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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 IDR 1,573,100 and round-trip from IDR 3,225,200. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,573,100 IDR 1,994,300
      21% off
      21% off
      IDR 1,994,300 IDR 1,573,100
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,578,600 IDR 1,994,300
      21% off
      21% off
      IDR 1,994,300 IDR 1,578,600
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,581,300 IDR 1,994,300
      21% off
      21% off
      IDR 1,994,300 IDR 1,581,300
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,594,900
      20% off
      IDR 1,994,300 IDR 1,594,900
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,594,900
      48% off
      IDR 3,072,500 IDR 1,594,900
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,594,900
      48% off
      IDR 3,072,500 IDR 1,594,900
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,594,900
      48% off
      IDR 3,072,500 IDR 1,594,900
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,633,100
      18% off
      IDR 1,994,300 IDR 1,633,100
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,633,100
      18% off
      IDR 1,994,300 IDR 1,633,100
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,225,200 IDR 4,080,300
      21% off
      21% off
      IDR 4,080,300 IDR 3,225,200
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 11:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,249,800 IDR 4,080,300
      20% off
      20% off
      IDR 4,080,300 IDR 3,249,800
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,257,900 IDR 4,080,300
      20% off
      20% off
      IDR 4,080,300 IDR 3,257,900
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,287,900
      19% off
      IDR 4,080,300 IDR 3,287,900
    • 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 | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,312,500
      19% off
      IDR 4,080,300 IDR 3,312,500
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,347,900
      18% off
      IDR 4,080,300 IDR 3,347,900
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,511,500
      14% off
      IDR 4,080,300 IDR 3,511,500
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,522,400
      14% off
      IDR 4,080,300 IDR 3,522,400
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,538,800
      13% off
      IDR 4,080,300 IDR 3,538,800
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      SYD 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,573,100 IDR 1,994,300
      21% off
      21% off
      IDR 1,994,300 IDR 1,573,100
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,578,600 IDR 1,994,300
      21% off
      21% off
      IDR 1,994,300 IDR 1,578,600
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,581,300 IDR 1,994,300
      21% off
      21% off
      IDR 1,994,300 IDR 1,581,300
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,594,900
      20% off
      IDR 1,994,300 IDR 1,594,900
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,594,900
      48% off
      IDR 3,072,500 IDR 1,594,900
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,594,900
      48% off
      IDR 3,072,500 IDR 1,594,900
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,594,900
      48% off
      IDR 3,072,500 IDR 1,594,900
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,633,100
      18% off
      IDR 1,994,300 IDR 1,633,100
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,633,100
      18% off
      IDR 1,994,300 IDR 1,633,100
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,594,900 IDR 9,333,800
      83% off
      83% off
      IDR 9,333,800 IDR 1,594,900
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,594,900 IDR 9,333,800
      83% off
      83% off
      IDR 9,333,800 IDR 1,594,900
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,594,900 IDR 9,333,800
      83% off
      83% off
      IDR 9,333,800 IDR 1,594,900
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,706,700
      82% off
      IDR 9,333,800 IDR 1,706,700
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,747,600
      81% off
      IDR 9,333,800 IDR 1,747,600
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,001,100
      79% off
      IDR 9,333,800 IDR 2,001,100
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,050,200
      78% off
      IDR 9,333,800 IDR 2,050,200
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,505,500
      73% off
      IDR 9,333,800 IDR 2,505,500
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,505,500
      73% off
      IDR 9,333,800 IDR 2,505,500
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,780,800 IDR 21,047,600
      87% off
      87% off
      IDR 21,047,600 IDR 2,780,800
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,824,500 IDR 21,047,600
      87% off
      87% off
      IDR 21,047,600 IDR 2,824,500
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,467,900 IDR 21,047,600
      84% off
      84% off
      IDR 21,047,600 IDR 3,467,900
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,497,900
      83% off
      IDR 21,047,600 IDR 3,497,900
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,808,700
      82% off
      IDR 21,047,600 IDR 3,808,700
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,931,300
      81% off
      IDR 21,047,600 IDR 3,931,300
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 4,124,900
      80% off
      IDR 21,047,600 IDR 4,124,900
    • CNS 17:35
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 21:35
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Virgin Australia
      IDR 4,135,800
      80% off
      IDR 21,047,600 IDR 4,135,800
    • CNS 10:55
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 14:55
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Virgin Australia
      IDR 5,458,100
      74% off
      IDR 21,047,600 IDR 5,458,100
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,594,900 IDR 3,072,500
      48% off
      48% off
      IDR 3,072,500 IDR 1,594,900
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,706,700 IDR 1,994,300
      14% off
      14% off
      IDR 1,994,300 IDR 1,706,700
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,639,100 IDR 7,609,200
      65% off
      65% off
      IDR 7,609,200 IDR 2,639,100
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,641,800
      65% off
      IDR 7,609,200 IDR 2,641,800
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,178,900
      57% off
      IDR 7,609,200 IDR 3,178,900
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,285,200
      56% off
      IDR 7,609,200 IDR 3,285,200
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,980,400
      48% off
      IDR 7,609,200 IDR 3,980,400
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,983,100
      48% off
      IDR 7,609,200 IDR 3,983,100
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 4,004,900
      47% off
      IDR 7,609,200 IDR 4,004,900
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's 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 IDR 1,703,300. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach IDR 3,300,200.

IDR 3,300,200
IDR 2,501,750
IDR 1,703,300
IDR 904,850
    Cheapest
  • IDR 3,300,200
    Oct
  • IDR 2,192,300
    Nov
  • IDR 1,766,400
    Dec
  • IDR 1,703,300
    Jan
  • IDR 2,063,900
    Feb
  • IDR 1,854,400
    Mar
  • IDR 1,979,200
    Apr
  • IDR 1,969,500
    May
  • IDR 1,929,700
    Jun
  • IDR 1,921,900
    Jul
  • IDR 2,093,100
    Aug
  • IDR 1,864,800
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, July is often the month to find the lowest fares from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average price of IDR 3,741,400. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching IDR 8,225,200.

IDR 8,225,200
IDR 5,983,300
IDR 3,741,400
IDR 1,499,500
    Cheapest
  • IDR 3,790,500
    Oct
  • IDR 4,964,600
    Nov
  • IDR 6,587,100
    Dec
  • IDR 4,281,700
    Jan
  • IDR 5,508,500
    Feb
  • IDR 5,214,000
    Mar
  • IDR 4,774,700
    Apr
  • IDR 7,432,800
    May
  • IDR 8,225,200
    Jun
  • IDR 3,741,400
    Jul
  • IDR 6,664,200
    Aug
  • IDR 5,400,600
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

IDR 3,006,400
IDR 2,841,950
IDR 2,677,500
IDR 2,513,050
    Cheapest
  • IDR 2,976,100
    Mon
  • IDR 2,894,200
    Tue
  • IDR 2,677,500
    Wed
  • IDR 2,719,000
    Thu
  • IDR 2,894,900
    Fri
  • IDR 2,912,700
    Sat
  • IDR 3,006,400
    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 IDR 1,368,600) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From IDR 1,368,600
Virgin Australia
From IDR 1,709,400
Qantas Airways
From IDR 2,633,600
Regional Express Airlines
From IDR 8,050,700
Air Niugini
From IDR 9,209,400

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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. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA1422

    Cairns Airport

    15:45

    CNS

    3h

    19:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F 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 IDR 1,573,100
Cheapest return ticket price IDR 3,225,200

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 06:40, 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 IDR 4,274,800 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • 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 IDR 1,573,100, and round-trip fares start from IDR 3,225,200. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Dec 20; 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 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 Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is IDR 3,640,200. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with one-way fares starting from IDR 1,573,100. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 53 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. 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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