Alice Springs to Cairns (ASP–CNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TL361
TL Trans Mediterranean Airlines
E90
12:50 PM
ACST
3:30 PM
AEST
2h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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QF8657
QF Qant
E90
12:50 PM
ACST
3:30 PM
AEST
2h 10m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
BNE Brisbane 6h 13m QFQR → 6EACCX Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns flights
DRW Darwin 6h 25m QF → QF Darwin (DRW) to Cairns flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 8h 25m CXEKQF → 6EACAI Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Cairns flights
ADL Adelaide 18h 25m EKQFQR → 6EEKJQ Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns flights
MEL Melbourne ~7h 40m VA → 6EAICX Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Alice Springs to Cairns
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 904 mi 2h 10m nonstop +0.5h ahead

ASP–CNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Trans Mediterranean Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 904 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Cairns (CNS) Cairns to Alice Springs flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ASP–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 4 E90 2h10 – Oneworld –
TL Trans Mediterranean Airlines 4 E90 2h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – QF, TL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (4 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: TL (4 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ASP to CNS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ASP to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
BNE ~6h 13m DRW ~6h 25m MEL ~7h 40m SYD ~8h 25m ADL ~18h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
55
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 Alice Springs.
ASP: ACST · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Alice Springs, it's 6.5:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
904 mi / 1,454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

ASP–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alice Springs to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance904 mi / 1,454 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ASP
Full nameAlice Springs Airport
IATA / ICAOASP / YBAS
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Elevation1,789 ft / 545 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 ASP to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns International Airport take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 904 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ASP to CNS: Qantas and Trans Mediterranean Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Brisbane, Darwin and Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Cairns is 0.5 hours ahead of Alice Springs.
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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 ASP to CNS

Alice Springs Airport (ASP) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Trans Mediterranean Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ASP to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ASP to CNS is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 904 miles (1,454 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Darwin and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.