How do most travelers feel about Qantas Airways?

The general consensus from 933 Cheapflights users is that Qantas Airways is a 7.5/10. Select your travel dates above for updated prices on flights from Sydney to Cairns (SYD-CNS).

Can I get a flight from Sydney to Cairns on Qantas Airways for under $460?

8 Qantas Airways flights from SYD to CNS have recently been found on Cheapflights for under $460. Click here to find the best deals to Cairns for your desired dates.

Weekly Qantas Airways flight availability from Sydney to Cairns

The most Qantas Airways flights from SYD to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer Qantas Airways flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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.

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).

$185+ Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns

Cheapflights users flying from Sydney 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 Sydney to Cairns in 2025

One-way from	$185
Return from	$460
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	March
Average price (all airlines)	$337

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Can I get a flight from Sydney to Cairns on Qantas Airways for under $460?
8 Qantas Airways flights from SYD to CNS have recently been found on Cheapflights for under $460. Click here to find the best deals to Cairns for your desired dates.
How do most travelers feel about Qantas Airways?
The general consensus from 933 Cheapflights users is that Qantas Airways is a 7.5/10. Select your travel dates above for updated prices on flights from Sydney to Cairns (SYD-CNS).

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Cheapest Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns
Explore the most affordable Qantas Airways flight options available from Sydney to Cairns. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 12 November 2025.

Wed 10/1206:00SYD - CNS

1 stop5h 45mQantas Airways

Fri 12/1211:35CNS - SYD

1 stop6h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/11$567

Thu 4/1206:00SYD - CNS

1 stop5h 45mQantas Airways

Thu 4/1215:35CNS - SYD

1 stop5h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/11$573

Wed 12/1117:00SYD - CNS

1 stop7h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 13/1111:35CNS - SYD

1 stop9h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/11$587

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Discover carefully curated Qantas Airways flight deals from Sydney to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 November 2025.

Mon 12/114:10SYD - CNS

Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways

Mon 19/106:00CNS - SYD

1 stop6h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/11$460

Mon 9/214:10SYD - CNS

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Thu 12/211:35CNS - SYD

1 stop9h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/11$472

Mon 2/316:15SYD - CNS

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Thu 5/311:05CNS - SYD

1 stop5h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/11$533

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Wed 10/1206:00SYD - CNS

1 stop5h 45mQantas Airways

Fri 12/1211:35CNS - SYD

1 stop6h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/11$567

Thu 4/1206:00SYD - CNS

1 stop5h 45mQantas Airways

Thu 4/1215:35CNS - SYD

1 stop5h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/11$573

Wed 12/1117:00SYD - CNS

1 stop7h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 13/1111:35CNS - SYD

1 stop9h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/11$587

One-way Qantas Airways flights to Cairns
Search for one-way Qantas Airways flight options to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 November 2025.

Mon 9/214:10SYD - CNS

Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/11$185

Fri 23/114:10SYD - CNS

Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/11$187

Fri 13/206:30SYD - CNS

1 stop8h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/11$274

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

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Qantas Airways flight from Sydney to Cairns in August, with an average price of $198. Conversely, traveling with Qantas Airways from Sydney to Cairns in February will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $412. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

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10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2025

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2025

1 hour flight, on time, pleasant flight, easy boarding, nice staff.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2025

Great lounges, excellent service, comfortable seats

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2025

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2025

First time flying with & would recommend 👌

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Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns (SYD - CNS)

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