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Flights from Alice Springs to Cairns

Book direct flights from Alice Springs to Cairns: One way flights from SAR 724, round trip flights from SAR 1,519. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Alice Springs to Cairns

The distance between Alice Springs and Cairns is about 1,451.89 km. It takes around 2 hours 10 minutes on average to fly from Alice Springs to Cairns. The most popular month to Cairns is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceSAR 724
Cheapest return ticket priceSAR 1,519
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,451.89 km
Average flight time2 hours 10 minutes

When is the cheapest time to fly from Alice Springs to Cairns?

The cheapest time for Alice Springs to Cairns flights: Jan 8 to Jan 14 — one way flight prices from SAR 719.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Cairns (CNS)?

    It takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Cairns (CNS).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Alice Springs to Cairns is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Alice Springs to Cairns is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Alice Springs to Cairns on October 29, 2025 with Airnorth, with prices starting at SAR 1,472.
  • The time difference between Cairns and Alice Springs is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

How to find a cheap flight from Alice Springs to Cairns

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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Alice Springs to Cairns airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Mon, Dec 1 at SAR 724 for one-way flights.
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