CNS
Cairns
Australia
36
Destinations
Nonstop flights
Airlines
14
IATA Code
CNS
ICAO Code
YBCS
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Elevation
10 ft
Avg CO₂/pax
194 kg

There are 36 direct nonstop flight destinations from Cairns Cairns International (CNS), served by 14 airlines. 26 are domestic routes and 10 are international non-stop flights. The longest direct flight goes to Osaka (KIX), with a non-stop flight time of 7h 30m.

Route data last updated: May 30, 2026

All (36) Asia (6)Oceania (30)
All durations Under 2h (16)2–5h (16)5–8h (4)
🇦🇺 ADL Adelaide
JQVA
3h 15m
1,320 mi
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🇦🇺 ASP Alice Springs
TL
2h 20m
903 mi
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🇳🇿 AKL Auckland
NZ
4h 40m
2,248 mi
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🇦🇺 AUU Aurukun
QNW2
1h 35m
362 mi
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🇦🇺 AYQ Ayers Rock
QF
2h 55m
1,111 mi
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🇦🇺 ABM Bamaga
QNW2
2h
464 mi
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🇦🇺 BNE Brisbane
JQQFVA
2h 15m
863 mi
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🇳🇿 CHC Christchurch
JQ
4h 55m
2,413 mi
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🇦🇺 CUQ Coen
OI
1h 45m
277 mi
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🇦🇺 CTN Cooktown
OI
45m
105 mi
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🇦🇺 OOL Coolangatta (Gold Coast)
JQ
2h 15m
921 mi
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🇦🇺 DRW Darwin
QF
2h 40m
1,041 mi
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🇮🇩 DPS Denpasar
JQ
4h 40m
2,134 mi
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🇦🇺 EDR Edward River
OIQNW2
1h 20m
307 mi
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🇦🇺 GOV Gove
TL
1h 50m
676 mi
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🇭🇰 HKG Hong Kong
CX
7h 20m
3,449 mi
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🇦🇺 HID Horn Island
QF
1h 45m
491 mi
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🇦🇺 KWM Kowanyama
OIQNW2
1h 15m
283 mi
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🇵🇬 LAB Lablab
QN
1h 30m
789 mi
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🇦🇺 IRG Lockhart River
OIQNW2
1h 25m
325 mi
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🇦🇺 MEL Melbourne
JQQFVA
3h 30m
1,433 mi
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🇦🇺 MOV Moranbah
QNW2
1h 45m
387 mi
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🇦🇺 ONG Mornington
ZL
1h 45m
436 mi
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🇦🇺 ISA Mount Isa
ZL
2h 5m
486 mi
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🇫🇯 NAN Nadi
FJ
4h 20m
2,092 mi
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🇦🇺 NTN Normanton
ZL
1h 30m
314 mi
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🇯🇵 KIX Osaka
JQ
7h 30m
3,595 mi
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🇦🇺 PER Perth
JQ
4h 55m
2,134 mi
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🇵🇬 POM Port Moresby
PX
1h 30m
520 mi
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🇦🇺 PPP Proserpine
QNW2
1h 25m
308 mi
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🇸🇬 SIN Singapore
SQ
6h 45m
3,112 mi
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🇦🇺 MCY Sunshine Coast
JQ
2h 5m
818 mi
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🇦🇺 SYD Sydney
JQQFVA
2h 55m
1,221 mi
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🇯🇵 NRT Tokyo
JQ
7h 25m
3,638 mi
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🇦🇺 TSV Townsville
QFQNZL
55m
176 mi
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🇦🇺 WEI Weipa
QFQQ
1h 30m
385 mi
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Airlines from Cairns

Air New Zealand
NZ
Air New Zealand
Air Niugini
PX
Air Niugini
Airnorth
TL
Airnorth
Alliance Airlines
QQ
Alliance Airlines
Cathay Pacific
CX
Cathay Pacific
Fiji Airways
FJ
Fiji Airways
FlexFlight
W2
FlexFlight
Hinterland Aviation
OI
Hinterland Aviation
Jetstar
JQ
Jetstar
Qantas
QF
Qantas
Rex Airlines
ZL
Rex Airlines
Singapore Airlines
SQ
Singapore Airlines
Skytrans
QN
Skytrans
Virgin Australia
VA
Virgin Australia

About Cairns International (CNS)

Full Name
Cairns International
City
Cairns
Country
🇦🇺 Australia
Continent
Oceania
Coordinates
-16.8765, 145.7540
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

Frequently Asked Questions

How many direct flights are there from Cairns (CNS)?

36 nonstop destinations from Cairns (CNS), across 14 airlines. 26 domestic, 10 international.

Which airlines fly from Cairns (CNS)?

14 airlines fly nonstop from Cairns (CNS). Full list is in the airline section above.

What is the longest nonstop flight from Cairns (CNS)?

Osaka (KIX) — 3,595 miles, about 7h 30m.

Can I fly internationally from Cairns (CNS)?

Yes — 10 international nonstop destinations from CNS.

How early should I arrive at Cairns International?

2 hours for domestic, 3 hours for international. Standard advice for check-in, security, and immigration.

What timezone is Cairns (CNS) in?

Australia/Brisbane.