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

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EK7492cs
EK Emirates
320
6:00 AM
ACST T1
9:30 AM
AEST
3h
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M T W T F S S
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QF5878cs
QF Qant
320
6:00 AM
ACST T1
8:30 AM
AEST
2h
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M T W T F S S
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JQ966+2
JQ Jetstar
320
7:25 AM
ACST T1
9:45 AM
AEST
1h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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6E3982+1
6E IndiGo
320
10:55 AM
ACST T1
2:25 PM
AEST
3h
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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EK7493+1
EK Emirates
320
7:30 AM
AEST T2
10:15 AM
ACST
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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6E4512+1
6E IndiGo
320
7:30 AM
AEST T2
10:15 AM
ACST
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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QF5881+1
QF Qant
320
7:30 AM
AEST T2
11:15 AM
ACST
4h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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QF5728+1
QF Qant
320
9:10 AM
AEST T2
12:55 PM
ACST
4h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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EK7483+1
EK Emirates
320
10:10 AM
AEST T2
12:55 PM
ACST
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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6E4513+1
6E IndiGo
320
10:10 AM
AEST T2
12:55 PM
ACST
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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Adelaide to Cairns
1 carrier, 25 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 1,326 mi 1h 50m nonstop +0.5h ahead 14 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 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 14 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 Also: 6E, EK, QF 7 320 1h50 – – 6E, EK, QF
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 6E, EK, JQ, QF
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
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADL to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
173
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 ahead of Adelaide.
ADL: ACST · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Adelaide, it's 6.5:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
1,326 mi / 2,133 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 3h 0m.
Facts

ADL–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Adelaide to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance1,326 mi / 2,133 km
Flight time1h 50m to 3h
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights25 out / 33 return
1-stop connections14 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/Brisbane
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 1h 50m to 3h. The route covers 1,326 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from ADL to CNS. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ASP, PER, CHC, HKG, MEL, BNE, SYD, AKL, OOL, NAN, DRW, DPS, MCY and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cairns is 0.5 hours ahead of Adelaide.
Yes, return flights from CNS to ADL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ADL to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADL to CNS ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,326 miles (2,133 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via ASP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.