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Only Airnorth operates flights between Alice Springs and Cairns.

Flights from Alice Springs to Cairns usually depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airnorth: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Alice Springs to Cairns.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and Airnorth. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 170 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 58% on the Alice Springs to Cairns route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $575 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,337, a difference of $763. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Alice Springs to Cairns flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairns are Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Railway Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Alice Springs to Cairns:

• Earliest: departs at 12:50 and lands at 15:00
• Latest: departs at 12:50 and lands at 15:00.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

A direct flight from Alice Springs to Cairns takes 2h 10m, covering 2,339 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $788 to $2,904. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Alice Springs to Cairns are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $447, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.

Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Bargain Car Rentals
· East Coast Car Rentals
· Simba Car Hire
· Ace Rental Cars
· Budget

Return flights from Alice Springs to Cairns range from $688 to $1,212, with an average of $935 over the past 12 months. Anything below $688 counts as a good deal.