Departure Board

20:23 local time
Time Flight Destination Gate Status
--:-- 9 airlines Brisbane International Airport BNE -- Route
--:-- 4 airlines Melbourne Airport MEL -- Route
--:-- 4 airlines Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD -- Route
--:-- 3 airlines Kansai International Airport KIX -- Route
--:-- 3 airlines Auckland International Airport AKL -- Route
--:-- 3 airlines Hong Kong International Airport HKG -- Route
--:-- 3 airlines Narita International Airport NRT -- Route
--:-- 2 airlines Weipa Airport WEI -- Route
--:-- 2 airlines Gove Airport GOV -- Route
--:-- 2 airlines Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin DRW -- Route
--:-- 2 airlines Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport POM -- Route
--:-- 1 airline Perth International Airport PER -- Route
--:-- 1 airline Gold Coast Airport OOL -- Route
--:-- 1 airline Normanton Airport NTN -- Route
--:-- 1 airline Tokua Airport RAB -- Route
--:-- 1 airline Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville TSV -- Route
--:-- 1 airline Kowanyama Airport KWM -- Route
--:-- 1 airline Hamilton Island Airport HTI -- Route
--:-- 1 airline Mount Isa Airport ISA -- Route
--:-- 1 airline Lockhart River Airport IRG -- Route

Saturday, 11 April 2026 — Australia/Brisbane

Airlines from Cairns International Airport

16 airlines serve 56 destinations from CNS

QF
Qantas
14 destinations
JQ
Jetstar Airways
9 destinations
Q6
Q6
9 destinations
VA
Virgin Australia
4 destinations
JL
Japan Airlines
3 destinations
TT
TT
3 destinations
AY
Finnair
2 destinations
BA
British Airways
2 destinations
CX
Cathay Pacific
2 destinations
PX
Air Niugini
2 destinations
AA
American Airlines
1 destination
BF
French Bee
1 destination
EK
Emirates
1 destination
NZ
Air New Zealand
1 destination
UA
United Airlines
1 destination
US
US
1 destination

Top Destinations

Tips for Departing from Cairns International Airport

  • Check in early — Most airlines open online check-in 24 to 48 hours before departure.
  • Arrive with time to spare — Allow at least 90 minutes for domestic, 2 to 3 hours for international flights.
  • Track your flight number — Enter your flight number above for real-time gate changes and delays.
  • Know your terminal — Check your boarding pass for terminal and gate information.
  • Check the weather — Visit the Cairns International Airport Airport Guide for current conditions.

Departures from Cairns International Airport

Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, AU handles departures to destinations across the UK, Europe and beyond. Whether you are catching a short-haul flight to a European city or embarking on a long-haul journey, our departure board helps you stay informed about flight times, gate assignments and any potential delays.

To track a specific departure, enter the flight number in the search box above. Departra will show you real-time status information including estimated departure time, current delays, gate number and weather conditions at both the departure and arrival airports. Flight data is sourced from ADS-B receivers and aviation databases, giving you the most current picture of operations at CNS.

For real-time aircraft positions and status derived from ADS-B transponder data, try our Cairns International Airport live board. For more information about the airport itself, including terminal guides, transport links and facilities, visit the Cairns International Airport Airport Guide. All flight information is provided for general reference — always confirm departure details directly with your airline before travelling.