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Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 64 and round-trip from € 161. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 64 € 187
      66% off
      66% off
      € 187 € 64
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 70 € 116
      40% off
      40% off
      € 116 € 70
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 70 € 116
      40% off
      40% off
      € 116 € 70
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 70
      63% off
      € 187 € 70
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 72
      38% off
      € 116 € 72
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 72
      38% off
      € 116 € 72
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 77
      59% off
      € 187 € 77
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78
      33% off
      € 116 € 78
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      € 79
      32% off
      € 116 € 79
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 161 € 246
      35% off
      35% off
      € 246 € 161
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 161 € 246
      35% off
      35% off
      € 246 € 161
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 162 € 246
      34% off
      34% off
      € 246 € 162
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      € 164
      33% off
      € 246 € 164
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 164
      33% off
      € 246 € 164
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      € 166
      33% off
      € 246 € 166
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 172
      30% off
      € 246 € 172
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 08:10
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 10:15
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Virgin Australia
      € 173
      30% off
      € 246 € 173
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 174
      28% off
      € 246 € 174
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
      SYD 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 64 € 187
      66% off
      66% off
      € 187 € 64
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 70 € 116
      40% off
      40% off
      € 116 € 70
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 70 € 116
      40% off
      40% off
      € 116 € 70
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 70
      63% off
      € 187 € 70
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 72
      38% off
      € 116 € 72
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 72
      38% off
      € 116 € 72
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 77
      59% off
      € 187 € 77
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78
      33% off
      € 116 € 78
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      € 79
      32% off
      € 116 € 79
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 64 € 564
      89% off
      89% off
      € 564 € 64
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 70 € 564
      88% off
      88% off
      € 564 € 70
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 77 € 564
      86% off
      86% off
      € 564 € 77
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 80
      86% off
      € 564 € 80
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 80
      86% off
      € 564 € 80
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      € 84
      85% off
      € 564 € 84
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 85
      85% off
      € 564 € 85
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      € 87
      85% off
      € 564 € 87
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 90
      84% off
      € 564 € 90
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      € 114 € 842
      86% off
      86% off
      € 842 € 114
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      € 138 € 842
      84% off
      84% off
      € 842 € 138
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      € 161 € 842
      81% off
      81% off
      € 842 € 161
    • CNS 10:55
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 14:55
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Virgin Australia
      € 223
      74% off
      € 842 € 223
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      € 228
      73% off
      € 842 € 228
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      € 263
      69% off
      € 842 € 263
    • CNS 17:35
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 21:35
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
      € 277
      67% off
      € 842 € 277
    • CNS 06:50
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      € 287
      66% off
      € 842 € 287
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      € 315
      63% off
      € 842 € 315
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 70 € 187
      63% off
      63% off
      € 187 € 70
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 77 € 187
      59% off
      59% off
      € 187 € 77
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      € 87 € 520
      83% off
      83% off
      € 520 € 87
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      € 119
      77% off
      € 520 € 119
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      € 131
      75% off
      € 520 € 131
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      € 138
      73% off
      € 520 € 138
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      € 154
      70% off
      € 520 € 154
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      € 163
      69% off
      € 520 € 163
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 189
      64% off
      € 520 € 189
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport are usually in January, with an average price of € 85. October sees the highest fares, around € 164.

€ 164
€ 125
€ 85
€ 46
    Cheapest
  • € 164
    Oct
  • € 109
    Nov
  • € 88
    Dec
  • € 85
    Jan
  • € 103
    Feb
  • € 92
    Mar
  • € 98
    Apr
  • € 98
    May
  • € 96
    Jun
  • € 96
    Jul
  • € 104
    Aug
  • € 93
    Sep

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport are usually in July, with an average price of € 185. June sees the highest fares, around € 407.

€ 407
€ 296
€ 185
€ 74
    Cheapest
  • € 188
    Oct
  • € 246
    Nov
  • € 326
    Dec
  • € 212
    Jan
  • € 273
    Feb
  • € 258
    Mar
  • € 237
    Apr
  • € 368
    May
  • € 407
    Jun
  • € 185
    Jul
  • € 330
    Aug
  • € 268
    Sep

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Wednesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

€ 149
€ 141
€ 133
€ 125
    Cheapest
  • € 148
    Mon
  • € 144
    Tue
  • € 133
    Wed
  • € 135
    Thu
  • € 144
    Fri
  • € 145
    Sat
  • € 149
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Jetstar Airways (from € 70) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From € 70
Virgin Australia
From € 83
Qantas Airways
From € 133
Air Niugini
From € 435

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ953

    Cairns Airport

    06:45

    CNS

    3h

    09:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA1426

    Cairns Airport

    17:35

    CNS

    3h

    21:35

    SYD

    - - - W T - S
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About Cairns Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price € 64
Cheapest return ticket price € 161

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport takes about 2 hours 41 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport departs at 06:45, and the last departs at 18:15, with about 11 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 311 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 06:40 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 10:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 18:05 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 22:05.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 7512 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport currently start from € 70, and round-trip fares start from € 161. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 10; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 37 minutes, and around 60 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is € 179. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with one-way fares starting from € 70. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 59 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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