Question 1

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Find a great deal and save up to 22% by booking at least 39 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Sydney to Cairns within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $370.

Question 2

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that flying from Sydney to Cairns on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 3

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Sydney to Cairns is generally $921, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $95. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairns), you can expect to pay $198 for that flight.

Question 4

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Cairns one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Virgin Australia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $94. However, be on the lookout for offers from Jetstar and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Cairns for a low price.

Question 5

Are there last-minute flights available from Sydney to Cairns for under $300?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Sydney to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than $300.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns return?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Cairns from $196 return. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Jetstar. Virgin Australia is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

How popular is this Sydney to Cairns flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns have been viewed 12,160 times in the past calendar month.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

March can be a great time to fly to Cairns from Sydney with a flight ticket averaging about $328. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $190. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 9

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Cairns (SYD - CNS)?

Accepted Answer

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the evening.

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Tigerair Australia. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight to Cairns from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Etihad Airways (100%), Delta (100%), ANA( 100%).

Question 12

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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 2h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Kingsford Smith to Cairns per day from 4 airlines.

Question 13

Can I find flights from Sydney to Cairns for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Sydney to Cairns for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Virgin Australia for just $196, but on average you can expect to pay $234.

Question 14

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Cairns for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Sydney to Cairns under $200. A good price for a direct flight from Sydney to Cairns is less than $253.

Question 15

Which airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of the carriers operating flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Tigerair Australia, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

SYD - CNS	Price	$182 - $327
CNS	Temperature	21 - 27 °C
CNS	Precipitation	20 - 430 mm

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
57%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
42%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	5daily flights
Monday	6daily flights
Tuesday	0daily flights
Wednesday	3daily flights
Thursday	0daily flights
Friday	5daily flights
Saturday	0daily flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns are usually found in March or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Sydney to Cairns

All the information you need to plan the best SYD to CNS flight in 2021: compare Sydney to Cairns flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cairns.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Cairns?

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Cairns (SYD - CNS)?