Adelaide to Cairns (ADL–CNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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JQ Jetstar
320
7:25 AM
ACDT T1
9:45 AM
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2h 50m
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Adelaide to Cairns
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,326 mi 2h 50m nonstop -0.5h behind 11 1-stop hubs

ADL–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 1,326 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADL–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar 7 320 2h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADL to CNS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADL to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ASP ~7h 55m PER ~15h 32m HKG ~17h 40m MEL ~18h 45m BNE ~19h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
179
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-0.5h
Cairns is 0.5 hours behind Adelaide.
ADL: ACDT · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Adelaide, it's 5.5:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
1,326 mi / 2,133 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.
Facts

ADL–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Adelaide to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance1,326 mi / 2,133 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: ADL
Full nameAdelaide International Airport
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADL to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Adelaide International Airport to Cairns International Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,326 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ADL to CNS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ASP, PER, HKG, MEL, BNE, SYD, DRW, DPS, NAN, OOL and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cairns is 0.5 hours behind Adelaide.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADL to CNS

Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ADL to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADL to CNS ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,326 miles (2,133 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via ASP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.