Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cairns Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Denpasar is two hours behind Cairns and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from CNS to DPS start at 09:00 — the earliest with Jetstar. The last departure is at 19:15 with Jetstar. In total, there are three weekly Cairns Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CNS to DPS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Jetting into Denpasar (and then seeing more of Indonesia!) is a cinch with Jetstar. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cairns Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Jetstar on this route.
Among carriers operating CNS to DPS flights, Jetstar has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairns Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CNS and DPS:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
$222 is the lowest price for a one-way Cairns Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport flight. Return flights start at $378. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from CNS to DPS by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
74% of flights that leave from Cairns Airport make it to their destination on time.
Cairns Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Cairns. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near CNS? If you've booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cairns Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DPS instead:
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When to fly to Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cairns Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Denpasar. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Cairns Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport for March if you want to visit Denpasar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNS to DPS in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've done Denpasar, now it's time to explore other corners of Indonesia. Travel around 306 kilometres north-west to Surabaya to check off its leading sights. From Monkasel (Submarine Monument) to Ampel Mosque and Batu Batu Kenjeran Beach, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Malang is another well-known destination in Indonesia and is around 290 kilometres west of Denpasar. No trip is complete without a visit to Bromo Holiday, bromoindonesia.id and Firefly Park.