Non-stop flights to Cairns (CNS)
Cairns International Airport is a medium sized airport in Australia. It is an international airport. In total there are 35 airports around the world that have direct flights to Cairns, spread around 35 cities in 7 countries. Currently, there are 26 domestic flights to Cairns.
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All direct flights to Cairns Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Cairns Best time to visit Cairns Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,062 flights arriving at Cairns Airport, which are 245 flights per week or 35 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Cairns are routes from Brisbane (BNE) in Australia and Sydney (SYD), also in Australia. These two routes together are operated 329 times this month, and make up for 31% of all monthly arrivals at Cairns International Airport.
The longest flight to Cairns CNS is departing from Tokyo (NRT). This non-stop flight takes around 7 hours and 25 minutes and covers a distance of 3,652 miles (5,877 km).
List of all direct flights to Cairns
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Cairns, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Cairns.
Airlines flying to Cairns
Currently, there are 14 airlines that fly to Cairns. Most flights to Cairns are operated by Jetstar, as they connect 11 airports to CNS. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most CNS flights:
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.
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.
Long-Haul Flights to Cairns
Explore all long-haul flights to Cairns with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Cairns
There are 8 airports that have flights to Cairns in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to CNS are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Cairns
There are intercontinental flights to Cairns International Airport (CNS) from Japan, Eastern Asia and South-Eastern Asia, as of March 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Europe, the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China or Central Asia.
Non-stop flights from Japan to Cairns
Jetstar is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Japan to Cairns. They fly year-round from Osaka (KIX) and Tokyo (NRT).
Non-stop flights from East Asia to Cairns
Cathay Pacific is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Eastern Asia to Cairns. They fly seasonal from Hong Kong (HKG).
Non-stop flights from South-East Asia to Cairns
Jetstar: year-round flights from Denpasar (DPS).
Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Singapore (SIN).
International flights to Cairns
Flights from Fiji to Cairns
Nadi is the only city in Fiji with direct flights to Cairns. From Nadi, direct flights are offered by Fiji Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Fiji
Flights from Hong Kong to Cairns
In Hong Kong, the only airport that has a direct connection to Cairns is Hong Kong. From Hong Kong, direct flights are offered by Cathay Pacific (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in February.
All flights from Hong Kong
Flights from Indonesia to Cairns
There is 1 airport in Indonesia that has a direct connection to Cairns, which is Denpasar. From Denpasar, direct flights are offered by Jetstar.
All flights from Indonesia
Flights from Japan to Cairns
There are 2 airports in Japan that have non-stop flights to Cairns.
From Osaka and Tokyo, you can fly with Jetstar.
All flights from Japan
Flights from New Zealand to Cairns
If you are looking for a direct flight from New Zealand to Cairns, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Auckland, direct flights are offered by Air New Zealand (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Christchurch, the only airline with direct flights is Jetstar.
All flights from New Zealand
Flights from Papua New Guinea to Cairns
In Papua New Guinea, the only airport that has a direct connection to Cairns is Port Moresby. From Port Moresby, direct flights are offered by Air Niugini.
All flights from Papua New Guinea
Flights from Singapore to Cairns
Singapore is the only city in Singapore with direct flights to Cairns. From Singapore, direct flights are offered by Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Singapore
Domestic flights to Cairns
Flights from Australia to Cairns
There are lots of domestic flights to Cairns (CNS). 26 airports in Australia have direct flights to the airport.
From Adelaide, you can fly non-stop with Jetstar or Virgin Australia.
From Alice Springs, the only airline with direct flights is Airnorth.
From Aurukun and Bamaga, you can fly with FlexFlight and Skytrans Airlines.
From Brisbane, direct flights are offered by Jetstar, Qantas (Oneworld) and Virgin Australia.
From Coen and Cooktown, all direct flights to Cairns are operated by Hinterland Aviation.
From Darwin, the only airline with direct flights is Qantas (Oneworld).
From Gold Coast, you can fly non-stop to Cairns with Jetstar.
From Gove, the only airline with direct flights is Airnorth.
From Horn Island, direct flights are offered by Qantas (Oneworld).
From Kowanyama and Lockhart River, you can fly with FlexFlight, Hinterland Aviation and Skytrans Airlines.
From Melbourne, direct flights are offered by Jetstar, Qantas (Oneworld) and Virgin Australia.
From Moranbah, you can fly non-stop with FlexFlight or Skytrans Airlines.
From Mornington Island, Mount Isa and Normanton, all direct flights to Cairns are operated by Regional Express.
From Perth, direct flights are offered by Jetstar.
From Pormpuraaw, direct flights are offered by FlexFlight, Hinterland Aviation and Skytrans Airlines.
From Proserpine, you can fly non-stop with FlexFlight or Skytrans Airlines.
From Sunshine Coast, the only airline with direct flights is Jetstar.
From Sydney, direct flights are offered by Jetstar, Qantas (Oneworld) and Virgin Australia.
From Townsville, you can fly non-stop with Qantas (Oneworld) or Regional Express.
From Weipa, you can fly non-stop with Alliance Airlines or Qantas (Oneworld).
From Yulara, the only airline with direct flights is Qantas (Oneworld).
All flights from Australia
Alternative airports near Cairns
Flying to an alternative airport near Cairns could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Cairns (CNS) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Cooktown (CTN).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Cairns?
There is 1 airport in Cairns: Cairns International Airport (CNS).
What is the best airport to fly into Cairns?
The most convenient airport to fly into Cairns is Cairns International Airport (CNS).
How many airlines fly to Cairns?
There are 14 airlines flying to Cairns from 35 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Cairns?
Jetstar, Qantas and FlexFlight operate most flights to Cairns. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Cairns?
Oneworld and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Cairns.
How many nonstop flights are there to Cairns?
There are roughly 1,062 flights arriving at Cairns every month (or 245 flights each week), from a total of 35 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Cairns Airport?
The official name of Cairns Airport is Cairns International Airport.
What is the airport code of Cairns Airport?
The airport code of Cairns Airport is CNS.
What are the most popular flights to Cairns?
Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne are the 3 most popular routes to Cairns. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Cairns, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Cairns?
| Brisbane to Cairns | 2h 15m |
| Sydney to Cairns | 2h 55m |
| Melbourne to Cairns | 3h 25m |
| Townsville to Cairns | 1h |
| Cooktown to Cairns | 45m |
