Cairns to Nhulunbuy Flights

There are 4 daily flights that operate from Cairns International Airport to Gove Airport. The earliest departure takes off at 14:35 and the last one leaves at 17:25.

This route at a glance

4flights a day
1airline
14:35 – 17:25first and last
1h 55mtypical flight time
826 AUDtypical fare, 419–1,251

Checked baggage included with the fares we recorded. Airlines sell more; this is what the cheapest fares carried.

Airline	Hold baggage
Airnorth	13 kg

Hand baggage is 9 kg.

Collected 30 October 2026. Not live — check with the airline before booking.

Which airlines fly from Cairns to Nhulunbuy?

The following airline has scheduled flights on this route: Airnorth.

How much is a flight from Cairns to Nhulunbuy?

The average price for a flight is 826 AUD, ranging from 419 AUD to 1,251 AUD. Scroll down the page to get detailed prices and times for this trip and links to book.

Schedules for return route: Nhulunbuy to Cairns.

	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Airnorth TL161 14:35 - 16:30 115 mins	---	543 AUD	---	543 AUD	---	---	---
Airnorth TL8648 14:35 - 16:30 115 mins	---	895 AUD	---	895 AUD	---	960 AUD	959 AUD
Airnorth TL163 17:25 - 19:20 115 mins	---	---	707 AUD	---	419 AUD	---	---
Airnorth TL8662 17:25 - 19:20 115 mins	1,251 AUD	---	959 AUD	---	960 AUD	---	---

Schedules and prices shown here are historical, for guidance only, last collected on 30 October 2026. They are not live and are not updated daily — airlines change timetables and fares constantly. Always check with the airline or a booking site before making plans. This table covers the week beginning 17th November 2026. Search the dates you want to travel for live prices.

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