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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 547 QAR 790
        31% off
        31% off
        QAR 790 QAR 547
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 547 QAR 790
        31% off
        31% off
        QAR 790 QAR 547
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 549 QAR 790
        31% off
        31% off
        QAR 790 QAR 549
      • SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 558
        28% off
        QAR 790 QAR 558
      • 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
        QAR 558
        28% off
        QAR 790 QAR 558
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 558
        28% off
        QAR 790 QAR 558
      • SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 558
        28% off
        QAR 790 QAR 558
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 558
        28% off
        QAR 790 QAR 558
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 563
        28% off
        QAR 790 QAR 563
      • SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 576
        27% off
        QAR 790 QAR 576
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 30 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 265 QAR 390
        32% off
        32% off
        QAR 390 QAR 265
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 265 QAR 390
        32% off
        32% off
        QAR 390 QAR 265
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 265 QAR 390
        32% off
        32% off
        QAR 390 QAR 265
      • SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 266
        32% off
        QAR 390 QAR 266
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 266
        32% off
        QAR 390 QAR 266
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 8 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 266
        32% off
        QAR 390 QAR 266
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 270
        31% off
        QAR 390 QAR 270
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 279
        28% off
        QAR 390 QAR 279
      • SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 284
        27% off
        QAR 390 QAR 284
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 21 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 284
        27% off
        QAR 390 QAR 284
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | 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 QAR 326. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach QAR 486.

QAR 486
QAR 406
QAR 326
QAR 246
    Cheapest
  • QAR 418
    Jul
  • QAR 352
    Aug
  • QAR 326
    Sep
  • QAR 342
    Oct
  • QAR 389
    Nov
  • QAR 364
    Dec
  • QAR 353
    Jan
  • QAR 441
    Feb
  • QAR 400
    Mar
  • QAR 386
    Apr
  • QAR 401
    May
  • QAR 486
    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 QAR 843. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching QAR 1,500.

QAR 1,500
QAR 1,172
QAR 843
QAR 515
    Cheapest
  • QAR 925
    Jul
  • QAR 843
    Aug
  • QAR 885
    Sep
  • QAR 1,123
    Oct
  • QAR 955
    Nov
  • QAR 1,107
    Dec
  • QAR 949
    Jan
  • QAR 1,276
    Feb
  • QAR 1,049
    Mar
  • QAR 1,192
    Apr
  • QAR 1,126
    May
  • QAR 1,500
    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.

QAR 631
QAR 580
QAR 528
QAR 477
    Cheapest
  • QAR 631
    Mon
  • QAR 535
    Tue
  • QAR 528
    Wed
  • QAR 585
    Thu
  • QAR 621
    Fri
  • QAR 566
    Sat
  • QAR 577
    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 QAR 265
Virgin Australia
From QAR 334
Qantas Airways
From QAR 561
Air New Zealand
From QAR 2,846

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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. JQ958

    Sydney Airport

    16:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    19:25

    CNS

    - - - - T - -
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  2. JQ956

    Sydney Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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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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  4. JQ954

    Sydney Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    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 QAR 265
Cheapest return ticket price QAR 547

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 QAR 486 in September, 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 QAR 562 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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