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Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€69
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia 3h 5m · Direct Fri, Dec 11
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Cheapest return
€159
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 5m · Direct Sat, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 13
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
Recommended airlines
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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €69 and round-trip from €159. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      SYD 14:40
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 16:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      €69 €118
      42% off
      42% off
      €118 €69
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €77 €118
      35% off
      35% off
      €118 €77
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €77 €110
      30% off
      30% off
      €110 €77
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      34% off
      €118 €78
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      28% off
      €110 €78
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      28% off
      €110 €78
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      28% off
      €110 €78
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      28% off
      €110 €78
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      28% off
      €110 €78
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €159 €209
      24% off
      24% off
      €209 €159
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €159 €209
      24% off
      24% off
      €209 €159
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €160 €209
      23% off
      23% off
      €209 €160
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €161
      23% off
      €209 €161
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €162
      22% off
      €209 €162
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €162
      22% off
      €209 €162
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €163
      22% off
      €209 €163
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €163
      22% off
      €209 €163
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      €164
      22% off
      €209 €164
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 14:40
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 16:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      €69 €118
      42% off
      42% off
      €118 €69
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €77 €118
      35% off
      35% off
      €118 €77
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €77 €110
      30% off
      30% off
      €110 €77
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      34% off
      €118 €78
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      28% off
      €110 €78
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      28% off
      €110 €78
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      28% off
      €110 €78
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      28% off
      €110 €78
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      28% off
      €110 €78
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €77 €188
      59% off
      59% off
      €188 €77
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €78 €188
      59% off
      59% off
      €188 €78
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      €78 €188
      59% off
      59% off
      €188 €78
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €188 €78
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €188 €78
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €188 €78
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      €78
      59% off
      €188 €78
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €79
      57% off
      €188 €79
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €79
      57% off
      €188 €79
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 07:00
      5h
      1 stop
      CNS 11:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
      €169 €1,778
      90% off
      90% off
      €1,778 €169
    • SYD 11:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €281 €1,778
      84% off
      84% off
      €1,778 €281
    • SYD 11:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      €498 €1,778
      72% off
      72% off
      €1,778 €498
    • SYD 13:00
      4h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 16:50
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      €304
      83% off
      €1,778 €304
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €257
      86% off
      €1,778 €257
    • SYD 12:40
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 14:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      €756
      56% off
      €1,778 €756
    • SYD 13:00
      4h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 16:40
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
      €180
      90% off
      €1,778 €180
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €274
      85% off
      €1,778 €274
    • SYD 09:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 11:50
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      €443
      75% off
      €1,778 €443
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      €78 €118
      34% off
      34% off
      €118 €78
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €78 €110
      28% off
      28% off
      €110 €78
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €83 €118
      30% off
      30% off
      €118 €83
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €87
      26% off
      €118 €87
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €90
      24% off
      €118 €90
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €90
      24% off
      €118 €90
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €90
      24% off
      €118 €90
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      €91
      23% off
      €118 €91
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €190
      79% off
      €923 €190
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is Virgin Australia (from €69) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in September, with an average price of €85. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach €123.

€123
€104
€85
€66
    Cheapest
  • €112
    Nov
  • €92
    Dec
  • €89
    Jan
  • €112
    Feb
  • €101
    Mar
  • €98
    Apr
  • €101
    May
  • €123
    Jun
  • €91
    Jul
  • €95
    Aug
  • €85
    Sep
  • €96
    Oct

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of €233. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €378.

€378
€306
€233
€161
  • €233
    Nov
  • €279
    Dec
  • €239
    Jan
  • €322
    Feb
  • €265
    Mar
  • €301
    Apr
  • €284
    May
  • €378
    Jun
  • €284
    Jul
  • €275
    Aug
  • €318
    Sep
  • €321
    Oct

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

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

€160
€149
€137
€126
  • €160
    Mon
  • €137
    Tue
  • €137
    Wed
  • €156
    Thu
  • €151
    Fri
  • €147
    Sat
  • €154
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Kingsford Smith 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

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    08:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    17:25

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  3. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    11:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T - T F S
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FAQs for Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 2 hours 39 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:20, and the last departs at 15:25, with about 8 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €217 in November, 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.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from €69, and round-trip fares start from €159. The current lowest fare is a Virgin Australia flight departing on Fri, Dec 11; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 33 minutes, and around 49 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is €156. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from €69. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 48 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Airport and Cairns Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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