£162 Cheap Flights from Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Cairns (CNS)

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Cheap Flights from Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Cairns (CNS)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £162 for one-way flights and £403 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Virgin Australia
Wed, 8 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
AYQ
Yulara
CNS
Cairns
£403 Return, found 2 days ago
£403
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 8 Apr from Yulara to Cairns, returning Thu, 9 Apr, priced at £403 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, 8 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
AYQ
Yulara
CNS
Cairns
£414 Return, found 2 days ago
£414
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 8 Apr from Yulara to Cairns, returning Thu, 9 Apr, priced at £414 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
AYQ
Yulara
CNS
Cairns
£498 Return, found 3 days ago
£498
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from Yulara to Cairns, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at £498 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
AYQ
Yulara
CNS
Cairns
£508 Return, found 3 days ago
£508
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from Yulara to Cairns, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at £508 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
AYQ
Yulara
CNS
Cairns
£531 Return, found 3 days ago
£531
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from Yulara to Cairns, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at £531 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
AYQ
Yulara
CNS
Cairns
£546 Return, found 3 days ago
£546
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from Yulara to Cairns, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at £546 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 6 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
AYQ
Yulara
CNS
Cairns
£559 Return, found 2 days ago
£559
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 6 Apr from Yulara to Cairns, returning Thu, 9 Apr, priced at £559 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, 6 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
AYQ
Yulara
CNS
Cairns
£590 Return, found 2 days ago
£590
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 6 Apr from Yulara to Cairns, returning Thu, 9 Apr, priced at £590 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 6 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
AYQ
Yulara
CNS
Cairns
£592 Return, found 2 days ago
£592
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 6 Apr from Yulara to Cairns, returning Thu, 9 Apr, priced at £592 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
AYQ
Yulara
CNS
Cairns
£616 Return, found 6 days ago
£616
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 5 Dec from Yulara to Cairns, returning Sun, 14 Dec, priced at £616 found 6 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Yulara (AYQ) to Cairns (CNS)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £231 - £713 per traveller.
Flight from Ayers Rock to Cairns route information
Origin airport
Connellan
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Airlines serving
Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
£403
Distance
1778 km
Average flight time
2 hours 25 mins

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To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Connellan (AYQ) to Cairns Intl. (CNS)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Ayers Rock to Cairns today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Connellan to Cairns Intl. start at just £403 and range up to £616.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Ayers Rock and Cairns
  • booking your flight during April, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

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We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Connellan to Cairns Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from AYQ to CNS?
Based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights between AYQ and Cairns Airport start from £403. Book today to score the best price for your journey. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Ayers Rock Airport to CNS?
The majority of flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether you incur a fee all comes down to your airline. If you do have to cancel your holiday, follow the instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Ayers Rock Airport to CNS that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from AYQ to CNS?
It's around 1,800 kilometres between Connellan Airport (AYQ) and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), so expect to be flying for a while. Keep yourself occupied with things like a magazine or a thrilling novel.
Which airlines fly direct from AYQ to CNS?
There are several airlines that fly from AYQ to Cairns Airport. Qantas (QF) is a great choice, offering 13 flights on this route each month. Offering 8 flights each month on this route, Alliance Airlines (QQ) is another top pick.
Are AYQ to Cairns Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from Ayers Rock Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) cropping up a few weeks before the departure date. If you'd rather plan ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continuously — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not every airline advertises prices that far in advance.

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