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Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £ 64 and round-trip from £ 119. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 64 £ 88
      27% off
      27% off
      £ 88 £ 64
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 65 £ 88
      26% off
      26% off
      £ 88 £ 65
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 65 £ 88
      26% off
      26% off
      £ 88 £ 65
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      28% off
      £ 93 £ 66
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      28% off
      £ 93 £ 66
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      28% off
      £ 93 £ 66
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      28% off
      £ 93 £ 66
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      28% off
      £ 93 £ 66
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 68
      23% off
      £ 88 £ 68
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 119 £ 152
      22% off
      22% off
      £ 152 £ 119
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 122 £ 152
      20% off
      20% off
      £ 152 £ 122
    • SYD 11:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 133 £ 152
      13% off
      13% off
      £ 152 £ 133
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 133
      13% off
      £ 152 £ 133
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 133
      13% off
      £ 152 £ 133
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 134
      12% off
      £ 152 £ 134
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 134
      12% off
      £ 152 £ 134
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 134
      12% off
      £ 152 £ 134
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 134
      12% off
      £ 152 £ 134
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 64 £ 88
      27% off
      27% off
      £ 88 £ 64
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 65 £ 88
      26% off
      26% off
      £ 88 £ 65
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 65 £ 88
      26% off
      26% off
      £ 88 £ 65
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      28% off
      £ 93 £ 66
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      28% off
      £ 93 £ 66
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      28% off
      £ 93 £ 66
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      28% off
      £ 93 £ 66
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      28% off
      £ 93 £ 66
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 68
      23% off
      £ 88 £ 68
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66 £ 617
      89% off
      89% off
      £ 617 £ 66
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66 £ 617
      89% off
      89% off
      £ 617 £ 66
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66 £ 617
      89% off
      89% off
      £ 617 £ 66
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      89% off
      £ 617 £ 66
    • SYD 11:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 25 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      89% off
      £ 617 £ 66
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      89% off
      £ 617 £ 66
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 68
      89% off
      £ 617 £ 68
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 70
      89% off
      £ 617 £ 70
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 70
      89% off
      £ 617 £ 70
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 87 £ 754
      88% off
      88% off
      £ 754 £ 87
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 136 £ 754
      82% off
      82% off
      £ 754 £ 136
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 159 £ 754
      79% off
      79% off
      £ 754 £ 159
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 176
      77% off
      £ 754 £ 176
    • SYD 08:10
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 10:15
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      £ 181
      76% off
      £ 754 £ 181
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 183
      76% off
      £ 754 £ 183
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 183
      76% off
      £ 754 £ 183
    • SYD 14:40
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 16:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Virgin Australia
      £ 204
      73% off
      £ 754 £ 204
    • SYD 14:40
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 16:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Virgin Australia
      £ 224
      70% off
      £ 754 £ 224
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 64 £ 88
      27% off
      27% off
      £ 88 £ 64
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 65 £ 88
      26% off
      26% off
      £ 88 £ 65
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 65 £ 88
      26% off
      26% off
      £ 88 £ 65
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 66
      28% off
      £ 93 £ 66
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 68
      23% off
      £ 88 £ 68
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 69
      22% off
      £ 88 £ 69
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 70
      25% off
      £ 93 £ 70
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 72
      23% off
      £ 93 £ 72
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      £ 73
      17% off
      £ 88 £ 73
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in September, with an average price of £ 71. October sees the highest fares, around £ 106.

£ 106
£ 89
£ 71
£ 54
    Cheapest
  • £ 106
    Oct
  • £ 82
    Nov
  • £ 76
    Dec
  • £ 74
    Jan
  • £ 92
    Feb
  • £ 84
    Mar
  • £ 81
    Apr
  • £ 84
    May
  • £ 102
    Jun
  • £ 75
    Jul
  • £ 78
    Aug
  • £ 71
    Sep

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in January, with an average price of £ 198. June sees the highest fares, around £ 313.

£ 313
£ 256
£ 198
£ 141
    Cheapest
  • £ 223
    Oct
  • £ 199
    Nov
  • £ 231
    Dec
  • £ 198
    Jan
  • £ 266
    Feb
  • £ 219
    Mar
  • £ 249
    Apr
  • £ 235
    May
  • £ 313
    Jun
  • £ 235
    Jul
  • £ 228
    Aug
  • £ 263
    Sep

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

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

£ 130
£ 121
£ 112
£ 103
  • £ 130
    Mon
  • £ 112
    Tue
  • £ 113
    Wed
  • £ 128
    Thu
  • £ 124
    Fri
  • £ 121
    Sat
  • £ 126
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from £ 55) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From £ 55
Virgin Australia
From £ 75
Qantas Airways
From £ 109
Air Niugini
From £ 411

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What is the flight schedule from Kingsford Smith 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. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    09:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  3. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    CNS

    S - - - - - -
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  4. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    10:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. VA1413

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:10

    SYD

    3h 5m

    10:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  6. VA1419

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    12:50

    SYD

    3h 5m

    14:55

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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About Kingsford Smith Airport and Cairns Airport

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

Flight distance 1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £ 64
Cheapest return ticket price £ 119

FAQs for Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

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

    Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:10, and the last departs at 20:15, 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 Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £ 173 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 06:10 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 08:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Kingsford Smith 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.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from £ 64, and round-trip fares start from £ 119. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Dec 8; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 39 minutes, and around 50 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is £ 140. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from £ 64. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 54 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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