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Cheap flights from Cairns to New South Wales from $149

CNS — SYD
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to New South Wales

Wed 9/1206:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Fri 11/1211:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 9/10$261
Thu 10/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Mon 14/1220:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 10/10$262
Wed 23/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 10/120:30 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 11/10$270
Fri 11/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Wed 16/1215:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 13/10$272
Thu 3/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 6/1214:40 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 9/10$274
Wed 11/1106:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Tue 17/1106:20 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 13/10$278
Thu 3/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 6/1206:20 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 11/10$280
Sat 5/1206:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 6/1208:10 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 14/10$281
Fri 4/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 6/1206:20 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 11/10$282
Tue 27/1011:40 -
1 stop8h 50m
Wed 28/1007:05 -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 10/10$452
Sat 24/1014:50 -
1 stop4h 35m
Wed 28/1007:05 -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 9/10$457
Tue 27/1009:15 -
1 stop11h 15m
Sat 31/1018:30 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 11/10$495

Find flight deals from Cairns to New South Wales

Round-trip from

$261

One-way from

$149

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/12-11/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Cairns to New South Wales
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Cairns to New South Wales
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 3/11

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 12/11

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 14/11

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 11/11

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$172

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 6/11

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$172

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 7/11

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$195

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 23/10

06:45-10:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$195

CairnsNewcastle

CNS Cairns - NTL Newcastle Williamtown

CNSNTL

Cairns

Fri 1/1

06:00-11:30

1 stop4h 30m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 3/11

06:00-14:40

1 stop7h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$217

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 18/11

11:40-18:10

1 stop5h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$217

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to New South Wales

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New South Wales from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to New South Wales

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to New South Wales?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to New South Wales (average of $244). Flying from Cairns to New South Wales in December is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 CNS to NSW?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to New South Wales is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 78% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to New South Wales

The most flights from CNS to AUNSW are scheduled on a Monday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to New South Wales?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cairns to New South Wales flights typically cost between $301 and $466 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $261 on Jetstar (9 Dec–11 Dec).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to New South Wales?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to New South Wales, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to New South Wales?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New South Wales

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Cairns to New South Wales. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
478 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
478 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
478 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,109 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
478 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
573 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
478 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to New South Wales?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New South Wales from Cairns.

  • How popular is this Cairns to New South Wales flight route?

    Flights from Cairns to New South Wales have been viewed 1,095 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to New South Wales?

    For as low as $270, Jetstar can have you in New South Wales from Cairns in 3h. Cairns and New South Wales are separated by a distance of 1970 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to New South Wales one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $102. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cairns to New South Wales for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cairns to New South Wales?

    While some choose either Cairns - Coolangatta Gold Coast or Cairns - Lord Howe Island, Cairns - Sydney Kingsford Smith is the most popular route from Cairns to New South Wales.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to New South Wales?

    Consider IndiGo (76%), Qatar Airways (74%) or Air Canada (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to New South Wales.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to New South Wales?

    On average you can expect to pay $344 for a flight from Cairns to New South Wales. The cheapest flight overall is $123 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Sydney Kingsford Smith) is currently priced at $228.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to New South Wales that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to New South Wales?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to New South Wales?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to New South Wales 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 Cairns to New South Wales?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to New South Wales (average of $244). Flying from Cairns to New South Wales in December is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to New South Wales

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$111Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$129Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$187Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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