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

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3,111 mi airlines charter/private 23/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NH5378cs
NH All Nippon
359
8:30 AM
+08 T3
5:00 PM
AEST
6h 30m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX9020cs
LX Swiss
359
8:30 AM
+08 T3
5:00 PM
AEST
6h 30m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ203+5
SQ Singapore Airlines
359
8:30 AM
+08 T3
5:00 PM
AEST
6h 30m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA5503cs
VA Virgin Australia
359
8:30 AM
+08 T3
5:00 PM
AEST
6h 30m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI8136cs
AI Air India
359
8:30 AM
+08 T3
5:00 PM
AEST
6h 30m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ204+5
SQ Singapore Airlines
359
6:15 PM
AEST T1
10:40 PM
+08
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI8135cs
AI Air India
359
6:15 PM
AEST T1
10:40 PM
+08
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH5379cs
NH All Nippon
359
6:15 PM
AEST T1
10:40 PM
+08
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA5504cs
VA Virgin Australia
359
6:15 PM
AEST T1
10:40 PM
+08
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX9021cs
LX Swiss
359
6:15 PM
AEST T1
10:40 PM
+08
6h 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 10 hubs
DPS Kuta, Badung 8h 5m 6E8BAF JQ Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Cairns flights
DRW Darwin 9h 50m AIAYEK QF Darwin (DRW) to Cairns flights
BNE Brisbane 10h 50m 6EAIAY 6EACCX Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns flights
PER Perth 11h 5m 6EACAI JQ Perth (PER) to Cairns flights
MEL Melbourne 11h 30m 6EA3AI 6EAICX Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 11h 45m 6EA3AI 6EACAI Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Cairns flights
ADL Adelaide 13h AILXSK 6EEKJQ Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns flights
NRT Narita 17h 5m 6EACAI AYJLJQ Narita (NRT) to Cairns flights
KIX Osaka 18h 53m AIFJMM AYJLJQ Osaka (KIX) to Cairns flights
AKL Auckland 24h 10m AINZSQ CANZSQ Auckland (AKL) to Cairns flights
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Singapore to Cairns
1 carrier, 23 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,111 mi 6h 30m nonstop +2h ahead

SIN–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Singapore Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,111 miles in approximately 6h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SIN–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SQ Singapore Airlines Also: AI, LX, NH, VA 5 359 6h30 AI, LX, NH, VA
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AI, LX, NH, SQ, VA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SQ (5 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, SIN to CNS direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
367
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.

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 30m gate to gate.
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.

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.

SIN–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Singapore to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance3,111 mi / 5,006 km
Flight time6h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights23 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SIN
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: CNS
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SIN to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Cairns International Airport take about 6h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 3,111 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SIN to CNS: Singapore Airlines.
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 Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Darwin and Brisbane.
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.
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 SIN to CNS

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Singapore Airlines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SIN to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SIN to CNS is about 6 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,111 miles (5,006 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Darwin and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.