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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Aug 16 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 12,910 INR 20,933
        38% off
        38% off
        INR 20,933 INR 12,910
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Aug 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 11 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,152 INR 20,933
        28% off
        28% off
        INR 20,933 INR 15,152
      • SYD 15:10
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 14 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Aug 16 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,180 INR 20,933
        27% off
        27% off
        INR 20,933 INR 15,180
      • 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 | Tue, Aug 11 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,306
        27% off
        INR 20,933 INR 15,306
      • SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,559
        26% off
        INR 20,933 INR 15,559
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Aug 16 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,559
        26% off
        INR 20,933 INR 15,559
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,755
        25% off
        INR 20,933 INR 15,755
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 11 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,797
        25% off
        INR 20,933 INR 15,797
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Aug 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,797
        25% off
        INR 20,933 INR 15,797
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,909
        24% off
        INR 20,933 INR 15,909
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 17 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 6,532 INR 11,491
        43% off
        43% off
        INR 11,491 INR 6,532
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,289 INR 11,491
        37% off
        37% off
        INR 11,491 INR 7,289
      • SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,639 INR 11,491
        34% off
        34% off
        INR 11,491 INR 7,639
      • SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,822
        32% off
        INR 11,491 INR 7,822
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 1 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,836
        32% off
        INR 11,491 INR 7,836
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jul 31 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 8,340
        27% off
        INR 11,491 INR 8,340
      • SYD 15:10
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Aug 2 | Virgin Australia
        INR 8,382
        27% off
        INR 11,491 INR 8,382
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 8,691
        24% off
        INR 11,491 INR 8,691
      • SYD 15:10
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 11 | Virgin Australia
        INR 8,705
        24% off
        INR 11,491 INR 8,705
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 5 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 8,733
        24% off
        INR 11,491 INR 8,733
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 17 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

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 INR 8,473. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach INR 13,551.

INR 13,551
INR 11,012
INR 8,473
INR 5,934
    Cheapest
  • INR 12,618
    Jun
  • INR 13,551
    Jul
  • INR 9,159
    Aug
  • INR 8,473
    Sep
  • INR 8,881
    Oct
  • INR 10,123
    Nov
  • INR 9,467
    Dec
  • INR 9,179
    Jan
  • INR 11,477
    Feb
  • INR 10,392
    Mar
  • INR 10,045
    Apr
  • INR 10,435
    May

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, June is often the month to find the lowest fares from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of INR 18,235. February is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching INR 33,228.

INR 33,228
INR 25,732
INR 18,235
INR 10,739
  • INR 18,235
    Jun
  • INR 26,862
    Jul
  • INR 21,940
    Aug
  • INR 23,040
    Sep
  • INR 29,239
    Oct
  • INR 24,859
    Nov
  • INR 28,809
    Dec
  • INR 24,693
    Jan
  • INR 33,228
    Feb
  • INR 27,304
    Mar
  • INR 31,042
    Apr
  • INR 29,302
    May

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 Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

INR 16,511
INR 15,103
INR 13,694
INR 12,286
  • INR 16,168
    Mon
  • INR 13,694
    Tue
  • INR 13,770
    Wed
  • INR 15,186
    Thu
  • INR 16,511
    Fri
  • INR 14,307
    Sat
  • INR 14,733
    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 INR 6,294
Virgin Australia
From INR 8,789
Qantas Airways
From INR 10,625
Air Niugini
From INR 42,624
Air New Zealand
From INR 45,666

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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. JQ950

    Sydney Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    09:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ954

    Sydney Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1419

    Sydney Airport

    12:40

    SYD

    3h 15m

    15:55

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA1423

    Sydney Airport

    15:10

    SYD

    3h 15m

    18:25

    CNS

    S - - W T - S
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Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceINR 6,532
Cheapest return ticket priceINR 12,910

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 INR 11,158 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 INR 28,930 in June, 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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