Cheap flights from Horn Island to Cairns from £164

Cheap flights from Horn Island to Cairns from £164

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Sun, Feb 22
Horn Island HIDCairns CNS
£164
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Mon, Feb 16
Horn Island HIDCairns CNS
£164
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Tue, Feb 17
Horn Island HIDCairns CNS
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Thu, Feb 19
Horn Island HIDCairns CNS
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Sun, Feb 22
Horn Island HIDCairns CNS
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Tue, Feb 17
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Wed, Feb 18 – Sun, Feb 22
Horn Island HIDCairns CNS
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Wed, Feb 18 – Sun, Feb 22
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Sun, Feb 22 – Thu, Feb 26
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£164

Cheapest round-trip

£299

Average round-trip

£401

Nonstop flights in February

£162 – £455

Most popular airline

Qantas

Getting from Cairns airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Cairns is served by Cairns Airport (CNS), located approximately 7 km north of the city center. As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North Queensland, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown Cairns, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

$3-$5 (single fare; contactless accepted)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

$15-$20 (per person; door-to-door service)

meets most flights (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off convenience

8-15 min

$25-$35 (metered; airport pickup fee applies)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

8-15 min

$18-$30 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

8-15 min

$50-$90 (per vehicle; pre-booking required)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

8-15 min

$40-$80 (per day; varies by vehicle type)

self-drive (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares are metered with an airport pickup surcharge of approximately AUD 4.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public bus services may have reduced frequency on weekends and public holidays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cairns

Depart from
Horn Island
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
12
Flight distance
793 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Horn Island to Cairns in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
Qantas
32222---2
Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
Qantas
2222212
Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
Qantas
2222313
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Friday 3 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
Qantas
322---323
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Horn Island to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo

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Weather in Cairns

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C24°C
February29°C24°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C22°C
May25°C20°C
June24°C18°C
July24°C18°C
August24°C17°C
September26°C19°C
October28°C21°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
January
Coldest month
17°C
August
Sunny days
290
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
90%
30°C24°C
15 Feb
87%
30°C22°C
Monday
9 Feb
86%
31°C23°C
16 Feb
30°C20°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
89%
30°C24°C
17 Feb
86%
29°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
88%
31°C23°C
18 Feb
73%
28°C23°C
Thursday
12 Feb
84%
31°C22°C
19 Feb
80%
29°C23°C
Friday
13 Feb
31°C24°C
20 Feb
89%
28°C24°C
Saturday
14 Feb
88%
31°C24°C
21 Feb
89%
30°C24°C
The distance between Horn Island and Cairns is 793 km. The most popular airline for this route is Qantas. Horn Island and Cairns have 12 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Horn Island to Cairns?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Horn Island and Cairns takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Horn Island and Cairns?
The flight distance between Horn Island and Cairns is 793 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Horn Island and Cairns?
Several carriers operate flights between Horn Island and Cairns. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Qantas.
What are the most popular routes to and from Horn Island?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Horn Island and Perth, Townsville.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Melbourne, Manchester, Denpasar, Bali, Auckland, Perth, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Proserpine, City of Newcastle, Hobart, Adelaide, Uluru, Krabi, Phuket City, Queenstown.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Horn Island and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between Horn Island and Cairns with Qantas.
When’s the best time to travel between Horn Island and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Horn Island and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Horn Island and Cairns?
Traveling between Horn Island and Cairns, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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