$111+ 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Port Douglas in 2026

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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 20 February 2026.

Tue 28/406:10
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Tue 28/419:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/2$225
Wed 4/306:20
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sat 7/318:05
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/2$228
Sat 28/306:20
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 29/309:15
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/2$230
Thu 5/306:20
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 9/306:40
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/2$232
Sat 18/419:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 26/419:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/2$234
Wed 18/306:20
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Thu 19/306:40
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/2$235
Tue 12/515:15
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 23/519:10
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/2$237
Wed 11/306:20
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 17/306:40
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/2$238
Thu 3/1214:40
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 05m
Virgin Australia
Sat 5/1215:45
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 15/2$240
Wed 18/306:20
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Wed 25/318:05
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/2$242

Find flight deals to Port Douglas

Find the latest flights to Port Douglas in 2026, 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 20 February 2026.

Return from

$225

One-way from

$111

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$271
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/4-28/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Sydney to Port Douglas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price.
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2026

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Sat 28/3

09:05-13:00

Nonstop2h 55m

$225

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/4

10:30-13:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Sun 3/5

06:45-09:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$225

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

06:10-09:20

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

19:10-22:05

Nonstop2h 55m

$225

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/4

06:10-09:20

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

19:10-22:05

Nonstop2h 55m

$225

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

15:15-18:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Tue 23/6

19:10-22:05

Nonstop2h 55m

$225

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/3

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Thu 26/3

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

$225

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/4

15:15-18:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Fri 1/5

19:10-22:05

Nonstop2h 55m

$225

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

10:30-13:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Wed 22/4

19:10-22:05

Nonstop2h 55m

$225

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Sun 29/3

09:15-13:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$225

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

15:15-18:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Wed 20/5

06:45-09:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$230

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/2

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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 18 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Port Douglas, you should look to book at least 29 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 17 February 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Port Douglas should consider flying on Monday evenings, 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 Thursday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

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 20 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, andJetstar to Australia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

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 $235, however they can be found for as little as $90.

  • 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. Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city! is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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