Normanton to Cairns (NTN–CNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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314 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 57m ago
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ZL5519
ZL Regional Express
SF3
10:20 AM
AEST
11:50 AM
AEST
1h 30m
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ZL5474
ZL Regional Express
SF3
12:55 PM
AEST
2:25 PM
AEST
1h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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ZL5517
ZL Regional Express
SF3
6:45 AM
AEST T2
8:15 AM
AEST
1h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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ZL5453
ZL Regional Express
SF3
12:30 PM
AEST T2
2:00 PM
AEST
1h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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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
ONG Mornington Island ~4h 5m ZL → ZL Mornington Island (ONG) to Cairns flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Normanton to Cairns
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 314 mi 1h 30m nonstop

NTN–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Regional Express leads the route. The flight covers 314 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NTN–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZL Regional Express 6 SF3 1h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
SF3 Saab SF340A/B – ZL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZL (6 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, NTN to CNS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
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
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NTN to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
ONG ~4h 5m
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 Normanton

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric NTN→CNS KWM→CNS
Distance from NTN – 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 6 6
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 15m
Kowanyama (KWM) to Cairns flights
Airports within 200 miles of NTN with service to Cairns International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Normanton, it's 6:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
314 mi / 505 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

NTN–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Normanton to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance314 mi / 505 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NTN
Full nameNormanton Airport
IATA / ICAONTN / YNTN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation73 ft / 22 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 NTN to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Normanton Airport to Cairns International Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 314 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NTN to CNS: Regional Express.
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 CNS to NTN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KWM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NTN to CNS

Normanton Airport (NTN) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Regional Express. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NTN to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NTN to CNS is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 314 miles (505 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Kowanyama (KWM).