Singapore to Cairns (SIN–CNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AI Air India
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8:45 AM
+08 T3
5:20 PM
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SQ Singapore
359
8:45 AM
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AI Air India
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SQ Singapore
359
7:05 PM
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Singapore to Cairns
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 3,111 mi 6h 35m nonstop +2h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

SIN–CNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India and Singapore Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,111 miles in approximately 6h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SIN–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 4 359 6h35 – Star Alliance –
SQ Singapore Airlines 4 359 6h35 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AI, SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI + SQ (8 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, SIN to CNS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
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
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
HKG ~13h 25m DRW ~14h 3m DPS ~15h 22m SYD ~18h 30m KIX ~19h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
311
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Cairns is 2 hours ahead of Singapore.
SIN: +08 · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 8:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
3,111 mi / 5,006 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Singaporean passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) before boarding. Apply through the Australian ETA app. The ETA costs AUD 20, is valid for 12 months, and allows multiple visits of up to 3 months each. Processing is usually instant. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to SIN

MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.

Facts

SIN–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Singapore to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance3,111 mi / 5,006 km
Flight time6h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: SIN
Full nameSingapore Changi Airport
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SIN to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Cairns International Airport take approximately 6h 35m. The route covers 3,111 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India and Singapore Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SIN to CNS. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, DRW, DPS, SYD, KIX, NRT, NAN, BNE, MEL, ADL and PER. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cairns is 2 hours ahead of Singapore.
Yes, return flights from CNS to SIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 SIN to CNS

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Singapore Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SIN to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SIN to CNS ranges from 6 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,111 miles (5,006 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.