Cheap Flights Cairns to Sydney from CAD 103

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as CAD 103 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNS to SYD on Tue, Jun 30), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 229 departing on Wed, Aug 12 and returning on Fri, Aug 14.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Cairns to Sydney?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Cairns to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)?

  It takes about 2 hours 55 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD).

• When is the best time to book flights from Cairns to Sydney?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Cairns to Sydney?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 63 flight per week flying from Cairns to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VA1418 (12:18) Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VA1424 (17:20)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Cairns to Sydney?

  To find best deals on flights from Cairns to Sydney, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jun 30, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 103.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sydney travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Sydney to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Sydney is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Cairns to Sydney?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Sydney on June 30, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at CAD 105.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Sydney from Cairns?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport (CNS-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD) Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).

• What is the time difference between Cairns and Sydney?

  The time difference between Sydney and Cairns is 0h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Cairns to Sydney?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.