Travelling from Connellan Airport (AYQ) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Connellan Airport to Cairns Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Cairns is 30 minutes ahead of Uluru and is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Flights from AYQ to CNS start from 10:15 — the earliest with Qantas. The latest departure is at 10:15 with Qantas. Overall, you can take your pick of 30 weekly Connellan Airport to Cairns Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your AYQ to CNS flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Cairns (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a cinch with Qantas. This popular airline has direct flights from Connellan Airport to Cairns Airport.
Qantas is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Qantas tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for AYQ to CNS flights, with 83.61% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Connellan Airport to Cairns Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between AYQ and CNS include:
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Connellan Airport (AYQ) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
C$183 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Connellan Airport to Cairns Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$370. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AYQ to CNS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Connellan Airport to Cairns Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from AYQ to CNS.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Connellan Airport to Cairns Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Connellan Airport (AYQ)
Of the flights that depart from Connellan Airport, 76.28% land on time at their destination.
To get to Connellan Airport from central Uluru, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
Reserve a hotel near CNS if you're on a late Connellan Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cairns Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cairns and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Cairns Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Cairns. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Connellan Airport to Cairns Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Cairns in February.
The warmest month in Cairns is January, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Connellan Airport to Cairns Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from AYQ to CNS in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Cairns. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns, Bowen is another essential stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.
