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

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E90
7:10 AM
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E90
7:40 AM
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10:00 AM
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E90
10:15 AM
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Cairns to Yulara
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,111 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1.25h behind 2 1-stop hubs

CNS–AYQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 1,111 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–AYQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 14 E90 2h50-2h55 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (14 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, CNS to AYQ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to AYQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
MEL ~22h 0m SYD ~23h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
26
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
-1.25h
Yulara is 1.25 hours behind Cairns.
CNS: AEST · AYQ: +0845

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 4.75:00 PM in Yulara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,111 mi / 1,788 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 2h 55m.
Facts

CNS–AYQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Yulara route.
Route details
Distance1,111 mi / 1,788 km
Flight time2h 50m to 2h 55m
Time difference-1.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: AYQ
Full nameAyers Rock Connellan Airport
IATA / ICAOAYQ / YAYE
TimezoneAustralia/Eucla
Elevation1,626 ft / 496 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to AYQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Ayers Rock Connellan Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,111 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qantas.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CNS to AYQ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEL and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yulara is 1.25 hours behind Cairns.
Yes, return flights from AYQ 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 AYQ

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CNS to AYQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to AYQ ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,111 miles (1,788 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via MEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.