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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from MXN$1,326 and round-trip from MXN$2,549. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$2,549 MXN$4,678
        46% off
        46% off
        MXN$4,678 MXN$2,549
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$2,901 MXN$4,678
        38% off
        38% off
        MXN$4,678 MXN$2,901
      • 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
        MXN$2,969 MXN$4,678
        37% off
        37% off
        MXN$4,678 MXN$2,969
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$2,971
        36% off
        MXN$4,678 MXN$2,971
      • SYD 08:10
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$3,040
        35% off
        MXN$4,678 MXN$3,040
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$3,072
        34% off
        MXN$4,678 MXN$3,072
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$3,212
        31% off
        MXN$4,678 MXN$3,212
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$3,212
        31% off
        MXN$4,678 MXN$3,212
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$3,236
        31% off
        MXN$4,678 MXN$3,236
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 15:35
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 19:30
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$3,239
        31% off
        MXN$4,678 MXN$3,239
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$3,261
        30% off
        MXN$4,678 MXN$3,261
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$3,274
        30% off
        MXN$4,678 MXN$3,274
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 11:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 13:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$1,326 MXN$2,262
        41% off
        41% off
        MXN$2,262 MXN$1,326
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$1,362 MXN$2,262
        40% off
        40% off
        MXN$2,262 MXN$1,362
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$1,414 MXN$2,262
        37% off
        37% off
        MXN$2,262 MXN$1,414
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$1,414
        37% off
        MXN$2,262 MXN$1,414
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$1,414
        37% off
        MXN$2,262 MXN$1,414
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$1,414
        37% off
        MXN$2,262 MXN$1,414
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$1,414
        37% off
        MXN$2,262 MXN$1,414
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$1,414
        37% off
        MXN$2,262 MXN$1,414
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$1,485
        34% off
        MXN$2,262 MXN$1,485
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$1,531
        32% off
        MXN$2,262 MXN$1,531
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$1,564
        31% off
        MXN$2,262 MXN$1,564
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        MXN$1,583
        30% off
        MXN$2,262 MXN$1,583
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next three months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns?

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

Based on Trip.com data's from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns is October, with an average price of MXN$1,729. The most expensive month is usually September, with an average price of MXN$4,696.

MXN$4,696
MXN$3,213
MXN$1,729
MXN$246
    Cheapest
  • MXN$4,696
    Sep
  • MXN$1,729
    Oct
  • MXN$1,971
    Nov
  • MXN$1,843
    Dec
  • MXN$1,787
    Jan
  • MXN$2,234
    Feb
  • MXN$2,023
    Mar
  • MXN$1,956
    Apr
  • MXN$2,031
    May
  • MXN$2,464
    Jun
  • MXN$1,821
    Jul
  • MXN$1,892
    Aug

Which month is cheapest to book a return flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns?

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, January is usually the cheapest month to fly from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns, with an average price of MXN$4,807. June is typically the most expensive month, with an average price of MXN$7,602.

MXN$7,602
MXN$6,205
MXN$4,807
MXN$3,410
    Cheapest
  • MXN$6,052
    Sep
  • MXN$5,691
    Oct
  • MXN$4,839
    Nov
  • MXN$5,608
    Dec
  • MXN$4,807
    Jan
  • MXN$6,468
    Feb
  • MXN$5,315
    Mar
  • MXN$6,042
    Apr
  • MXN$5,704
    May
  • MXN$7,602
    Jun
  • MXN$5,712
    Jul
  • MXN$5,528
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns 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 from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns is on Wednesday, with prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as fares are typically the highest.

MXN$3,278
MXN$2,991
MXN$2,704
MXN$2,417
    Cheapest
  • MXN$3,278
    Mon
  • MXN$2,727
    Tue
  • MXN$2,704
    Wed
  • MXN$3,010
    Thu
  • MXN$3,031
    Fri
  • MXN$2,900
    Sat
  • MXN$2,990
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns flights?

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

Check the schedule for flights from Kingsford Smith Airport 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. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA1413

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:10

    SYD

    3h 15m

    10:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ958

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    16:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    19:25

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  6. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    20:30

    SYD

    3h 5m

    22:35

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns?

Cheapest return ticket price MXN$2,546
Cheapest one-way flight price MXN$1,324
Off-season travel month August
Peak season for travel January

FAQs for Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Cairns?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Cairns is October. During this time, flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Kingsford Smith Airport(CNS) take around 3 hours 5 minutes.
  • There are 1 airport(s) in Cairns (CNS): Cairns Airport.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5387 flights per month.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns. The average flight time is approximately 2 hours 44 minutes, with about 8 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns currently starts from MXN$1,326, with round-trip fares from MXN$2,549. The lowest fare is offered by Jetstar Airways departing on Thu, Dec 3; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns is about 2 hours 50 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns is MXN$3,501, and the average round-trip fare is MXN$6,282. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns are usually cheapest in October, with an average one-way fare of about MXN$3,501. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns departs at 06:10, and the latest one departs at 19:15. There are approximately 8 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns usually arrive at Cairns Airport. Cairns Airport is the most convenient option for this route.
  • Jetstar Airwaysand IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns. Basic fares start from MXN$1,326. Before comparing final prices, watch out for baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges.

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