Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Broome Airport (BME): what you need to know
Broome's timezone is UTC+8, making Broome two hours behind Cairns.
Leave plenty of time to make your CNS to BME flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairns Airport to Broome Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CNS and BME:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Perth Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Broome Airport (BME)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Broome Airport flight is $519. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,025. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from CNS to BME. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Cairns Airport to Broome Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CNS to BME.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairns Airport to Broome Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
Of all flights departing from Cairns Airport, 71.55% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CNS? If you've booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Broome Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Broome Airport (BME)
If you have a late Cairns Airport to Broome Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BME:
Grab a Broome Airport rental car and discover Broome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Broome Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Broome Airport (BME) to central Broome
Broome Airport to central Broome has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Broome Airport (BME)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Broome Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Broome in February.
Book your flight from Cairns Airport to Broome Airport for April if you want to visit Broome during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNS to BME in July. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
While Broome is an excellent introduction to Australia, there's so much more waiting in Cable Beach. Around 3 kilometres to the north-west, this must-see city has plenty to keep you busy, like Broome Seventh-day Adventist Church & Overflow Caravan Park and Cable Beach Foreshore.
Next? Journey to Port Hedland. It's about 467 kilometres south-west of Broome and is known for highlights including Cooke Point Viewing Platform and Dalgety House Museum.