Cairns to Adelaide (CNS–ADL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
EK7493+1
EK Emirates
320
7:30 AM
AEST T2
10:15 AM
ACST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E4512+1
6E IndiGo
320
7:30 AM
AEST T2
10:15 AM
ACST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF5881+1
QF Qant
320
7:30 AM
AEST T2
11:15 AM
ACST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF5728+1
QF Qant
320
9:10 AM
AEST T2
12:55 PM
ACST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK7483+1
EK Emirates
320
10:10 AM
AEST T2
12:55 PM
ACST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E4513+1
6E IndiGo
320
10:10 AM
AEST T2
12:55 PM
ACST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK7492cs
EK Emirates
320
6:00 AM
ACST T1
9:30 AM
AEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF5878cs
QF Qant
320
6:00 AM
ACST T1
8:30 AM
AEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ966+2
JQ Jetstar
320
7:25 AM
ACST T1
9:45 AM
AEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E3982+1
6E IndiGo
320
10:55 AM
ACST T1
2:25 PM
AEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cairns to Adelaide
1 carrier, 33 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 1,326 mi 3h 15m nonstop -0.5h behind 13 1-stop hubs

CNS–ADL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 1,326 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–ADL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar Also: 6E, EK, QF 0 6E, EK, QF
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 6E, EK, QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CNS to ADL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
184
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-0.5h
Adelaide is 0.5 hours behind Cairns.
CNS: AEST · ADL: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 5.5:00 PM in Adelaide.
Distance & Flight Time
1,326 mi / 2,133 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m to 4h 15m.

CNS–ADL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Adelaide route.
Route details
Distance1,326 mi / 2,133 km
Flight time3h 15m to 4h 15m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights33 out / 25 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: CNS
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: ADL
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to ADL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Adelaide International Airport take approximately 3h 15m to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,326 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from CNS to ADL. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHC, DPS, HKG, OOL, BNE, MEL, SYD, DRW, SIN, NAN, AKL, PER and MCY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Adelaide is 0.5 hours behind Cairns.
Yes, return flights from ADL to CNS 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 CNS to ADL

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Adelaide International Airport (ADL) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CNS to ADL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to ADL ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,326 miles (2,133 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CHC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.