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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Cairns to Alice Springs

Return fares from Cairns to Alice Springs by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jan 2027
$602
Feb 2027
$679
Mar 2027
$724

The cheapest month to fly to Alice Springs is January 2027, with return fares from $602 — 17% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $724).

When Should You Fly to Alice Springs?

Based on the fares we've tracked, January is typically the cheapest month to fly to Alice Springs, with return fares from $602. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $724.

Across the year, return fares to Alice Springs average around $668. If you can travel in the off-peak months of January, February and March, you'll generally pay up to 10% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Cairns to Alice Springs Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Cairns to Alice Springs return airfares.

January 2027
$602
February 2027
$679
March 2027
$724

Average Cairns to Alice Springs Return Prices

These are the average prices for Cairns to Alice Springs return airfares.

January 2027
$1,031
February 2027
$1,053
March 2027
$1,114

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Cairns to Alice Springs

When is the cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Alice Springs?

The cheapest month to travel is typically January.

Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Alice Springs?

Airnorth Regional flies direct.

How long does a direct flight from Cairns to Alice Springs take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Alice Springs?

The IATA code for Alice Springs is ASP. It is located in Australia at coordinates -23.80143, 133.9035.

When should you book flights to Alice Springs?

From our data, you should book flights to Alice Springs 30 days out.


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