Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cairns to Sydney flights typically cost between $285 and $447 in December. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $261 on Jetstar (9 Dec–11 Dec).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cairns to Sydney flights typically cost between $285 and $447 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $261 on Jetstar (9 Dec–11 Dec).

Question 2

How often are flights from Cairns to Sydney delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 13% of weekly flights between Cairns and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How popular is this Cairns to Sydney flight route?

Accepted Answer

The Cairns to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight path was viewed by 1,120 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Cairns to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Cairns to Sydney will take you 2h 55m. The distance from Cairns to Sydney is about 1970 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Sydney round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at $111, Jetstar will fly you from Cairns to Sydney and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $129 and $186, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Sydney for 65% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $102. Virgin Australia flights start at $121 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $173 one-way.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Cairns to Sydney is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Sydney (average of $231). Flying from Cairns to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Sydney flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings 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.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Sydney

Accepted Answer

The most flights from CNS to SYD are scheduled on a Friday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Cairns to Sydney is generally $340, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $123. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $224 for that flight.

Question 17

What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Cairns to Sydney consider choosing IndiGo(76%), Qatar Airways(74%) or Air Canada(74%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cairns to Sydney.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairns to Sydney in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 78% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

If you wish to fly to Sydney from Cairns, then you need to book flights from Cairns to Sydney Kingsford Smith. There are 27 flights from Cairns (CNS) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) per day to choose from. Flights to Sydney from Cairns are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 55m is how long a nonstop flight from Cairns to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically takes.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Cairns to Sydney.

Question 26

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

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Sydney from Cairns shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 27

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

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$261
One-way from	$149
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$361
Good round-trip deal	$295 or less
Good one-way deal	$199 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$112	Average$320	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$130	Average$317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$186	Average$276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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

The best time to book flights from Cairns to Sydney is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairns to Sydney in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 78% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Sydney flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Sydney flights typically cost between $285 and $447 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $261 on Jetstar (9 Dec–11 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Sydney

The most flights from CNS to SYD are scheduled on a Friday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

How often are flights from Cairns to Sydney delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Cairns and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Sydney flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Sydney flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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Cairns to Sydney flights typically cost between $285 and $447 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $261 on Jetstar (9 Dec–11 Dec).