Travelling from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Flights from HID to CNS start from 08:00 — the first with Skytrans Airlines. The latest departure is at 17:30 with Skytrans Airlines. In total, there are 27 weekly Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your HID to CNS flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Qantas is your gateway to exploring Cairns (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Qantas on this route.
With 76.26% of its services arriving as planned, Qantas is the most punctual carrier operating HID to CNS flights.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport. Northern Peninsula Airport is a top stopover on the HID to CNS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
Currently, R 2,694 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,383. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HID to CNS.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HID to CNS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Horn Island Airport (HID)
When it comes to Horn Island Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.26% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
Consider booking a hotel near CNS if you're taking a late Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Cairns Airport rental car. Book your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and find adventure across Cairns and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Cairns Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Cairns. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HID to CNS in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Cairns has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres south of Cairns, a trip to Townsville will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Australia, head for Bowen, roughly 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay are among its highlights.
