Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL) flights
An economy award from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL) starts at 15,000 miles one way with JAL Mileage Bank on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $15. One airline flies nonstop from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL): Jetstar. The two airports are 1,325 miles (2,132 km) apart. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Alice Springs, Melbourne and Sunshine Coast and more.
How many miles CNS to ADL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar | 15,000 | $15–45 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar | 16,600 | $24.10–113.25 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar | 18,000 | $15–395 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CNS to ADL
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book CNS to ADL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar
CNS to ADL with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Alice Springs (ASP)Airnorth, then Qantas and Virgin AustraliaTL
- Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Sunshine Coast (MCY)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
CNS to ADL: common questions
How many miles does CNS to ADL cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with JAL Mileage Bank on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,600) and Emirates Skywards (18,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CNS to ADL?
Jetstar flies nonstop from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL).
How far is Cairns from Adelaide by plane?
Cairns (CNS) and Adelaide (ADL) are 1,325 miles (2,132 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CNS to ADL award flights?
1 program can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Cairns and Adelaide?
The most direct connections are through Alice Springs (ASP), Melbourne (MEL), Sunshine Coast (MCY), Brisbane (BNE) and Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Melbourne.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.