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$125+ Cheap flights to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cairns in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 June 2026.

Mon 20/706:10
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Thu 23/719:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/6$235
Tue 28/715:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Thu 30/719:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/6$237
Mon 20/719:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/719:15
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$240
Sat 5/919:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 9/906:45
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/6$241
Mon 20/715:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Fri 24/719:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/6$255
Fri 17/717:05
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/719:15
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$257
Thu 2/715:10
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/719:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$260
Wed 15/717:05
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Fri 24/719:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/6$261
Thu 30/715:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Thu 6/806:45
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/6$262

Find flight deals to Cairns

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 9 June 2026.

Return from

$237

One-way from

$125

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$265

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/7-30/7
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns.
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Return

Price

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Fastest return journey

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/8

19:15-22:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Tue 11/8

06:45-09:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$281

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/7

19:15-22:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Sat 4/7

06:45-09:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$285

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/7

15:10-18:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Thu 23/7

19:15-22:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$305

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/8

15:10-18:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Wed 2/9

06:00-11:40

1 stop5h 40m

$370

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/6

06:10-09:20

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Sat 4/7

06:45-09:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$386

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

15:10-18:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Wed 22/7

11:50-16:40

1 stop4h 50m

$391

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/7

15:15-18:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Tue 7/7

06:45-09:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$394

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

19:15-22:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

06:45-09:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$421

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/6

18:00-23:20

1 stop5h 20m

Cairns

Wed 17/6

16:55-22:20

1 stop5h 25m

$434

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/6

18:00-23:20

1 stop5h 20m

Cairns

Sun 28/6

06:00-12:40

1 stop6h 40m

$434

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Best time to book a flight to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cairns

When is the best time to book a flight to Cairns?

The best time to book flights to Cairns is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 30 May 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairns should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 9 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
461 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
461 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,045 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
545 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

FAQs about flying to Cairns

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre. There are 21 flights from Sydney to Cairns per day from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?

    Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost $84, while return flights cost around $111.

  • How much is a return flight to Cairns?

    A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around $213, however they can be found for as little as $111.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cairns depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cairns, Townsville offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 minutes).

  • Does Cairns have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns?

    Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Spacious 7-Bedroom Queenslander Retreat | Privacy, Comfort & Bushland Serenity is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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