Yulara to Cairns (AYQ–CNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QF Qant
E90
10:15 AM
ACST
1:15 PM
AEST
2h 30m
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QF1963
QF Qant
E90
7:10 AM
AEST T2
9:35 AM
ACST
2h 55m
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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 3 hubs
BNE Brisbane 6h 20m ACQRSQ → 6EACCX Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 7h 23m JQQF → 6EACAI Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Cairns flights
MEL Melbourne 7h 45m JQSQVA → 6EAICX Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns flights
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Yulara to Cairns
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,111 mi 2h 30m nonstop +0.5h ahead

AYQ–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 1,111 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AYQ–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 7 E90 2h30 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (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, AYQ 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AYQ to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
BNE ~6h 20m SYD ~7h 23m MEL ~7h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
51
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 Yulara.
AYQ: ACST · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Yulara, it's 6.5:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
1,111 mi / 1,788 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

AYQ–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Yulara to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance1,111 mi / 1,788 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AYQ
Full nameAyers Rock Connellan Airport
IATA / ICAOAYQ / YAYE
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Elevation1,626 ft / 496 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 AYQ to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport to Cairns International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,111 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AYQ to CNS: Qantas.
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, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Melbourne.
Cairns is 0.5 hours ahead of Yulara.
Yes, return flights from CNS to AYQ 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 AYQ to CNS

Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AYQ to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AYQ to CNS is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,111 miles (1,788 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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