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SYD — CNS
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns are usually found in May or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday
Cheap 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 14 February 2025.
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 14 February 2025.
Fri 14/306:00SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 18/306:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 12/2$210
Wed 9/406:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 17/419:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$256
Wed 16/715:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 31/706:00CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/2$342
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 14 February 2025.
Fri 14/306:00SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 18/306:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 12/2$210
Wed 9/406:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 17/419:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$256
Wed 16/715:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 31/706:00CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/2$342
Thu 27/314:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 30/308:00CNS - SYD
1 stop9h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$463
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 14 February 2025.
Fri 14/306:00SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 18/306:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 12/2$210
Wed 9/406:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 17/419:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$256
Sat 29/308:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Tue 1/414:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/2$359
Sat 1/309:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 2/312:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/2$829
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Cairns. Data last updated 14 February 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 21/207:30SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/209:15CNS - SYD
1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/2$390
Sat 22/206:00SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/206:00CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$302
Sun 23/206:00SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 26/218:20CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 12/2$221
Sun 23/219:15SYD - CNS
2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/212:45CNS - SYD
2 stops18h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/2$2,109
Thu 6/308:05SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 9/309:15CNS - SYD
1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/2$344
Fri 14/306:00SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 18/306:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 12/2$210
Fri 21/319:00SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/318:20CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$286
Thu 27/306:05SYD - CNS
1 stop12h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 30/308:00CNS - SYD
1 stop9h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$531
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 14 February 2025.
Wed 5/306:00SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 13/2$110
Wed 19/208:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/2$145
Wed 19/209:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/2$240
Sun 23/206:40SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$331
Find flights from Sydney to Cairns within your budget
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 14 February 2025.
Fly from
Sydney
Fly to
Cairns
Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 14/3
06:00-08:00
Nonstop3h 00m
Cairns
Tue 18/3
06:40-10:40
Nonstop3h 00m
$210
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 9/4
06:10-09:15
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Thu 17/4
19:15-22:10
Nonstop2h 55m
$256
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 16/7
15:20-18:35
Nonstop3h 15m
Cairns
Thu 31/7
06:00-10:40
1 stop4h 40m
$342
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 27/3
14:45-16:50
Nonstop3h 05m
Cairns
Sun 30/3
08:00-18:20
1 stop9h 20m
$463
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 5/3
06:00-08:00
Nonstop3h 00m
$110
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 19/2
08:10-10:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$145
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 19/2
09:45-11:50
Nonstop3h 05m
$240
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 23/2
06:40-11:10
1 stop5h 30m
$331
Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.
Deals found on 13/2
Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns
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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Cairns
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 7 February 2025.
Booking 60 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of $189). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 14 February 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 71% versus a flight in the morning.
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 10 February 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Cairns flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 14 February 2025.
The most flights from SYD to CNS are scheduled on a Wednesday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 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 inches 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 14 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Sydney to Cairns. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.
Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.
Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.
Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.
Related info for your journey
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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 21 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 11,033 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Cairns round-trip from $210. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $342, and Qantas Airways, from $463. Jetstar is currently priced 38% 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 $110. 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: ANA (100%), Qatar Airways (94%), Etihad Airways( 94%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns?
While on average a flight from Sydney to Cairns is generally $1,239, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $103. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairns), you can expect to pay $186 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of $189). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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