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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cairns

Popular airlines from Sydney to Cairns

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Sydney to Cairns, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cairns starting at S$ 85

Find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns within the next three months. Book one-way flights from S$ 85 or return tickets from S$ 151.

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Flying from Sydney to Cairns

The distance between Sydney and Cairns is about 1,972.04km. It takes around 3 hours 11 minutes on average to fly from Sydney to Cairns. The most popular month to Cairns is March. The off-season for travel is May.

Cheapest one-way flight price S$ 85
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 151
Off-season for travel May
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 1,972.04km
Average flight time 3 hours 11 minutes
Popular airline Jetstar Airways

Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Cairns

The cheapest time for Sydney to Cairns flights: Jul 27 to Aug 3 — one way flight prices from S$ 85.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the lowest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When to buy flight tickets from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Sydney to Cairns based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much is a flight from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around S$ 248.

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

    It takes about 3 hours 11 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)?

    Airlines with flights from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS): Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qatar Airways, Air India, Air New Zealand and United Airlines.

  • How many airports in Cairns?

    There are 1 airports near Cairns: Cairns Airport.

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