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Cheapest round-trip
$816
Typical prices: $497-$875
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/3Sat 11/10
ASP - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$372
Typical prices: $205-$350
Airnorth
Thu 10/18
ASP - CNS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
4 days a week
You can fly direct with Airnorth. Average duration is 2h 10m
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 39% price drop
January
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Alice Springs to Cairns (ASP-CNS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Alice Springs to Cairns

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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12:30 pm - 8:20 amASP  Alice Springs-CNS Cairns
19h 20m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:05 pm - 11:45 amCNS  Cairns-ASP Alice Springs
18h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$816Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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12:30 pm - 10:40 pmASP  Alice Springs-CNS Cairns
9h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
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6:05 pm - 11:45 amCNS  Cairns-ASP Alice Springs
18h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$859Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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12:30 pm - 8:30 amASP  Alice Springs-CNS Cairns
19h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Melbourne
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6:00 am - 11:45 amCNS  Cairns-ASP Alice Springs
30h 15m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith
$919Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 23
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12:30 pm - 10:45 pmASP  Alice Springs-CNS Cairns
9h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
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8:35 pm - 8:55 amCNS  Cairns-ASP Alice Springs
12h 50m2 stops Melbourne Adelaide
$1,047Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Alice Springs to Cairns flights

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Which airline offers the most nonstop flights between Alice Springs and Cairns?

Airnorth has the most frequent nonstop flights from Alice Springs to Cairns with 4 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

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Key details for Alice Springs to Cairns flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$372
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Alice Springs to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Alice Springs to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Alice Springs to Cairns flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What airlines are available from Alice Springs to Cairns?

    Only Airnorth operates flights between Alice Springs and Cairns.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Alice Springs to Cairns?

    Flights from Alice Springs to Cairns usually depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Alice Springs to Cairns flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Airnorth: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Alice Springs to Cairns?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Alice Springs to Cairns.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Alice Springs to Cairns?

    The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and Airnorth. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 170 variants.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Alice Springs to Cairns?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 58% on the Alice Springs to Cairns route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $415 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $966, a difference of $551. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Alice Springs to Cairns spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Alice Springs to Cairns flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cairns?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cairns are Cairns Convention Centre and Reef Hotel Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Alice Springs to Cairns?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Alice Springs to Cairns:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:50 pm and lands at 3:00 pm
    • Latest: departs at 12:50 pm and lands at 3:00 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 10m.

  • How long is a flight from Alice Springs to Cairns?

    A nonstop flight from Alice Springs to Cairns takes 2h 10m, covering 903 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Alice Springs to Cairns?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Alice Springs to Cairns changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $816 to $1,047. That means the highest observed fare was about 28% higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Alice Springs to Cairns looking right now?

    One-way fares from Alice Springs to Cairns are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $461, which is 89% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Bargain Car Rentals
    • East Coast Car Rentals
    • Simba Car Hire
    • Ace Rental Cars
    • Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Alice Springs to Cairns flight?

    Round-trip flights from Alice Springs to Cairns range from $497 to $875, with an average of $675 over the past 12 months. Anything below $497 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Alice Springs to Cairns flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $415 - about $551 less than Saturday (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Alice Springs to Cairns trip for May. Fares historically average $409 round-trip in that month - typically $524 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cairns Airport.
    - Cairns Colonial Club Resort
    - Cairns Sheridan Hotel
    - Floriana Boutique Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Alice Springs to Cairns?

 
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Direct departures

Alice Springs to Cairns

Monday

Airnorth

Airnorth

Wednesday

Airnorth

Airnorth

Friday

Airnorth

Airnorth

Sunday

Airnorth

Airnorth

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Direct returns

Cairns to Alice Springs

Monday

Airnorth

Airnorth

Wednesday

Airnorth

Airnorth

Friday

Airnorth

Airnorth

Sunday

Airnorth

Airnorth

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