Cheapest airlines flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns, including Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Ayers Rock to Cairns according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$245, and round-trip direct flights start at US$800.

Displayed flight fares from Ayers Rock to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Ayers Rock to Cairns Flight Details

The distance between Ayers Rock and Cairns is about 1,787.94 km. The average flying time from Ayers Rock to Cairns is around 4 hours 10 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$181
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$361
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,787.94 km
Average flight time4 hours 10 minutes
Popular airlineQantas Airways
Flight statistics for the Ayers Rock–Cairns route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns?

The average price of one-way flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns is March, with an average price of US$249; while the month with the highest flight price is usually November, with an average price of up to US$556.

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    Mar
  • US$453
    Apr
  • US$346
    May
  • US$330
    Jun
  • US$403
    Jul
  • US$355
    Aug
  • US$343
    Sep
  • US$438
    Oct
  • US$556
    Nov
  • US$402
    Dec
  • US$424
    Jan
  • US$467
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns?

Average weekly flight prices from Ayers Rock to Cairns by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thursday, as prices are usually highest then.

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US$247
  • US$337
    Mon
  • US$485
    Tue
  • US$396
    Wed
  • US$517
    Thu
  • US$342
    Fri
  • US$457
    Sat
  • US$385
    Sun

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns during Easter Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Ayers Rock to Cairns during Easter Day.

During the Easter Day period, the cheapest flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns were available on Apr 14 with the lowest price being US$203.

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    Cheapest
  • US$298
    Apr 9
  • US$340
    Apr 10
  • US$317
    Apr 11
  • US$370
    Apr 12
  • US$244
    Apr 13
  • US$203
    Apr 14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns (AYQ-CNS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Virgin Australia offers one-way fares as low as US$181 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AYQ to CNS on Mon, Apr 27), while Virgin Australia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$361 departing on Wed, Apr 29 and returning on Wed, May 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Ayers Rock to Cairns with the following airlines, including: Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 10 minutes to fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Ayers Rock 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Ayers Rock to Cairns. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF1932 (10:46)
  • To find best deals on flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Apr 27, with one-way flights priced at just US$181.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qantas Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cairns travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns on March 20, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$177.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairns, with Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Airport (AYQ-CNS) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The time difference between Cairns and Ayers Rock 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Virgin Australia provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns, with fares starting at US$235.

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US$397
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US$235
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Jetstar Airways
US$267
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US$478
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How many flights fly from Ayers Rock to Cairns daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Ayers Rock to Cairns within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns is the highest on Friday/Saturday and the lowest on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.