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17 Oct — 24 Oct1
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Flights to Port Douglas in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Port Douglas

Sat 5/1206:20 -
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Sun 13/1206:40 -
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Deal found 14/9$237
Mon 30/1106:20 -
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Sun 6/1206:40 -
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Deal found 14/9$242
Fri 16/1020:15 -
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Tue 20/1018:10 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 15/9$243
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Deal found 16/9$247
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Thu 22/1018:10 -
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Deal found 17/9$249
Sat 17/1020:15 -
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Thu 22/1018:10 -
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Deal found 12/9$251
Fri 16/1020:15 -
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Mon 19/1006:45 -
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Deal found 16/9$254
Thu 15/1020:15 -
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Sun 18/1006:45 -
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Deal found 16/9$261
Sat 10/1015:15 -
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Wed 14/1006:45 -
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Deal found 13/9$263

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Return from

$233

One-way from

$143

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$338
Jetstar
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  • 11/1-15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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  • 3/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Sydney to Port Douglas
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Tue 10/11

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/12

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/10

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/10

20:15-22:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$197

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

19:30-23:20

1 stop4h 50m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/9

07:00-13:10

1 stop6h 10m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/9

14:00-20:10

1 stop6h 10m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

09:00-14:05

1 stop6h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Port Douglas

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.

Weekly flight availability to Port Douglas

The most flights from Sydney to Port Douglas are scheduled on a Wednesday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 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 $89
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $117
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $181
Airnorth
Airnorth
From $302

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

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

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).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Port Douglas?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Port Douglas

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
475 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

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
475 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

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
1,099 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

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
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

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

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 $295, however they can be found for as little as $143.

  • 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. Spacious 7-Bedroom Queenslander Retreat | Privacy, Comfort & Bushland Serenity is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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