Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CNS to LDH flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to visit a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a sought-after stop between CNS and LDH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport flight is R 12,456. A round-trip ticket is currently R 24,469. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CNS to LDH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Cairns Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CNS to LDH.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cairns Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
Of the departures from Cairns Airport, 71.55% land on time at their destination.
Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CNS. Whether you have an early flight from Cairns Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
If you're getting in on a late Cairns Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LDH:
Getting from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) to central Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island Airport to central Lord Howe Island has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cairns Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Lord Howe Island. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in July.
