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Cheap flights from Cairns to Alice Springs from $260

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ASP
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Alice Springs

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Alice Springs (ASP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$660

One-way from

$260

Good round-trip deal

$639 or less

Good one-way deal

$414 or less
Airnorth
  • Airnorth
  • 29/10-5/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Cairns to Alice Springs
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Airnorth
  • Airnorth
  • 11/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Cairns to Alice Springs
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Alice Springs
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Alice Springs. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Fri 26/912:35CNS - ASP
Nonstop2h 20mAirnorth
Sun 28/912:50ASP - CNS
Nonstop2h 10mAirnorth
Deal found 16/9$557
Fri 31/1012:35CNS - ASP
Nonstop2h 20mAirnorth
Fri 7/1112:50ASP - CNS
Nonstop2h 10mAirnorth
Deal found 16/9$609
Wed 29/1012:35CNS - ASP
Nonstop2h 20mAirnorth
Wed 5/1112:50ASP - CNS
Nonstop2h 10mAirnorth
Deal found 14/9$660
Wed 29/1012:35CNS - ASP
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1113:30ASP - CNS
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$815
Fri 31/1012:35CNS - ASP
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1113:30ASP - CNS
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$830
Wed 17/912:35CNS - ASP
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/916:00ASP - CNS
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,066
Fri 26/906:00CNS - ASP
2 stops8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/912:50ASP - CNS
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,084
Wed 17/921:00CNS - ASP
1 stop18h 45mVirgin Australia
Sat 20/916:00ASP - CNS
1 stop16h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/9$1,121
Wed 29/1006:00CNS - ASP
1 stop8h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1111:45ASP - CNS
2 stops8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,127

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Alice Springs that are best for you.

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CairnsAlice Springs

CNS - ASP

CNSASP

Cairns

Wed 29/10

12:35-14:25

Nonstop2h 20m

Alice Springs

Wed 5/11

12:50-15:30

Nonstop2h 10m

$660

CairnsAlice Springs

CNS - ASP

CNSASP

Cairns

Wed 29/10

12:35-14:25

Nonstop2h 20m

Alice Springs

Wed 5/11

13:30-23:55

2 stops33h 55m

$815

CairnsAlice Springs

CNS - ASP

CNSASP

Cairns

Mon 20/10

12:35-14:25

Nonstop2h 20m

Alice Springs

Tue 21/10

16:00-08:40

1 stop16h 10m

$824

CairnsAlice Springs

CNS - ASP

CNSASP

Cairns

Mon 20/10

12:35-14:25

Nonstop2h 20m

Alice Springs

Thu 23/10

12:20-23:05

1 stop10h 15m

$827

CairnsAlice Springs

CNS - ASP

CNSASP

Cairns

Mon 20/10

12:35-14:25

Nonstop2h 20m

Alice Springs

Wed 22/10

11:45-23:05

2 stops10h 50m

$881

CairnsAlice Springs

CNS - ASP

CNSASP

Cairns

Sat 18/10

18:00-11:05

1 stop17h 35m

Alice Springs

Wed 22/10

11:45-22:50

1 stop10h 35m

$971

CairnsAlice Springs

CNS - ASP

CNSASP

Cairns

Sat 18/10

18:00-11:05

1 stop17h 35m

Alice Springs

Tue 21/10

17:35-08:30

1 stop14h 25m

$1,030

CairnsAlice Springs

CNS - ASP

CNSASP

Cairns

Tue 30/9

16:30-13:55

1 stop21h 55m

Alice Springs

Sat 4/10

16:00-20:30

1 stop28h 00m

$1,084

CairnsAlice Springs

CNS - ASP

CNSASP

Cairns

Wed 29/10

06:00-14:10

1 stop8h 40m

Alice Springs

Wed 5/11

11:45-21:00

2 stops8h 45m

$1,127

CairnsAlice Springs

CNS - ASP

CNSASP

Cairns

Fri 13/3

12:35-14:25

Nonstop2h 20m

$260

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to ASP?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Alice Springs. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to Alice Springs is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Alice Springs flight route?

    Flights from Cairns to Alice Springs have been viewed 33 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Alice Springs?

    Airlines like Airnorth fly from Cairns to Alice Springs in about 2h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Cairns and Alice Springs are separated by a distance of 1453 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Alice Springs?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Alice Springs is generally $550, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $398. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Alice Springs), you can expect to pay $660 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Alice Springs that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Alice Springs flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Alice Springs?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Alice Springs.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Alice Springs?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Alice Springs by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Alice Springs?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Alice Springs (average of $441). Flying from Cairns to Alice Springs in July is currently the most expensive (average of $521). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirnorthCheapest$524Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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