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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 € 67 and round-trip from € 135. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        € 135 € 177
        24% off
        24% off
        € 177 € 135
      • SYD 11:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 13:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
        € 139 € 177
        21% off
        21% off
        € 177 € 139
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        € 139 € 177
        21% off
        21% off
        € 177 € 139
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        € 140
        21% off
        € 177 € 140
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        € 156
        12% off
        € 177 € 156
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        € 157
        11% off
        € 177 € 157
      • SYD 11:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 13:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        € 158
        11% off
        € 177 € 158
      • 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
        € 158
        11% off
        € 177 € 158
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        € 158
        11% off
        € 177 € 158
      • SYD 14:40
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 16:45
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        € 160
        10% off
        € 177 € 160
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        € 160
        10% off
        € 177 € 160
      • SYD 14:40
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 16:45
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
        € 161
        9% off
        € 177 € 161
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 11:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 13:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        € 67 € 83
        19% off
        19% off
        € 83 € 67
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        € 67 € 83
        19% off
        19% off
        € 83 € 67
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        € 68 € 83
        18% off
        18% off
        € 83 € 68
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        € 69
        17% off
        € 83 € 69
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        € 69
        17% off
        € 83 € 69
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        € 69
        17% off
        € 83 € 69
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        € 71
        14% off
        € 83 € 71
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        € 73
        12% off
        € 83 € 73
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        € 74
        11% off
        € 83 € 74
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        € 74
        11% off
        € 83 € 74
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        € 75
        10% off
        € 83 € 75
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        € 75
        10% off
        € 83 € 75
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
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Flight prices from Kingsford Smith 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 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 € 84. June sees the highest fares, around € 121.

€ 121
€ 103
€ 84
€ 66
    Cheapest
  • € 89
    Oct
  • € 97
    Nov
  • € 91
    Dec
  • € 88
    Jan
  • € 110
    Feb
  • € 99
    Mar
  • € 96
    Apr
  • € 100
    May
  • € 121
    Jun
  • € 89
    Jul
  • € 93
    Aug
  • € 84
    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 € 235. June sees the highest fares, around € 372.

€ 372
€ 304
€ 235
€ 167
    Cheapest
  • € 244
    Oct
  • € 237
    Nov
  • € 275
    Dec
  • € 235
    Jan
  • € 317
    Feb
  • € 260
    Mar
  • € 296
    Apr
  • € 279
    May
  • € 372
    Jun
  • € 280
    Jul
  • € 271
    Aug
  • € 313
    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.

€ 160
€ 146
€ 132
€ 118
  • € 160
    Mon
  • € 132
    Tue
  • € 134
    Wed
  • € 152
    Thu
  • € 149
    Fri
  • € 142
    Sat
  • € 147
    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 € 67) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From € 67
Virgin Australia
From € 89
Qantas Airways
From € 100
Air Niugini
From € 452

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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. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    10:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1413

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:10

    SYD

    3h 15m

    10:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M - - 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 € 67
Cheapest return ticket price € 135

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 43 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 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 12 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 € 171 in January, 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 € 67, and round-trip fares start from € 135. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Dec 7; 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 40 minutes, and around 67 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 € 141. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from € 67. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 68 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Airport and Cairns 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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