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Qantas flights from Cairns (CNS)

Qantas operates 8 non-stop routes from Cairns, serving 1 country with an average sector of 1,352 km.

Part of Qantas’s 362-route global network.

Non-stop destinations from Cairns on Qantas

Destination	IATA	Country	Distance	Duration	Route
Melbourne	MEL	Australia	2,306 km	3h 30m	Route ↗
Sydney	SYD	Australia	1,965 km	2h 55m	Route ↗
Ayers Rock	AYQ	Australia	1,788 km	2h 55m	Route ↗
Darwin	DRW	Australia	1,676 km	2h 40m	Route ↗
Brisbane	BNE	Australia	1,389 km	2h 15m	Route ↗
Horn Island	HID	Australia	790 km	1h 50m	Route ↗
Weipa	WEI	Australia	620 km	1h 30m	Route ↗
Townsville	TSV	Australia	284 km	0h 55m	Route ↗

Destinations by country

Australia — 8 destinations (MEL, SYD, AYQ, DRW, BNE, HID and 2 more)

Qantas from other airports

Sydney (SYD) — 59 routes
Brisbane (BNE) — 42 routes
Melbourne (MEL) — 32 routes
Perth (PER) — 25 routes
Adelaide (ADL) — 13 routes

Frequently asked questions

How many destinations does Qantas serve from Cairns (CNS)?

Qantas flies to 8 non-stop destinations from Cairns (CNS), spanning 1 country.

What is the longest route Qantas flies from Cairns?

The longest non-stop route is CNS → MEL (Melbourne) at 2,306 km.

Which countries does Qantas fly to from Cairns?

Top destination countries: Australia (8).

Does Qantas operate from other airports?

Yes — Qantas also operates from Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE), Melbourne (MEL), Perth (PER), Adelaide (ADL). Total network: 362 routes across the carrier's footprint.