Cairns to Kowanyama (CNS–KWM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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282 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 25m ago
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W22327
W2 Flexflight
DH1
7:20 AM
AEST T2
8:35 AM
AEST
1h 15m
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QN71
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
7:20 AM
AEST T2
8:35 AM
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1h 15m
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QN72
QN Skytrans Australia
DH2
1:10 PM
AEST T2
2:30 PM
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1h 20m
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W22388
W2 Flexflight
DH1
1:10 PM
AEST T2
2:30 PM
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1h 20m
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QN78
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
5:10 PM
AEST
6:25 PM
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1h 15m
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W22328
W2 Flexflight
DH1
5:10 PM
AEST
6:25 PM
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1h 15m
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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 1 hub
EDR Pormpuraaw ~3h 15m QNW2 → QNW2 Pormpuraaw (EDR) to Kowanyama flights
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Cairns to Kowanyama
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 282 mi 1h 18m nonstop

CNS–KWM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Skytrans Australia and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 282 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–KWM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QN Skytrans Australia 2 DH1, DH2 1h15-1h20 – – –
W2 Flexflight 2 DH1 1h15-1h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
DH1 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q – QN, W2
DH2 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q – QN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QN + W2 (4 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 KWM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to KWM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
EDR ~3h 15m
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 6:00 PM in Kowanyama.
Distance & Flight Time
282 mi / 454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m gate to gate.
Facts

CNS–KWM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Kowanyama route.
Route details
Distance282 mi / 454 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: KWM
Full nameKowanyama Airport
IATA / ICAOKWM / YKOW
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation35 ft / 11 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to KWM flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Kowanyama Airport take about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 282 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CNS to KWM: Skytrans Australia and Flexflight.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from KWM 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.

Flights from CNS to KWM

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM) are connected by nonstop service from Skytrans Australia and Flexflight. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CNS to KWM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to KWM is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 282 miles (454 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.