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Qantas Airways flights from Australia to Cairns (AU0 - CNS)

SYD — CNS
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from Australia to Cairns on Qantas Airways typically fly into Cairns and depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Select your dates above for pricing.

Qantas Airways flights from Australia to Cairns in 2025

Find detailed information about Qantas Airways flights from Australia to Cairns. Explore the options provided by Qantas Airways to plan your journey from Australia to Cairns. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

One-way from

$195

Return from

$527
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 30/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Australia to Cairns
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  • Qantas Airways
  • 6/10-6/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 55m total
  • Australia to Cairns
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Cheapest Qantas Airways flights from Australia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable Qantas Airways flight options available from Australia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Sat 30/813:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 7/917:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/8$543
Sat 30/811:00SYD - CNS
1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 8/917:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/8$572
Sun 31/806:00SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 31/817:20CNS - SYD
1 stop5h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/8$586

Travel insights for Qantas Airways flights from Australia to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about Qantas Airways flights from Australia to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Cairns with Qantas Airways?

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Qantas Airways flight from Australia to Cairns in November, with an average price of $133. Conversely, traveling with Qantas Airways from Australia to Cairns in February will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $277. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Weekly Qantas Airways flight availability from Australia to Cairns

The most Qantas Airways flights from AU0 to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer Qantas Airways flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Cairns by month

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

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.

Temperature in Cairns by month

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

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).

Best time to book a flight from Australia to Cairns

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