What's the busiest hour for departures at CNS?

Departures from Cairns Int'l peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 6.6 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of CNS?

The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from CNS?

Qantas Airways (QF) is the largest operator at Cairns Int'l, with 953 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from CNS?

Brisbane (BNE) is the most-flown destination, with 643 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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CNS Airport - Cairns Int'l

Cairns, Australia. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 6.6 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-07-02. Schedule coverage: 79 days observed.

Peak departure hour

06:00

6.6 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

00:00

1 flights/hr

Traffic score

83/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 57.1 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 11:00 local (6.3 flights/hr). Total: 57 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Qantas Airways (QF) 953
2. Jetstar Airways Pty (JQ) 689
3. Virgin Australia Airlines Pty (VA) 466
4. Skytrans Regional Pty Ltd t/a Skytrans Airlines (QN) 200
5. Australiawide Airlines Ltd. d/b/a Regional Express (ZL) 98

Top destinations

1. 🇦🇺 Brisbane (BNE) 643
2. 🇦🇺 Melbourne (MEL) 329
3. 🇦🇺 Sydney (SYD) 321
4. 🇦🇺 Townsville (TSV) 279
5. 🇦🇺 Horn Island (HID) 134

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at CNS?: Departures from Cairns Int'l peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 6.6 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of CNS?: The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from CNS?: Qantas Airways (QF) is the largest operator at Cairns Int'l, with 953 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from CNS?: Brisbane (BNE) is the most-flown destination, with 643 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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