Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CNS to ASP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CNS and ASP include:
Brisbane Airport
Darwin International Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport flight is ج.م. 9,075. A round-trip ticket is currently ج.م. 18,206. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from CNS to ASP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CNS to ASP.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
71.55% of flights leaving from Cairns Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Cairns Airport from central Cairns, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CNS? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
After your Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport flight has touched down, unwind at a nearby hotel. Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel is a great option within easy reach of ASP.
Pick up an Alice Springs Airport rental car and explore Alice Springs and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Alice Springs Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to central Alice Springs
Alice Springs Airport to central Alice Springs has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Alice Springs in January.
Before locking in your flight from Cairns Airport to Alice Springs Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Alice Springs, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CNS to ASP in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Add a new chapter to your Australia adventure with a visit to Gillen, located about 0.97 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs. Roberts Park is just one of the top attractions to put on your itinerary.
Your trip through Australia wouldn't be complete without visiting Tennant Creek. Battery Hill Mining Centre is one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 451 kilometres north of Alice Springs.
