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Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 17 | Virgin Australia
        KRW 248,200 KRW 363,500
        32% off
        32% off
        KRW 363,500 KRW 248,200
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Aug 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 252,700 KRW 363,500
        30% off
        30% off
        KRW 363,500 KRW 252,700
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 10 | Virgin Australia
        KRW 252,900 KRW 363,500
        30% off
        30% off
        KRW 363,500 KRW 252,900
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Aug 9 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 253,400
        30% off
        KRW 363,500 KRW 253,400
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 10 | Virgin Australia
        KRW 253,600
        30% off
        KRW 363,500 KRW 253,600
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 18 | Virgin Australia
        KRW 253,600
        30% off
        KRW 363,500 KRW 253,600
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 18 | Virgin Australia
        KRW 257,200
        28% off
        KRW 363,500 KRW 257,200
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 10 | Virgin Australia
        KRW 261,000
        28% off
        KRW 363,500 KRW 261,000
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 18 | Virgin Australia
        KRW 261,500
        28% off
        KRW 363,500 KRW 261,500
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Aug 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 10 | Virgin Australia
        KRW 265,300
        27% off
        KRW 363,500 KRW 265,300
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 8 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jul 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 11 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 107,200 KRW 159,900
        33% off
        33% off
        KRW 159,900 KRW 107,200
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 108,100 KRW 159,900
        32% off
        32% off
        KRW 159,900 KRW 108,100
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 108,100 KRW 159,900
        32% off
        32% off
        KRW 159,900 KRW 108,100
      • SYD 10:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 13:40
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 108,100
        32% off
        KRW 159,900 KRW 108,100
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 108,100
        32% off
        KRW 159,900 KRW 108,100
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 109,000
        32% off
        KRW 159,900 KRW 109,000
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jul 25 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 111,000
        31% off
        KRW 159,900 KRW 111,000
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jul 31 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 111,000
        31% off
        KRW 159,900 KRW 111,000
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 113,100
        28% off
        KRW 159,900 KRW 113,100
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 116,700
        27% off
        KRW 159,900 KRW 116,700
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 8 | 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 KRW 136,400. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach KRW 316,200.

KRW 316,200
KRW 226,300
KRW 136,400
KRW 46,500
    Cheapest
  • KRW 316,200
    Jun
  • KRW 218,100
    Jul
  • KRW 147,400
    Aug
  • KRW 136,400
    Sep
  • KRW 143,000
    Oct
  • KRW 163,000
    Nov
  • KRW 152,400
    Dec
  • KRW 147,800
    Jan
  • KRW 184,800
    Feb
  • KRW 167,300
    Mar
  • KRW 161,700
    Apr
  • KRW 168,000
    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 Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

KRW 267,600
KRW 245,750
KRW 223,900
KRW 202,050
    Cheapest
  • KRW 264,700
    Mon
  • KRW 224,300
    Tue
  • KRW 223,900
    Wed
  • KRW 245,400
    Thu
  • KRW 267,600
    Fri
  • KRW 233,400
    Sat
  • KRW 241,300
    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 KRW 111,300
Virgin Australia
From KRW 147,600
Qantas Airways
From KRW 183,700
Air Niugini
From KRW 684,500

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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. JQ954

    Sydney Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    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. JQ958

    Sydney Airport

    17:05

    SYD

    3h 10m

    20:15

    CNS

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

Flight distance 1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price KRW 107,200
Cheapest return ticket price KRW 248,200

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 KRW 187,500 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 KRW 296,500 in July, 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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