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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 211 CAD 267
        21% off
        21% off
        CAD 267 CAD 211
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 216 CAD 267
        19% off
        19% off
        CAD 267 CAD 216
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 220 CAD 267
        18% off
        18% off
        CAD 267 CAD 220
      • SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 230
        14% off
        CAD 267 CAD 230
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 230
        14% off
        CAD 267 CAD 230
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 233
        13% off
        CAD 267 CAD 233
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 234
        12% off
        CAD 267 CAD 234
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 236
        12% off
        CAD 267 CAD 236
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 237
        11% off
        CAD 267 CAD 237
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 237
        11% off
        CAD 267 CAD 237
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jul 19 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jul 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 98 CAD 123
        20% off
        20% off
        CAD 123 CAD 98
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 103 CAD 123
        16% off
        16% off
        CAD 123 CAD 103
      • SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 103 CAD 123
        16% off
        16% off
        CAD 123 CAD 103
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 103
        16% off
        CAD 123 CAD 103
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 104
        15% off
        CAD 123 CAD 104
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 105
        15% off
        CAD 123 CAD 105
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jul 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 105
        15% off
        CAD 123 CAD 105
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 107
        13% off
        CAD 123 CAD 107
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 107
        13% off
        CAD 123 CAD 107
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 109
        11% off
        CAD 123 CAD 109
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jul 19 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sydney Airport to Cairns 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 Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in September, with an average price of CAD 125. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach CAD 187.

CAD 187
CAD 156
CAD 125
CAD 94
    Cheapest
  • CAD 176
    Jul
  • CAD 136
    Aug
  • CAD 125
    Sep
  • CAD 131
    Oct
  • CAD 150
    Nov
  • CAD 140
    Dec
  • CAD 136
    Jan
  • CAD 170
    Feb
  • CAD 154
    Mar
  • CAD 149
    Apr
  • CAD 154
    May
  • CAD 187
    Jun

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, August is often the month to find the lowest fares from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of CAD 324. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching CAD 576.

CAD 576
CAD 450
CAD 324
CAD 198
    Cheapest
  • CAD 372
    Jul
  • CAD 324
    Aug
  • CAD 340
    Sep
  • CAD 432
    Oct
  • CAD 367
    Nov
  • CAD 425
    Dec
  • CAD 365
    Jan
  • CAD 490
    Feb
  • CAD 403
    Mar
  • CAD 458
    Apr
  • CAD 433
    May
  • CAD 576
    Jun

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

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

CAD 244
CAD 224
CAD 204
CAD 184
    Cheapest
  • CAD 244
    Mon
  • CAD 205
    Tue
  • CAD 204
    Wed
  • CAD 225
    Thu
  • CAD 242
    Fri
  • CAD 219
    Sat
  • CAD 222
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport

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

Jetstar Airways
From CAD 98
Virgin Australia
From CAD 134
Qantas Airways
From CAD 167
Air Niugini
From CAD 629
Air New Zealand
From CAD 645

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Flight Schedule from Sydney 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. JQ956

    Sydney Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ958

    Sydney Airport

    16:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    19:25

    CNS

    - - - - T - -
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  3. JQ950

    Sydney Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    09:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price CAD 98
Cheapest return ticket price CAD 211

FAQs for Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    It takes around 3 hours 12 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Cairns Airport(cns).
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around CAD 175 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around CAD 225 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • 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.

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