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Only Skytrans operates flights between Cairns and Proserpine.

Flights from Cairns to Proserpine usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Proserpine Whitsunday Coast (PPP).

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

• Skytrans: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• FlexFlight: 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 Cairns to Proserpine.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $433 return via Brisbane (BNE), compared with $702 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $41–$41 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Skytrans and FlexFlight. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q variants.

Most connecting flights from Cairns to Proserpine pass through Brisbane (BNE), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Cairns to Proserpine route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $450 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $700, a difference of $251. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:55 and lands at 11:20
• Latest: departs at 12:25 and lands at 13:50.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

A direct flight from Cairns to Proserpine takes 1h 25m, covering 800 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 $464 to $2,388. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cairns to Proserpine are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $255, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $40 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• Thrifty

Return flights from Cairns to Proserpine range from $496 to $700, with an average of $550 over the past 12 months. Anything below $496 counts as a good deal.