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SYD — CNS
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns are usually found in March or February, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 December 2025.
Wed 10/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 14/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$227
Sun 14/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 17/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$266
Tue 16/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 18/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$275
Tue 16/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 17/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$278
Sat 13/1220:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 18/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$296
Thu 11/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 15/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$302
Sat 13/1220:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Tue 16/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$308
Mon 15/1215:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Tue 16/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$316
Mon 15/1215:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 18/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$317
Fri 12/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 15/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$319
Best flights from Sydney to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
Fri 24/419:15SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Thu 30/419:10CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$224
Sat 2/508:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 6/512:10CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12$251
Sat 10/115:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/117:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$272
Tue 10/306:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 14/318:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$232
Sun 11/106:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 15/106:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$235
Sat 25/415:15SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 29/419:10CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$241
Fri 10/415:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 13/419:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/12$292
Fri 23/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/117:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$295
Tue 24/315:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 26/318:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$241
Thu 19/306:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 23/306:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$248
Mon 9/206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 13/206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$253
Sun 31/515:15SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Thu 4/619:10CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$277
Direct flights from Sydney to Cairns
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Cairns based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
Mon 19/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 22/118:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$203
Tue 27/115:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 29/118:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$211
Sat 24/112:50SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/118:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$217
Thu 29/106:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 1/218:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$220
Thu 15/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 19/106:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$224
Thu 15/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sun 18/106:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$230
Fri 6/314:40SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/306:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$232
Mon 12/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Tue 20/106:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$233
Sun 11/106:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 15/106:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$235
Fri 6/315:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 9/306:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$244
Sun 11/106:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 14/117:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12$245
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Cairns. Data last updated 11 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 16/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 18/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$275
Tue 16/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 17/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$278
Tue 16/1220:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 20/1218:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$319
Tue 16/1209:00SYD - CNS
1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$338
Tue 16/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1214:40CNS - SYD
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$365
Tue 16/1208:30SYD - CNS
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1215:50CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$390
Tue 16/1208:30SYD - CNS
1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 25/1214:40CNS - SYD
1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/12$414
Wed 17/1206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 21/1218:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$355
Sun 21/1208:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1210:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/12$322
One-way flights from Sydney to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
Sun 25/108:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12$125
Sat 16/508:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/12$126
Sat 24/106:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$128
Sat 17/106:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12$129
Fri 16/115:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$132
Thu 15/120:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$134
Fri 9/106:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$135
Sat 24/112:50SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12$137
Sat 16/510:30SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$138
Thu 22/114:40SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/12$140
Mon 26/106:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$141
Fri 6/315:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$144
Find flight deals from Sydney to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Cairns that are best for you.
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Sydney
Fly to
Cairns
Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 24/4
19:15-22:25
Nonstop3h 10m
Cairns
Thu 30/4
19:10-22:05
Nonstop2h 55m
$224
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 10/3
06:20-08:20
Nonstop3h 00m
Cairns
Sat 14/3
18:05-22:05
Nonstop3h 00m
$232
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 11/1
06:20-08:20
Nonstop3h 00m
Cairns
Thu 15/1
06:40-10:40
Nonstop3h 00m
$235
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 25/4
15:15-18:25
Nonstop3h 10m
Cairns
Wed 29/4
19:10-22:05
Nonstop2h 55m
$241
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 24/3
15:25-17:30
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Thu 26/3
18:05-22:05
Nonstop3h 00m
$241
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 19/3
06:20-08:20
Nonstop3h 00m
Cairns
Mon 23/3
06:40-10:40
Nonstop3h 00m
$248
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 2/5
08:10-11:25
Nonstop3h 15m
Cairns
Wed 6/5
12:10-15:05
Nonstop2h 55m
$251
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 9/2
06:20-08:20
Nonstop3h 00m
Cairns
Fri 13/2
06:40-10:40
Nonstop3h 00m
$253
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 10/1
15:25-17:30
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Wed 14/1
17:35-21:35
Nonstop3h 00m
$272
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 31/5
15:15-18:25
Nonstop3h 10m
Cairns
Thu 4/6
19:10-22:05
Nonstop2h 55m
$277
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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 5 December 2025.
Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of $117). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $183). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CNS?
Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
When flying from Sydney to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Cairns flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Cairns?
Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns
Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
The most flights from SYD to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).
How often are flights from Sydney to Cairns delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Sydney and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Cairns flights?
Over the past year, Shanghai Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 1% of flights being delayed.
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 11 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Sydney to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Cairns?
If you book a flight from Sydney to Cairns, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith to Cairns. Flights to Cairns (CNS) from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) take 3h 00m for a nonstop flight. There are 32 flights from Kingsford Smith to Cairns per day from 3 airlines.
How popular is this Sydney to Cairns flight route?
Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns have been viewed 8,015 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Cairns?
Airlines like Jetstar fly from Sydney to Cairns in about 3h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Sydney and Cairns are separated by a distance of 1970 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Cairns round-trip from $118. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $164, and Qantas Airways, from $199. Jetstar is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Cairns one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $96. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Cairns for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Cairns?
Before booking your flight to Cairns from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air India (89%), Singapore Airlines (88%), Virgin Australia( 84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns?
While on average a flight from Sydney to Cairns is generally $532, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $107. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairns), you can expect to pay $220 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of $117). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $183). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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