Question 1

How popular is this Sydney to Cairns flight route?

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Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns have been viewed 10,072 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

Question 2

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Cairns round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Cairns round-trip from $207. Jetstar is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Booking 79 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. Find deals

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Cairns flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns

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The most flights from SYD to CNS are scheduled on a Thursday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns?

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While on average a flight from Sydney to Cairns is generally $1,624, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $104. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairns), you can expect to pay $210 for that flight.

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What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Cairns?

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Before booking your flight to Cairns from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (90%), Virgin Australia (86%), Singapore Airlines( 86%).

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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Users have found that flying from Sydney to Cairns on a Sunday 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 13

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 45% by booking at least 61 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 $348.

Question 14

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

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March can be a great time to fly to Cairns from Sydney with a flight ticket averaging about $319. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $142. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CNS?

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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 31% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 16

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

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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 29 flights from Kingsford Smith to Cairns per day from 3 airlines.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Cairns?

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Cairns?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Sydney to Cairns. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Cairns?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Sydney to Cairns by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Cairns with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Sydney to Cairns, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Cairns become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$207
One-way from	$113
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$382
Good round-trip deal	$246 or less
Good one-way deal	$144 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$181	Average$303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$194	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$253	Average$607	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns are usually found in March or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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