore are offered by Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Cairns to Sweden
Kristianstad is the only destination in Sweden with direct flights from Cairns. Direct flights to Kristianstad are offered by FlexFlight.
Domestic flights from Cairns
Flights from Cairns to Australia
There are lots of domestic flights from Cairns (CNS). 27 airports in Australia have direct flights from the airport.
Non-stop flights to Adelaide are offered by Jetstar, Qantas (Oneworld) and Virgin Australia.
To Aurukun and Bamaga, you can fly with FlexFlight and Skytrans Airlines.
From Cairns to Brisbane there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Jetstar, Qantas (Oneworld), Regional Express and Virgin Australia.
Direct flights to Canberra are offered by Qantas (Oneworld). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
All direct flights from Cairns to Coen and Cooktown are operated by Hinterland Aviation.
You can fly non-stop to Darwin with Jetstar or Qantas (Oneworld).
You can fly non-stop to Gold Coast with Bonza or Jetstar.
The only airline with direct flights to Gove is Airnorth.
Non-stop flights to Horn Island are offered by FlexFlight, Qantas (Oneworld) and Skytrans Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Kowanyama are offered by FlexFlight, Hinterland Aviation and Skytrans Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Lockhart River with FlexFlight or Skytrans Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Melbourne are offered by Jetstar, Qantas (Oneworld) and Virgin Australia.
To Mornington Island and Mount Isa, you can fly with Regional Express.
Direct flights to Newcastle are offered by Jetstar. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Cairns to Normanton with Regional Express.
You can fly non-stop to Perth with Jetstar or Virgin Australia.
Non-stop flights to Pormpuraaw are offered by FlexFlight, Hinterland Aviation and Skytrans Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Proserpine with FlexFlight or Skytrans Airlines.
All direct flights from Cairns to Rockhampton and Sunshine Coast are operated by Bonza.
Non-stop flights to Sydney are offered by Jetstar, Qantas (Oneworld) and Virgin Australia.
You can fly non-stop to Townsville with Qantas (Oneworld) or Regional Express.
You can fly non-stop to Weipa with Alliance Airlines or Qantas (Oneworld).
You can fly non-stop from Cairns to Yulara with Qantas (Oneworld).
Alternative airports near Cairns
There is one alternative airport to Cairns (CNS) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Cooktown (CTN).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Cairns?
There is 1 airport in Cairns: Cairns International Airport (CNS).
What is the best airport to fly from Cairns?
The most convenient airport to fly from Cairns is Cairns International Airport (CNS).
How many airlines fly from Cairns?
There are 13 airlines flying from Cairns to 35 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Cairns?
Jetstar, Qantas and FlexFlight operate most flights from Cairns. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Cairns?
Oneworld and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Cairns.
How many nonstop flights are there from Cairns?
There are roughly 3,656 flights departing from Cairns every month (or 854 flights each week), to a total of 35 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Cairns Airport?
The official name of Cairns Airport is Cairns International Airport.
What is the airport code of Cairns Airport?
The airport code of Cairns Airport is CNS.
What are the most popular flights from Cairns?
Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne are the 3 most popular routes from Cairns. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Cairns, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Cairns?
| Cairns to Brisbane | 2h 10m |
| Cairns to Sydney | 2h 55m |
| Cairns to Melbourne | 3h 30m |
| Cairns to Townsville | 55m |
| Cairns to Horn Island | 2h |
