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A shuttle bus, operated by Excellence Coaches, offers regular transfers between Cairns Airport and various nearby hotspots, including Port Douglas, Cairns CBD and Northern Beaches. This should be booked in advance online and prices start at A$ 50 for a single adult ticket; although, the total price is significantly cheaper when booking as a group. Alternatively, you can book a taxi, which will get you to the airport in around 10min for roughly A$ 25.

All flights from Cairns to Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport will have at least one stop. Singapore Airlines offers one of the most direct routes available, with just one stop at Singapore Changi (SIN), while flying with both Jetstar and Cathay Pacific will usually involve a stop at Hong Kong (HKG) and another at an Australian airport, either Sydney (SYD) or Melbourne (MEL).

Buses operated by Trans Sarbagita can take you from the airports to various locations around Bali, including Legian, Nusa Dua, Kuta and Denpasar, with prices varying from Rp 3,500-7,000 (A$ 0.30-0.60). For other destinations, or for a quicker journey, you can hire a taxi, but prices can vary from A$ 8 to A$ 100+, depending on your final destination.

Only Jetstar operates flights between Cairns and Denpasar.

Flights from Cairns to Denpasar usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cairns to Denpasar.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £293 return, compared with £310 via a stopover through Melbourne (MEL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Connecting flights from Cairns to Denpasar most commonly pass through:

• Melbourne (MEL) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 1% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Cairns to Denpasar route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £284 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £337, a difference of £53. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cairns to Denpasar route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Cairns to Denpasar flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Denpasar are Sanur Beach and British Honorary Consulate. These are among the most viewed places in Denpasar on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairns to Denpasar:

• Earliest: departs at 19:00 and lands at 23:43
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 23:58.

The flight takes about 4h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of £296. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cairns to Denpasar takes 4h 43m, covering 2,131 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Cairns to Denpasar are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £188.

Jetstar is the only airline operating Cairns to Denpasar flights. 73% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 04m, compared to 16h 59m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Denpasar is 2 hours behind Cairns (Central Indonesia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Yesaway
· Europcar
· Eazyrent
· Street Rent a Car
· EasyRent Bali

Return flights from Cairns to Denpasar range from £246 to £387, with an average of £296 over the past 12 months. Anything below £246 counts as a good deal.