The airport at a glance
- IATA airport code
- CNS
- city, Australia
- Cairns
- local time, UTC+10
- 12:51
- terminals
- 1, 2
- nonstop destinations
- 16
- airlines
- 8
- departures a day
- 37
- international flights
- 8%
Where to fly from Cairns Airport
16 nonstop destinations by the current schedule. Price: the cheapest direct fare found in recent searches.
Brisbane
2h 10m
from $78
Melbourne
3h 20m
from $93
Sydney
2h 55m
from $95
Townsville
55m
Port Moresby
1h 30m
from $226
Adelaide
3h 10m
from $132
Darwin
2h 35m
from $252
Gove
1h 50m
Domestic 12
Brisbane
2h 10m, 81 flights a week
from $78
Melbourne
3h 20m, 40 flights a week
from $93
Sydney
2h 55m, 40 flights a week
from $95
Townsville
55m, 33 flights a week
Adelaide
3h 10m, 7 flights a week
from $132
Darwin
2h 35m, 7 flights a week
from $252
Gove
1h 50m, 7 flights a week
Groote Eylandt
1h 55m, 7 flights a week
Ayers Rock
2h 50m, 4 flights a week
from $241
Gold Coast
2h 15m, 4 flights a week
from $128
Alice Springs
2h 20m, 4 flights a week
from $476
Perth
4h 55m, 3 flights a week
from $316
International 4
Airlines at Cairns Airport
Flights a week from the airport by the schedule for the next two weeks.
Departure terminals
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Airnorth, Rex - Regional Express
Terminals come from the carriers' schedules. On the day of travel check the airport's departure board: an airline may move a flight.
Frequently asked questions
How many terminals does Cairns Airport have?
Scheduled flights use 2 terminals: 1, 2. Departures: Qantas from terminal 2, Jetstar from terminals 2 and 1, Virgin Australia from terminal 2.
Which airlines fly from Cairns Airport?
8 airlines by the current schedule, most often Qantas (96 flights a week), Jetstar (78 flights a week), Virgin Australia (53 flights a week).
Where can you fly nonstop from Cairns Airport?
To 16 cities without a connection (domestic 12, international 4). Most often: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Townsville, Port Moresby.
What is the airport code of Cairns Airport?
IATA code: CNS.