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$111+ 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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Cairns in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2025, 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 16 September 2025.

Return from

$213

One-way from

$111

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$324

Good round-trip deal

$244 or less

Good one-way deal

$141 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 23/9-27/9
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns.
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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 16 September 2025.

Tue 23/906:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 27/906:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$213
Tue 14/1006:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 23/1018:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$215
Thu 16/1020:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sun 19/1006:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$216
Mon 13/1006:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 16/1018:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$219
Thu 9/1020:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 16/1018:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$224
Wed 15/1006:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 15/1018:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$225
Wed 15/1015:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 23/1018:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$227
Tue 14/1020:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 22/1006:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$228
Fri 17/1020:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 22/1005:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$230
Mon 22/919:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 25/906:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$231

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Locate flights to Cairns that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 16 September 2025.
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Fly from

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/1

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Sat 17/1

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

$216

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

15:10-17:15

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Thu 16/10

18:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

$216

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

06:10-08:15

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 15/10

18:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

$225

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/12

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Thu 18/12

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$234

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 17/12

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$236

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

12:50-14:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Thu 13/11

17:35-21:35

Nonstop3h 00m

$251

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

06:10-08:15

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Tue 14/10

18:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

$275

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

08:10-10:15

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 18/2

14:40-22:25

1 stop6h 45m

$282

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

07:30-11:00

1 stop4h 30m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

15:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$284

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/11

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 19/11

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$297

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Best time to book a flight to Cairns

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The best time to book flights to Cairns is 28 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 14 September 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairns should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday 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 16 September 2025.
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
416 reviews
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Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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 34 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 $93, while return flights cost around $97.

  • How much is a return flight to Cairns?

    A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around $199, however they can be found for as little as $65.

  • 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).

  • Which airport is closest to Cairns Regional Gallery?

    f being close to Cairns Regional Gallery is important to you, you’ll want to land at Cairns Airport.

  • 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. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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