Direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide

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Distance
1,324 miles  ·  (2,131 km)
Flight time
3 hours and 15 minutes
Airlines
  • Jetstar
  • Virgin Australia
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Airbus A321neo
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

Cairns to Adelaide Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Cairns to Adelaide. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from CNS to ADL, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Adelaide

What is the best time to visit Adelaide?

🌿 🍇  Warm Mediterranean

In Adelaide, the summers are known for being warm, long, and dry, with temperatures typically reaching about 30°C (86°F). The area’s breathtaking scenery complements the sun-filled lifestyle, making it a popular destination for visitors all year round who are looking for relaxation, fun by the water, and the beauty of the outdoors.

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Adelaide is best explored from mid-spring to summer, specifically between October and March, as most rainfall occurs from April to August.

Airlines flying from Cairns to Adelaide

Airline-specific flight schedules from Cairns to Adelaide

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Cairns CNS to Adelaide ADL. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Jetstar
Jetstar flight schedulefrom Cairns to Adelaide

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Virgin Australia flight schedulefrom Cairns to Adelaide

Virgin Australia flights start in June
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Cairns to Adelaide Flights

Flights from CNS to ADL are operated 11 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 07:30 - 16:10. The earliest flight departs at 07:30, the last flight departs at 16:10. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Cairns to Adelaide takes 3 hours and 15 minutes. The flight distance between Cairns and Adelaide is 1,324 miles (or 2,131 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Adelaide?

There is 1 airport in Adelaide: Adelaide International Airport (ADL).

How many flights per week are there from CNS to ADL?

There are 11 flights per week flying from Cairns to Adelaide (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Cairns to Adelaide?

3 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Adelaide.

How far is Adelaide from Cairns?

The distance from Cairns to Adelaide is 1,324 miles (2,131 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from CNS airport to ADL airport?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia are flying nonstop from Cairns to Adelaide.

What alliances have direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide?

There are no alliances flying direct from Cairns to Adelaide at the moment.

What classes are available from Cairns to Adelaide?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Cairns to Adelaide?

Aircraft types that fly from Cairns to Adelaide:

  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Airbus A321neo
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

What is the earliest flight departing from Cairns to Adelaide?

The earliest flight departs at 07:30 from Cairns and arrives at 11:15 at Adelaide.

What is the latest flight available from Cairns to Adelaide?

The latest flight departs at 16:10 from Cairns and arrives at 19:05 at Adelaide.

Non-stop flights from CNS to ADL

1,324 miles (2,131 km)  ·  3h 15m

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