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

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Yulara to Cairns
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,111 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1.25h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

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, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AYQ to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MEL ~20h 10m SYD ~24h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
28
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.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.25h
Cairns is 1.25 hours ahead of Yulara.
AYQ: +0845 · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Yulara, it's 7.25:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
1,111 mi / 1,788 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
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+1.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: AYQ
Full nameAyers Rock Connellan Airport
IATA / ICAOAYQ / YAYE
TimezoneAustralia/Eucla
Elevation1,626 ft / 496 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 AYQ to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport to Cairns International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 1,111 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qantas.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from AYQ to CNS. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEL and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cairns is 1.25 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.
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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 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 ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,111 miles (1,788 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via MEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.