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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 230 AU$ 300
        23% off
        23% off
        AU$ 300 AU$ 230
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jul 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 239 AU$ 300
        20% off
        20% off
        AU$ 300 AU$ 239
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jul 25 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 239 AU$ 300
        20% off
        20% off
        AU$ 300 AU$ 239
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jul 22 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jul 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 239
        20% off
        AU$ 300 AU$ 239
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jul 25 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 240
        20% off
        AU$ 300 AU$ 240
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 23 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 240
        20% off
        AU$ 300 AU$ 240
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jul 22 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jul 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 241
        20% off
        AU$ 300 AU$ 241
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jun 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 242
        19% off
        AU$ 300 AU$ 242
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 19 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 243
        19% off
        AU$ 300 AU$ 243
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jul 8 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 243
        19% off
        AU$ 300 AU$ 243
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 3 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jun 5 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 105 AU$ 139
        24% off
        24% off
        AU$ 139 AU$ 105
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jul 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 105 AU$ 139
        24% off
        24% off
        AU$ 139 AU$ 105
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jul 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 105 AU$ 139
        24% off
        24% off
        AU$ 139 AU$ 105
      • CNS 10:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 13:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jul 12 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 105
        24% off
        AU$ 139 AU$ 105
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jul 6 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 105
        24% off
        AU$ 139 AU$ 105
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jul 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 105
        24% off
        AU$ 139 AU$ 105
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jun 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 108
        22% off
        AU$ 139 AU$ 108
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jul 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 109
        22% off
        AU$ 139 AU$ 109
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jun 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 109
        22% off
        AU$ 139 AU$ 109
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jul 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 112
        19% off
        AU$ 139 AU$ 112
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 3 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport, the best time to buy is in September, with an average price of AU$ 123. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 166.

AU$ 166
AU$ 145
AU$ 123
AU$ 102
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 128
    Jun
  • AU$ 160
    Jul
  • AU$ 146
    Aug
  • AU$ 123
    Sep
  • AU$ 142
    Oct
  • AU$ 166
    Nov
  • AU$ 134
    Dec
  • AU$ 129
    Jan
  • AU$ 156
    Feb
  • AU$ 141
    Mar
  • AU$ 150
    Apr
  • AU$ 149
    May

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, June is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport, with an average price of AU$ 297. In contrast, May is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 562.

AU$ 562
AU$ 430
AU$ 297
AU$ 165
  • AU$ 297
    Jun
  • AU$ 362
    Jul
  • AU$ 315
    Aug
  • AU$ 319
    Sep
  • AU$ 336
    Oct
  • AU$ 376
    Nov
  • AU$ 498
    Dec
  • AU$ 324
    Jan
  • AU$ 417
    Feb
  • AU$ 394
    Mar
  • AU$ 361
    Apr
  • AU$ 562
    May

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 227
AU$ 207
AU$ 187
AU$ 167
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 221
    Mon
  • AU$ 206
    Tue
  • AU$ 187
    Wed
  • AU$ 194
    Thu
  • AU$ 227
    Fri
  • AU$ 210
    Sat
  • AU$ 217
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport

See which airlines fly from Cairns to Sydney. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 104
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 120
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 161
Air Niugini
From AU$ 647

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Flight Schedule from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:00

    SYD

    S - T W T F S
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  2. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1428

    Cairns Airport

    19:15

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:10

    SYD

    S - - W T F -
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  4. JQ953

    Cairns Airport

    06:45

    CNS

    3h

    09:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport Flights Info

Flight distance1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceAU$ 105
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 230

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    It takes around 2 hours 55 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Sydney Airport(syd).
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
  • Tickets cost around AU$ 193 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 244 in June, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 06:40 and arrives in Sydney Airport (SYD) at 10:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 18:15 and arrives in Sydney Airport (SYD) at 22:10.
    • The distance from Sydney Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Sydney Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 7512 flights per month.

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