Cairns to Lord Howe Island (CNS–LDH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop service between CNS and LDH. Nearest airports to CNS with scheduled service: Cooktown Airport (CTN, 106 mi) · Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV, 177 mi) · Coen Airport (CUQ, 278 mi)
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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
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 15h 50m 6EACAI → QFQNW2 Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Lord Howe Island flights
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Cairns to Lord Howe Island
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+0.5h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to LDH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
SYD ~15h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
16
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
Lord Howe Island is 0.5 hours ahead of Cairns.
CNS: AEST · LDH: +1030

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 6.5:00 PM in Lord Howe Island.
Facts

CNS–LDH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Lord Howe Island 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: LDH
Full nameLord Howe Island Airport
IATA / ICAOLDH / YLHI
TimezoneAustralia/Lord_Howe
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to LDH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Lord Howe Island is 0.5 hours ahead of Cairns.
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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 Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.