Cairns to Adelaide (CNS–ADL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CNS–ADL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar, Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 1,326 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ Jetstar Also: 6E, EK, QF | 7 | 320 | 3h15 | – | – | 6E, EK, QF |
| QR Qatar Airways | 4 | 73H | 3h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| VA Virgin Australia | 3 | 73H | 3h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CNS: AEST · ADL: ACST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 5.5:00 PM in Adelaide.
CNS–ADL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CNS to ADL
Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Adelaide International Airport (ADL) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar, Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CNS to ADL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CNS to ADL is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,326 miles (2,133 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.