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Flight deals from Alice Springs to Cairns

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 498 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairns.346 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Airnorth .Outbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Alice Springs on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Cairns on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From 346 €, select.
Cairns.498 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Airnorth .Outbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Alice Springs on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Cairns on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From 498 €, select.
Cairns.590 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Airnorth .Outbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Alice Springs on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Cairns on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From 590 €, select.
Cairns.618 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Airnorth .Outbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Alice Springs on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Cairns on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From 618 €, select.
Cairns.628 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Alice Springs on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Cairns on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From 628 €, select.
Cairns.638 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Airnorth .Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Alice Springs on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Airnorth , departs from Cairns on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From 638 €, select.
Cairns.664 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar, returning Fri, 26 Mar.Return flight with Qantas and Airnorth .Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Alice Springs on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Airnorth , departs from Cairns on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From 664 €, select.
Cairns.677 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Alice Springs on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Cairns on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From 677 €, select.
Cairns.722 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Airnorth .Outbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Alice Springs on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Cairns on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From 722 €, select.
Cairns.730 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Alice Springs on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Cairns on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From 730 €, select.
Cairns.800 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Alice Springs on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Cairns on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From 800 €, select.
Cairns.813 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Qantas and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Alice Springs on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From 813 €, select.
Cairns.838 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Alice Springs on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From 838 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Alice Springs to Cairns

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Alice Springs to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in November.
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from 638 €
Aug
from 498 €
Sep
from 618 €
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Nov
from 346 €
Dec
from 677 €
Jan
from 800 €
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from 664 €
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Alice Springs to Cairns: Alternative routes

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Alice Springs to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found346 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Alice Springs to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Alice Springs to Cairns is 346 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Alice Springs to Cairns.
Qantas and Airnorth fly direct from Alice Springs to Cairns.
As of July 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Alice Springs to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly from Alice Springs to Cairns is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Airnorth offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Flying from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.

  • Cairns is 30 minutes ahead of Alice Springs and follows the UTC+10 timezone.

  • There are three Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport flights each week to choose from.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your ASP to CNS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ASP and CNS:

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Brisbane Airport

    • Darwin Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport flight is 167 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 346 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Score cheap tickets from ASP to CNS by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • August is the cheapest month for flights from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ASP to CNS.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport.

Handy information about Alice Springs Airport (ASP)

  • 71% of flights that leave from Alice Springs Airport land at their destination on time.

  • Alice Springs Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Alice Springs. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport? Consider Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before heading to ASP.

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CNS instead:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Cairns Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and see more of Cairns and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Cairns Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

  • From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Cairns in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • August sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ASP to CNS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Australia

  • Cairns is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres south of Cairns, a visit to Townsville will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Great Barrier Reef Aquarium and Botanic Gardens.

  • Around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns, Bowen is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Horseshoe Bay Beach, Sunset Point and Kings Beach.

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