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Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jul 31 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 209 S$ 293
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 293 S$ 209
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Aug 1 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 213 S$ 293
        27% off
        27% off
        S$ 293 S$ 213
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jul 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jul 24 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 214 S$ 293
        27% off
        27% off
        S$ 293 S$ 214
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jul 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jul 24 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 214
        27% off
        S$ 293 S$ 214
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jul 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Aug 1 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 214
        27% off
        S$ 293 S$ 214
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jul 26 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 214
        27% off
        S$ 293 S$ 214
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Aug 1 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 217
        26% off
        S$ 293 S$ 217
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jul 26 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 217
        26% off
        S$ 293 S$ 217
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jul 31 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 220
        25% off
        S$ 293 S$ 220
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 23 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 222
        24% off
        S$ 293 S$ 222
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 17 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 21 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 84 S$ 165
        49% off
        49% off
        S$ 165 S$ 84
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 22 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 104 S$ 165
        37% off
        37% off
        S$ 165 S$ 104
      • SYD 15:10
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 4 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 109 S$ 165
        34% off
        34% off
        S$ 165 S$ 109
      • SYD 15:10
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jul 25 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 114
        31% off
        S$ 165 S$ 114
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jul 24 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 115
        30% off
        S$ 165 S$ 115
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jul 20 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 118
        28% off
        S$ 165 S$ 118
      • SYD 08:10
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 11:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Aug 2 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 119
        28% off
        S$ 165 S$ 119
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jul 19 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 120
        27% off
        S$ 165 S$ 120
      • SYD 08:10
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 11:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 1 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 123
        25% off
        S$ 165 S$ 123
      • SYD 15:10
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 22 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 125
        24% off
        S$ 165 S$ 125
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 17 | Normal Airline
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Flight prices from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in September, with an average price of S$ 115. July sees the highest fares, around S$ 184.

S$ 184
S$ 150
S$ 115
S$ 81
    Cheapest
  • S$ 178
    Jun
  • S$ 184
    Jul
  • S$ 124
    Aug
  • S$ 115
    Sep
  • S$ 121
    Oct
  • S$ 138
    Nov
  • S$ 129
    Dec
  • S$ 125
    Jan
  • S$ 156
    Feb
  • S$ 141
    Mar
  • S$ 136
    Apr
  • S$ 142
    May

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in June, with an average price of S$ 265. February sees the highest fares, around S$ 450.

S$ 450
S$ 358
S$ 265
S$ 173
  • S$ 265
    Jun
  • S$ 364
    Jul
  • S$ 297
    Aug
  • S$ 312
    Sep
  • S$ 396
    Oct
  • S$ 337
    Nov
  • S$ 390
    Dec
  • S$ 335
    Jan
  • S$ 450
    Feb
  • S$ 370
    Mar
  • S$ 421
    Apr
  • S$ 397
    May

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport to Cairns 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 Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport.

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

S$ 224
S$ 205
S$ 186
S$ 167
  • S$ 219
    Mon
  • S$ 186
    Tue
  • S$ 187
    Wed
  • S$ 206
    Thu
  • S$ 224
    Fri
  • S$ 194
    Sat
  • S$ 200
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport

See which airlines fly from Sydney to Cairns. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From S$ 84
Virgin Australia
From S$ 109
Qantas Airways
From S$ 145
Air Niugini
From S$ 578
Air New Zealand
From S$ 617

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Flight Schedule from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ954

    Sydney Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ950

    Sydney Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    09:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceS$ 84
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 209

FAQs for Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    It takes around 3 hours 12 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Cairns Airport (cns).
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around S$ 151 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around S$ 403 in June, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sydney Airport (SYD) at 06:10 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 08:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Sydney Airport (SYD) at 20:45 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 22:50.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5387 flights per month.

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