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

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QN86
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
11:50 AM
AEST
1:15 PM
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1h 25m
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QN82
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
2:20 PM
AEST
3:45 PM
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1h 25m
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W22352
W2 Flexflight
DH1
2:20 PM
AEST
3:45 PM
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1h 25m
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QN85
QN Skytrans Australia
DH1
9:55 AM
AEST T2
11:20 AM
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1h 25m
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W22311
W2 Flexflight
DH1
12:25 PM
AEST
1:50 PM
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1h 25m
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Proserpine to Cairns
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 310 mi 1h 25m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

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, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 2 DH1 1h25 – – –
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.
Schedule

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
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PPP to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
47
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.
Alternatives

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 3
Weekly flights 6 1 38
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 45m 0h 45m
Moranbah (MOV) to Cairns flights · Townsville (TSV) to Cairns flights
Airports within 200 miles of PPP 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 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.
Facts

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 flights6 out / 4 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: PPP
Full nameProserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport
IATA / ICAOPPP / YBPN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation82 ft / 25 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 PPP to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 310 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Skytrans Australia and Flexflight.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from PPP to CNS. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNE, SYD and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PPP to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PPP to CNS ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 310 miles (499 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via BNE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moranbah (MOV) and Townsville (TSV).