Cheap flights from Cairns to Ayers Rock

One-way fares from $319 · CNS → AYQ · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Ayers Rock → Cairns
Cheapest fare
$319

Qantas · Thu, 7 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from $319

Direct flights
Yes

Qantas

Flight time
2h 50m

1,790 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Ayers Rock

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $583
  2. December 2026 $340
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $319
  4. February 2027 $333
  5. March 2027 $546

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Qantas
Depart07:05 Thu, 7 JanCNS → AYQ 2h 50m · Direct
$319one way, per person
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About flights from Cairns to Ayers Rock

Cairns (CNS) and Ayers Rock (AYQ) are about 1,790 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 50m, and recent direct fares were with Qantas. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $319, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairns to Ayers Rock?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $319 with Qantas, departing Thursday 7 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $319 to $583.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Ayers Rock?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $319 one way.

Are there direct flights from Cairns to Ayers Rock?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Qantas.

How long is the flight from Cairns to Ayers Rock?

A direct flight takes about 2h 50m. Cairns and Ayers Rock are around 1,790 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Cairns to Ayers Rock?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar and Qantas.

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