Compare airlines and travel sites in one search No booking fees from us
FlightConnect
  1. Home
  2. Flights
  3. Flights from Phuket
  4. Phuket to Cairns
Connecting route · Thailand → Australia

Flights from Phuket to Cairns

There are no direct flights from Phuket to Cairns. The easiest way is one stop via Perth or Denpasar (Bali), about 12h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 59m
HKTCNSPER

Phuket to Cairns at a glance

Fastest journey10h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Perth or Denpasar (Bali)

Best ways to fly from Phuket to Cairns

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
HKT Perth (PER) CNS
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 49m
Search
2
HKT Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) CNS
Leg 1: Indonesia AirAsia, TransNusa Air Services · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 05m
Search
3
HKT Singapore (SIN) CNS
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 59m
Search

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,903 km3,666 miles
Journey time
10h 59mestimate
Time difference
+3hCairns vs Phuket
Currency in Cairns
AUD
Airports
HKT → CNS

Flights from Phuket to Cairns: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Phuket to Cairns?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Perth, Denpasar (Bali) and Singapore. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Phuket to Cairns?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,903 km.
Where do you change planes between Phuket and Cairns?
The best connecting points are Perth (PER), Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) and Singapore (SIN). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Perth, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Phuket and Cairns?
Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT). Cairns: Cairns International Airport (CNS).
What is the time difference between Phuket and Cairns?
Cairns is 3 hours ahead of Phuket.

More flights from Phuket