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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Alice Springs

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Today’s best flight deals from Cairns to Alice Springs

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cairns to Alice Springs

July 23 - July 29

Cheapest

CNS - Alice Springs

$431

$640

Round trip

August 28 - August 30

CNS - Alice Springs

$492

$653

Round trip

August 18 - September 14

CNS - Alice Springs

$435

$662

Round trip

September 10 - September 14

CNS - Alice Springs

$564

$662

Round trip

August 18 - August 21

CNS - Alice Springs

$493

$662

Round trip

September 10 - September 16

CNS - Alice Springs

$558

$662

Round trip

November 2 - November 4

Best

CNS - Alice Springs

$640

$663

Round trip

August 20 - September 14

CNS - Alice Springs

$436

$663

Round trip

August 6 - August 21

CNS - Alice Springs

$423

$663

Round trip

July 10 - July 12

Earliest

CNS - Alice Springs

$313

$666

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Cairns to Alice Springs

A meaningful share of recent fares for flights from Cairns to Alice Springs are non-stop, with 47.3% of itineraries offering direct service. The remaining itineraries typically include 2 connections, indicating that while direct options exist, many travelers will experience layovers. This mixed availability means you'll find both direct and connecting flights when searching for cheap flights from Cairns to Alice Springs.
Right now, fares from Cairns to Alice Springs are typically $374–$610, with a median of $445. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Unfortunately, recent observations show that 0% of current fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals may be challenging at present. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.
If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Alice Springs, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $230. Other cost-effective months include September, with a median fare of $374, and August, where the median fare is $382. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.
A typical journey from Cairns to Alice Springs takes approximately 6h 25m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that many itineraries involve at least one stopover. The total travel time can vary depending on the number and length of connections, so it is important to consider this when planning your trip.
The distance between Cairns and Alice Springs is 1455 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance typically translates to shorter overall travel times compared to medium or long-haul flights, even with connections.

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Alice Springs

Regular price: $364 - $622

Prices for flights from Cairns to Alice Springs are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 364 USD and 622 USD. The current lowest deal is 640 USD with Jetstar, for travel from Jul 23-Jul 29.

now $640

Low $364

High $622

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Alice Springs

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Alice Springs is January, with a median price of $230. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $570. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $230

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $570

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Direct flights from Cairns to Alice Springs

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Airnorth

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Alice Springs

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Alice Springs

QantasLink

Cairns (CNS) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

$381

$1,274

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Alice Springs

Airnorth

Cairns (CNS) - Alice Springs (ASP)

Airnorth

$413

$958

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Alice Springs

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Alice Springs (ASP)

Jetstar

$569

$967

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Alice Springs

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Alice Springs (ASP)

Jetstar

$593

$1,878

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Alice Springs

Airnorth

Cairns (CNS) - Alice Springs (ASP)

Airnorth

$318

$721

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Alice Springs

Airnorth

Cairns (CNS) - Alice Springs (ASP)

Airnorth

$317

$721

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Alice Springs

2 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 4

$640  →  $663

4%

2 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 3

$640  →  $691

8%

1 night

Nov 2 - Nov 3

$639  →  $691

8%

3 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 16

$636  →  $720

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Alice Springs

Cairns - Alice Springs route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Cairns to Alice Springs are above the typical level, with a current price of $640.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $230.

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $230 for flights from Cairns to Alice Springs.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 6h 25m.

The median flight duration for Cairns to Alice Springs is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Airnorth.

Airnorth offers direct flights on this route, with a mixed availability of direct and connecting options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airnorth offers direct flights.

Airnorth is an airline providing direct flight options for the Cairns to Alice Springs route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Cairns to Alice Springs are frequent, with over one deal per day.

Cairns main airports to depart from

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Cairns to Alice Springs.

📍 ~5 km from Cairns city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$640

Alice Springs main airports to arrive at

Alice Springs (ASP)

Cheapest

Alice Springs Airport is the most budget-friendly option for flights from Cairns to Alice Springs.

📍 ~15 km from Alice Springs city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$640

Airports nearby Alice Springs used as alternative

Ayers Rock (AYQ)

Cheapest

Ayers Rock (AYQ) is a viable alternative for Alice Springs with consistent flight schedules to major cities.

📍 ~460 km from destination city (requires a 4.5-hour drive).

💸 Flights from ~$337

Mount Isa (ISA)

Mount Isa (ISA) is a major regional hub with more robust flight options for those willing to travel further.

📍 ~580 km from destination city (requires an 8-9 hour drive).

💸 Flights from ~$365

Tennant Creek (TCA)

Tennant Creek (TCA) is geographically closer than most other candidates with direct regional links.

📍 ~510 km from destination city.

💸 Flights from ~$1767

Coober Pedy (CPD)

Coober Pedy (CPD) is an alternative gateway for travelers heading south towards Adelaide.

📍 ~600 km from destination city (requires a 7-hour drive).

💸 Flights from ~$778

Cloncurry (CNJ)

Cloncurry (CNJ) is an alternative regional access point in the Queensland outback.

📍 ~690 km from destination city.

💸 Flights from ~$733

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Alice Springs

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Best Elite deals to Alice Springs

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From CNS

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Sep 05

Alice Springs, Australia

50% AI deal score

$1,992

$1,737

Save $255

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Dec 12

Alice Springs, Australia

49% AI deal score

$2,008

$1,783

Save $225

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Oct 17

Alice Springs, Australia

49% AI deal score

$1,967

$1,783

Save $184

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Nov 14

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,854

$1,737

Save $117

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Nov 14

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,833

$1,737

Save $96

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Nov 14

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,825

$1,737

Save $88

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Nov 14

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,846

$1,737

Save $109

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Nov 07

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,825

$1,737

Save $88

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Nov 07

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,837

$1,737

Save $100

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Nov 07

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,838

$1,737

Save $101

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Nov 07

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,864

$1,737

Save $127

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Nov 28

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,798

$1,737

Save $61

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Nov 28

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,812

$1,737

Save $75

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Sep 05

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,797

$1,737

Save $60

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Sep 05

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,795

$1,737

Save $58

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Sep 05

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,806

$1,737

Save $69

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Sep 23

Alice Springs, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,814

$1,737

Save $77

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Nov 28

Alice Springs, Australia

47% AI deal score

$1,779

$1,737

Save $42

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Sep 23

Alice Springs, Australia

47% AI deal score

$1,749

$1,737

Save $12

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Jun 24

Alice Springs, Australia

36% AI deal score

$3,122

From CNS

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Jun 21

Alice Springs, Australia

36% AI deal score

$3,122

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Jun 22

Alice Springs, Australia

36% AI deal score

$3,122

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Jul 09

Alice Springs, Australia

35% AI deal score

$3,259

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Jul 02

Alice Springs, Australia

35% AI deal score

$3,259

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Jul 07

Alice Springs, Australia

35% AI deal score

$3,259

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Jun 25

Alice Springs, Australia

35% AI deal score

$3,418

From CNS

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Jun 25

Alice Springs, Australia

35% AI deal score

$3,426

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alice Springs

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Cairns to Alice Springs is 60+ days before departure, with an average price of $386. Prices typically increase as the departure date approaches. For example, tickets purchased 28-59 days out averaged $438, while those bought 0-6 days before departure averaged $621. Planning ahead can result in significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cairns to Alice Springs was considered to be $374 or less. The median price for this route was $445. Fares can go higher, with 75% of prices being $610 or more. Aiming for a fare around $374 could help secure a more economical journey.

Historically, January has offered the cheapest flights from Cairns to Alice Springs, with a median price of $230. Other relatively inexpensive months include September, with a median price of $374, and August, with a median price of $382. The annual median price for this route is $445, indicating that certain months provide better value for travelers.

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