Cairns to Horn (CNS–HID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 1d ago
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✈ Nonstop
QF2488
QF Qant
DH4
8:40 AM
AEST T2
10:30 AM
AEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2496
QF Qant
DH4
1:20 PM
AEST T2
3:10 PM
AEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2490
QF Qant
DH4
3:05 PM
AEST T2
4:55 PM
AEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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QF2489
QF Qant
DH4
10:55 AM
AEST
12:40 PM
AEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2497
QF Qant
DH4
3:35 PM
AEST
5:20 PM
AEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2491
QF Qant
DH4
5:20 PM
AEST
7:05 PM
AEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cairns to Horn
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 493 mi 1h 50m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

CNS–HID is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 493 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–HID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 18 DH4 1h50 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (18 flights/wk, 100%)
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 HID direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to HID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

Other ways to reach Horn from Cairns

Nearby airports with service to Horn Island Airport.
Metric CNS→HID TSV→HID
Distance from CNS 177 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 18
Flight time 1h 50m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of CNS with service to Horn Island Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Horn is 0 hours the same as Cairns.
CNS: AEST · HID: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 6:00 PM in Horn.
Distance & Flight Time
493 mi / 793 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.

CNS–HID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Horn route.
Route details
Distance493 mi / 793 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: CNS
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: HID
IATA / ICAOHID / YHID
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation43 ft / 13 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to HID flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Horn Island Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 493 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qantas.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from CNS to HID. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TSV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HID to CNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TSV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 HID

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Horn Island Airport (HID) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CNS to HID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to HID ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 493 miles (793 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TSV. Nearby alternative airports include Townsville (TSV).