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— CNS
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
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1 adult
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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 5 September 2025.
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Cheapest flights to CairnsExplore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 September 2025.
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Tue 9/919:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 18/919:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 5/9$215
Sat 20/919:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 25/906:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 5/9$216
Mon 15/919:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 15/1005:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 4/9$218
Sun 12/1020:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 22/1005:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 3/9$219
Sat 6/919:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 10/919:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 3/9$221
Sat 20/919:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 22/919:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 5/9$222
Mon 8/919:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Fri 12/919:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 5/9$224
Tue 14/1020:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 23/1018:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 3/9$228
Wed 17/919:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sun 21/906:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/9$230
Sun 19/1006:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 22/1005:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 3/9$232
Wed 10/919:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 13/919:00CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 3/9$233
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SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 22/9
19:45-22:50
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Thu 25/9
19:00-21:55
Nonstop2h 55m
$215
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 22/9
19:45-22:50
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Fri 26/9
06:45-09:45
Nonstop3h 00m
$215
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 20/9
19:45-22:50
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Wed 24/9
19:00-21:55
Nonstop2h 55m
$215
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 19/10
06:10-08:15
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Thu 23/10
18:00-21:55
Nonstop2h 55m
$216
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 18/10
20:45-22:50
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Thu 23/10
18:00-21:55
Nonstop2h 55m
$216
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 20/9
19:45-22:50
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Thu 25/9
06:45-09:45
Nonstop3h 00m
$216
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 11/10
20:45-22:50
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Wed 15/10
05:45-09:40
Nonstop2h 55m
$216
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 15/9
19:45-22:50
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Wed 15/10
05:45-09:40
Nonstop2h 55m
$218
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 15/10
06:10-08:15
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Wed 22/10
05:45-09:40
Nonstop2h 55m
$218
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 16/10
15:10-17:15
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Thu 23/10
18:00-21:55
Nonstop2h 55m
$221
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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 29 August 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 31 August 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.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?
The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.
Weekly flight availability to Cairns
The most flights from Sydney to Cairns are scheduled on a Thursday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).
Rainfall in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.
Temperature in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).
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 5 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, 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.
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.2
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.5
Food
6.9
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,July 2025
MEL - SYD
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.2
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.5
Food
6.9
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,July 2025
MEL - SYD
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.2
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.5
Food
6.9
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,July 2025
MEL - SYD
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.2
Entertainment
7.2
Comfort
7.5
Food
6.9
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,July 2025
MEL - SYD
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