Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns

Flight FAQs

From Sydney to Cairns

What days are direct flights available from Sydney to Cairns?

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

Within the past month, 10,332 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns.

What percent of flights are delayed?

Based on our current data, flights from Sydney to Cairns are usually delayed by up to 40 min or more.

How many passenger seats are available on a flight on this route?

On average, there are a total of 1,156 seats offered from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns per day.

What is the cheapest airline for this route?

The cheapest airline for this route is Virgin Australia Airlines. When flying this airline from Sydney to Cairns, you can expect to find 75 flights per day available for this route, on average.

How long does the flight from Sydney to Cairns take?

A direct flight takes up to 4 hours, covering a distance of 1,232 kilometres.

How many flights depart from Sydney to Cairns on average per day?

Per day, 53 flights depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 8% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 53% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 34% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 6% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Sydney or Cairns?

When travelling, we recommend packing in preparation to handle common weather conditions. The rainfall in Sydney is typically less than Cairns. We can gather that this will continue over the next 15 days.

Is Sydney weather warmer or cooler than Cairns?

Temperatures around the 31 °Cs can be experienced in January. The weather in Cairns is hotter than in Sydney. Plan for potential changes in flight availability as peak weather approaches in this location.