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

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Horn to Cairns
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 493 mi 1h 45m nonstop 0 1-stop hubs

HID–CNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Skytrans Australia lead the route. The flight covers 493 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 0 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HID–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 18 DH4 1h45 – Oneworld –
QN Skytrans Australia 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (18 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: QN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HID to CNS 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HID to CNS.
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One-Stop Connections
0
Hubs
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Fastest
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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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cairns from Horn

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric HID→CNS WEI→CNS IRG→CNS
Distance from HID – 147 mi 167 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 18 9 3
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 25m 1h 25m
Weipa (WEI) to Cairns flights · Lockhart River (IRG) to Cairns flights
Airports within 200 miles of HID with service to Cairns International Airport.
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Travel Essentials

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

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

HID–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Horn to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance493 mi / 793 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections0 hubs
Origin: HID
Full nameHorn Island Airport
IATA / ICAOHID / YHID
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation43 ft / 13 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

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.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Skytrans Australia.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from HID to CNS. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through . These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and IRG. 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 and Skytrans Australia. With 18 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 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

0 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately hours via hub. Nearby alternative airports include Weipa (WEI) and Lockhart River (IRG).