Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Port Hedland International Airport (PHE): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your CNS to PHE flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd love to check out a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Port Hedland International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Perth Airport is a well-known stop between CNS and PHE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
$1,313 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cairns Airport to Port Hedland International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $2,784. These fares may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from CNS to PHE, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Cairns Airport to Port Hedland International Airport.
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Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairns Airport to Port Hedland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
Of the departures from Cairns Airport, 71.55% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CNS. Whether you have an early flight from Cairns Airport to Port Hedland International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
If you're getting in on a late Cairns Airport to Port Hedland International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PHE:
Grab a Port Hedland International Airport rental car and explore Port Hedland and beyond with your own wheels. Enterprise, Avis and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Port Hedland International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) to central Port Hedland
From Port Hedland International Airport, Port Hedland is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Cairns Airport to Port Hedland International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Port Hedland. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Cairns Airport to Port Hedland International Airport for December if you want to go to Port Hedland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 39ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CNS to PHE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Port Hedland has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres south of Port Hedland, a trip to Newman will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like BHP Billiton Mount Whaleback, Ophthalmia Dam and Radio Hill Lookout.
Karratha is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 177 kilometres west of Port Hedland. No trip is complete without visiting Yaburara Heritage Trail, Red Earth Arts Precinct and The Youth Shed.
