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$126+ Cheap flights to Port Douglas

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Port Douglas in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Port Douglas
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Port Douglas. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.

Tue 16/1207:00SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$381
Tue 16/1215:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 18/1206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$384
Tue 16/1219:00SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Sat 20/1215:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/12$403
Tue 16/1220:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 20/1215:50CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$409
Tue 16/1217:00SYD - CNS
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1218:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$420
Thu 18/1208:30SYD - CNS
1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 22/1206:00CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/12$426
Tue 16/1207:30SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 18/1209:15CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/12$445
Mon 15/1214:40SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Mon 22/1211:40CNS - SYD
1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/12$457

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Find the latest flights to Port Douglas in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 16 December 2025.

Return from

$203

One-way from

$126

Popular in

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Cheapest in

March

Average price

$382
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/1-20/1
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Sydney to Port Douglas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Fri 23/1

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$212

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

15:15-18:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Sun 24/5

19:10-22:05

Nonstop2h 55m

$230

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Fri 6/2

18:05-22:05

Nonstop3h 00m

$241

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Thu 15/1

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

$241

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Sat 17/1

11:40-18:40

1 stop6h 00m

$313

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/6

18:30-23:20

1 stop4h 50m

Cairns

Tue 16/6

16:35-19:30

Nonstop2h 55m

$325

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/1

15:25-17:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Sun 18/1

11:40-18:40

1 stop6h 00m

$333

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

12:40-15:55

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Sun 31/5

16:55-22:20

1 stop5h 25m

$333

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/3

11:00-16:40

1 stop6h 40m

Cairns

Tue 24/3

15:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$336

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

19:00-23:05

1 stop5h 05m

Cairns

Wed 14/1

17:35-21:35

Nonstop3h 00m

$337

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Best time to book a flight to Port Douglas

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Port Douglas

When is the best time to book a flight to Port Douglas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Port Douglas. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Port Douglas, you should look to book at least 61 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.

How long is the flight to Port Douglas?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Port Douglas takes 3 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Port Douglas from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Port Douglas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Port Douglas. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Port Douglas should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Port Douglas

The most flights from Sydney to Port Douglas are scheduled on a Monday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Port Douglas?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Port Douglas are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $114
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $147
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $193
Airnorth
Airnorth
From $447

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Port Douglas?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Port Douglas are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Port Douglas by month

Plan your trip to Port Douglas by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Port Douglas ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Port Douglas when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Port Douglas by month

Plan your trip to Port Douglas by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Port Douglas, 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 Port Douglas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Port Douglas. 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 Port Douglas. Reviews last updated 16 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar to Australia. 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
428 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
491 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
428 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

FAQs about flying to Port Douglas

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Port Douglas if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Port Douglas on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Port Douglas?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Port Douglas.

  • How much is a return flight to Port Douglas?

    A return flight to Port Douglas will typically cost around $189, however they can be found for as little as $85.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Port Douglas depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Port Douglas, Townsville offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 minutes).

  • Does Cairns have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns?

    Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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