Direct flights from Hong Kong to Cairns

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Cairns International Airport

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Distance
3,457 miles  ·  (5,564 km)
Flight time
7 hours and 25 minutes
Airlines
  • Cathay Pacific
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A330-300

Hong Kong to Cairns Flight Schedule

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

First HKG-CNS flights start in December

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Cairns

What is the best time to visit Cairns?

🌴  Tropical

Cairns is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.

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Since Cairns is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.

Airlines flying from Hong Kong to Cairns

Airline-specific flight schedules from Hong Kong to Cairns

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Hong Kong HKG to Cairns CNS, which is Cathay Pacific. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Cathay Pacific flight schedulefrom Hong Kong to Cairns

Cathay Pacific is a member of Oneworld
Cathay Pacific flights start in December
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Hong Kong to Cairns Flights

Flights from HKG to CNS are operated twice a week. All flights depart at 00:30.

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 Hong Kong to Cairns takes 7 hours and 25 minutes. The flight distance between Hong Kong and Cairns is 3,457 miles (or 5,564 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Cairns?

There is 1 airport in Cairns: Cairns International Airport (CNS).

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

There are 2 flights per week flying from Hong Kong to Cairns (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Hong Kong to Cairns?

7 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Hong Kong to Cairns.

How far is Cairns from Hong Kong?

The distance from Hong Kong to Cairns is 3,457 miles (5,564 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from HKG airport to CNS airport?

Cathay Pacific is the only airline flying nonstop from Hong Kong to Cairns.

What alliances have direct flights from Hong Kong to Cairns?

Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Hong Kong to Cairns.

What classes are available from Hong Kong to Cairns?

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

What aircraft types fly from Hong Kong to Cairns?

Aircraft types that fly from Hong Kong to Cairns:

  • Airbus A330-300

What is the earliest flight departing from Hong Kong to Cairns?

The earliest flight departs at 00:30 from Hong Kong and arrives at 09:55 at Cairns.

What is the latest flight available from Hong Kong to Cairns?

The latest flight departs at 00:30 from Hong Kong and arrives at 09:55 at Cairns.

Non-stop flights from HKG to CNS

3,457 miles (5,564 km)  ·  7h 25m

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