Proserpine to Cairns (PPP–CNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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310 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 57m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
W22310
W2 Flexflight
DH1
11:50 AM
AEST
1:15 PM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QN86
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
11:50 AM
AEST
1:15 PM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QN82
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
2:20 PM
AEST
3:45 PM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W22352
W2 Flexflight
DH1
2:20 PM
AEST
3:45 PM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W22308
W2 Flexflight
DH1
9:55 AM
AEST
11:20 AM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QN85
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
9:55 AM
AEST T2
11:20 AM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W22311
W2 Flexflight
DH1
12:25 PM
AEST T2
1:50 PM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 3 hubs
BNE Brisbane 5h 5m JQQRSQ 6EACCX Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 7h 40m JQ 6EACAI Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Cairns flights
MEL Melbourne 7h 45m JQQF 6EAICX Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns flights
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Proserpine to Cairns
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 310 mi 1h 25m nonstop

PPP–CNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Skytrans Australia and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 310 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PPP–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QN Skytrans Australia 4 DH1 1h25
W2 Flexflight 4 DH1 1h25
Aircraft on this route
DH1 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q – QN, W2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QN + W2 (8 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, PPP to CNS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PPP to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
51
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.

Other ways to reach Cairns from Proserpine

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric PPP→CNS MOV→CNS TSV→CNS
Distance from PPP 112 mi 144 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 8 1 45
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 45m 0h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of PPP with service to Cairns International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Proserpine, it's 6:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
310 mi / 499 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.

PPP–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Proserpine to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance310 mi / 499 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PPP
IATA / ICAOPPP / YBPN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
Destination: CNS
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PPP to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 310 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PPP to CNS: Skytrans Australia and Flexflight.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Brisbane, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from CNS to PPP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MOV and TSV. 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 PPP to CNS

Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Skytrans Australia and Flexflight. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PPP to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PPP to CNS is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 310 miles (499 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Melbourne. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moranbah (MOV) and Townsville (TSV).