Cairns to Alice Springs (CNS–ASP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TL361
TL Trans Mediterranean Airlines
E90
12:50 PM
ACST
3:30 PM
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2h 10m
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QF8657
QF Qant
E90
12:50 PM
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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 6 hubs
ADL Adelaide 6h 38m 6EEKJQ → EKQFQR Adelaide (ADL) to Alice Springs flights
BNE Brisbane 6h 40m 6EACCX → QFQR Brisbane (BNE) to Alice Springs flights
DRW Darwin 6h 45m QF → QF Darwin (DRW) to Alice Springs flights
MEL Melbourne 13h 49m 6EAICX → QF Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 18h 6EACAI → ASCXEK Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Alice Springs flights
PER Perth 25h 45m JQQF → QFTL Perth (PER) to Alice Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cairns to Alice Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-0.5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CNS and ASP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore CNS Routes ASP Routes CNS Live Flights ASP Live Flights
All flights from Alice Springs (ASP) Alice Springs to Cairns flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to ASP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ADL ~6h 38m BNE ~6h 40m DRW ~6h 45m MEL ~13h 49m SYD ~18h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
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
Alice Springs is 0.5 hours behind Cairns.
CNS: AEST · ASP: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 5.5:00 PM in Alice Springs.
Facts

CNS–ASP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Alice Springs route.
Route details
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: ASP
Full nameAlice Springs Airport
IATA / ICAOASP / YBAS
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Elevation1,789 ft / 545 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to ASP flights.
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 Adelaide, Brisbane and Darwin.
Alice Springs is 0.5 hours behind Cairns.
Yes, return flights from ASP to CNS 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Adelaide, Brisbane and Darwin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.