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

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282 mi airlines 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 5h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QN78
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
5:10 PM
AEST
6:25 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W22328
W2 Flexflight
DH1
5:10 PM
AEST
6:25 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W22327
W2 Flexflight
DH1
7:20 AM
AEST
8:35 AM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QN72
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
1:10 PM
AEST T2
2:25 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W22388
W2 Flexflight
DH1
1:10 PM
AEST T2
2:25 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kowanyama to Cairns
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 282 mi 1h 15m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

KWM–CNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Skytrans Australia and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 282 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWM–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QN Skytrans Australia 3 DH1 1h15
W2 Flexflight 3 DH1 1h15
Aircraft on this route
DH1 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q – QN, W2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QN + W2 (6 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, KWM to CNS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWM to CNS.
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.

Other ways to reach Cairns from Kowanyama

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric KWM→CNS NTN→CNS WEI→CNS
Distance from KWM 159 mi 194 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 6 8 9
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 30m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of KWM with service to Cairns International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kowanyama, it's 6:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
282 mi / 454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.

KWM–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kowanyama to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance282 mi / 454 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 3 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: KWM
IATA / ICAOKWM / YKOW
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation35 ft / 11 m
Destination: CNS
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWM to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Kowanyama Airport to Cairns International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 282 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Skytrans Australia and Flexflight.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from KWM to CNS. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EDR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CNS to KWM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NTN and 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 KWM to CNS

Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Skytrans Australia and Flexflight. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWM to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWM to CNS ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 282 miles (454 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via EDR. Nearby alternative airports include Normanton (NTN) and Weipa (WEI).