Cairns (CNS) — 32 Flight Routes & Destinations

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Destinations from CNS 32 routes
Code Dest. /wk Time OTP
ONG
ZL
1
1h 45m
ADL
Adelaide
6E EK QF
33
3h 15m
AKL
Auckland
NZ SQ
10
4h 40m
AUU
Aurukun
W2
3
1h 35m
ABM
Bamaga
QN W2
17
2h
BNE
Brisbane
6E AC CX CZ EK JQ +6
256
2h 10m
CHC
Christchurch
JQ QF
6
4h 55m
DRW
Darwin
QF
12
2h 40m
OOL
Gold Coast
6E JQ
14
2h 15m
HKG
Hong Kong
7h 20m
HID
Horn
QF
18
1h 50m
KWM
Kowanyama
QN W2
3
1h 15m
DPS
Kuta, Badung
JQ KL
10
4h 40m
IRG
Lockhart River
QN W2
10
1h 25m
MAJ
Majuro Atoll
UKL
1
8h 18m
MCY
Maroochydore
JQ
4
2h 5m
MEL
Melbourne
6E AI CX CZ EK JQ +5
167
3h 20m
MOV
Moranbah
W2
1
1h 45m
ISA
Mount Isa
ZL
5
2h 5m
NAN
Nadi
FJ
3
4h 10m
NRT
Narita
AY JL JQ
21
7h 25m
NTN
Normanton
ZL
5
1h 30m
KIX
Osaka
AY JL JQ
12
7h 30m
PER
Perth
JQ
4
5h 15m
EDR
Pormpuraaw
QN W2
6
1h 20m
PPP
Proserpine
QN W2
4
1h 25m
SAI
Siem Reap
7h 50m
SIN
Singapore
AI LX NH SQ VA
21
6h 20m
SYD
Sydney (Mascot)
6E AC AI CX CZ EK +6
180
2h 55m
TSV
Townsville
QF QN ZL
31
55m
WEI
Weipa
QF
16
1h 30m
AYQ
Yulara
QF
7
2h 55m
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32 Destinations Airlines 2 Continents 881 Weekly Flights

Cairns International Airport (CNS) connects to 32 destinations (22 domestic, 10 international) across 2 continents, served by airline including Qant, Jetstar and Flexflight. With 881 weekly departures, you have plenty of options for schedule flexibility.

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Airlines from CNS

All airlines operating scheduled flights from Cairns International Airport.

On-Time Performance

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Routes by Distance

Distance breakdown of all routes from CNS.

Schedule Overview

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Cairns International Airport: Quick Facts

Comprehensive reference for CNS airport information.

Location
City Cairns
Country AU
Coordinates -16.8789°N, 145.7495°W
Elevation 10 ft / 3 m
Timezone Australia/Brisbane
Airport Codes
IATA CNS
ICAO YBCS
Capacity & Traffic
Annual Passengers 5,000,000
Daily Flights (avg) ~

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about flights from Cairns International Airport.

Cairns International Airport offers nonstop flights to 32 destinations, including 22 domestic and 10 international routes.

23 airlines operate scheduled service from Cairns International Airport, including major carriers like Qant, Jetstar and Flexflight. Use the airline filter above to see routes by specific carrier.

Yes, Cairns International Airport offers 10 international routes across 2 continents.

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Check the Schedule Overview section for a day-by-day breakdown of route availability from Cairns International Airport.

Cairns International Airport handles approximately 5,000,000 passengers annually.

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