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

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QF2489
QF Qant
DH4
10:55 AM
ACST
12:40 PM
AEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2497
QF Qant
DH4
3:35 PM
ACST
5:20 PM
AEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2496
QF Qant
DH4
1:20 PM
AEST TT2
3:05 PM
ACST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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QF2490
QF Qant
DH4
3:05 PM
AEST TT2
4:50 PM
ACST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Horn to Cairns
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 493 mi 1h 45m nonstop +0.5h ahead

HID–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 493 miles in approximately 1h 45m.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HID–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 14 DH4 1h45 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (14 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, HID to CNS 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
11
Return / wk

Other ways to reach Cairns from Horn

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric HID→CNS WEI→CNS
Distance from HID 147 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 6
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of HID with service to Cairns International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+0.5h
Cairns is 0.5 hours ahead of Horn.
HID: ACST · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Horn, it's 6.5:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
493 mi / 793 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.

HID–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Horn to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance493 mi / 793 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 11 return
Origin: HID
IATA / ICAOHID / YHID
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Elevation43 ft / 13 m
Destination: CNS
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HID to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Horn Island Airport to Cairns International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 493 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qantas.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from HID to CNS. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Cairns is 0.5 hours ahead of Horn.
Yes, return flights from CNS to HID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WEI. 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 HID to CNS

Horn Island Airport (HID) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HID to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HID to CNS ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 493 miles (793 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Weipa (WEI).