Cairns to Lockhart River (CNS–IRG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QN52
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
11:50 AM
AEST TT2
1:15 PM
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1h 25m
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W22380
W2 Flexflight
DH1
12:00 PM
AEST
1:25 PM
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1h 25m
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QN54
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
2:00 PM
AEST T2
3:25 PM
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1h 25m
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W22326
W2 Flexflight
DH1
2:00 PM
AEST T2
3:25 PM
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W22353
W2 Flexflight
DH1
10:15 AM
AEST
11:40 AM
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1h 25m
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Cairns to Lockhart River
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 326 mi 1h 25m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

CNS–IRG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Skytrans Australia and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 326 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–IRG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QN Skytrans Australia 5 DH1 1h25 – – –
W2 Flexflight 5 DH1 1h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
DH1 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q – QN, W2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QN + W2 (10 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 IRG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to IRG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
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.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 6:00 PM in Lockhart River.
Distance & Flight Time
326 mi / 525 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Facts

CNS–IRG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Lockhart River route.
Route details
Distance326 mi / 525 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 3 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: IRG
Full nameLockhart River Airport
IATA / ICAOIRG / YLHR
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation77 ft / 23 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to IRG flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Lockhart River Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 326 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Skytrans Australia and Flexflight.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from CNS to IRG. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IRG 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 IRG

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Lockhart River Airport (IRG) are connected by nonstop service from Skytrans Australia and Flexflight. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CNS to IRG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to IRG ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 326 miles (525 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AUU.