Aurukun to Cairns (AUU–CNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QN52
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
2:55 PM
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4:30 PM
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1h 35m
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W22380
W2 Flexflight
DH1
3:05 PM
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4:40 PM
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W22326
W2 Flexflight
DH1
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6:40 PM
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QN54
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
5:05 PM
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6:40 PM
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W22353
W2 Flexflight
DH1
7:00 AM
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8:35 AM
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Aurukun to Cairns
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 363 mi 1h 35m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

AUU–CNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Skytrans Australia and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 363 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUU–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QN Skytrans Australia 5 DH1 1h35 – – –
W2 Flexflight 5 DH1 1h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
DH1 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q – QN, W2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QN + W2 (10 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, AUU to CNS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUU to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cairns from Aurukun

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric AUU→CNS WEI→CNS IRG→CNS
Distance from AUU – 49 mi 114 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 10 9 3
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 25m 1h 25m
Weipa (WEI) to Cairns flights · Lockhart River (IRG) to Cairns flights · Kowanyama (KWM) to Cairns flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUU with service to Cairns International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cairns is 0 hours the same as Aurukun.
AUU: AEST · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Aurukun, it's 6:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
363 mi / 584 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m.
Facts

AUU–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Aurukun to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance363 mi / 584 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 3 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: AUU
Full nameAurukun Airport
IATA / ICAOAUU / YAUR
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation31 ft / 9 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 AUU to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Aurukun Airport to Cairns International Airport take approximately 1h 35m. The route covers 363 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Skytrans Australia and Flexflight.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from AUU to CNS. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IRG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CNS to AUU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WEI, IRG and KWM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 AUU to CNS

Aurukun Airport (AUU) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Skytrans Australia and Flexflight. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUU to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUU to CNS ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 363 miles (584 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IRG. Nearby alternative airports include Weipa (WEI), Lockhart River (IRG) and Kowanyama (KWM).