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Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jun 15 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,008 DKK 1,500
        33% off
        33% off
        DKK 1,500 DKK 1,008
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jun 16 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,033 DKK 1,500
        31% off
        31% off
        DKK 1,500 DKK 1,033
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jun 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,047 DKK 1,500
        30% off
        30% off
        DKK 1,500 DKK 1,047
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 23 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,054
        30% off
        DKK 1,500 DKK 1,054
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jun 15 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,063
        28% off
        DKK 1,500 DKK 1,063
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 2 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,077
        28% off
        DKK 1,500 DKK 1,077
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jun 16 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,085
        28% off
        DKK 1,500 DKK 1,085
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jun 1 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jun 6 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,091
        27% off
        DKK 1,500 DKK 1,091
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, May 30 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jun 6 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,091
        27% off
        DKK 1,500 DKK 1,091
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 18 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 23 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,110
        26% off
        DKK 1,500 DKK 1,110
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, May 26 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, May 28 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jun 6 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 480 DKK 694
        31% off
        31% off
        DKK 694 DKK 480
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jul 7 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 481 DKK 694
        31% off
        31% off
        DKK 694 DKK 481
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jul 5 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 481 DKK 694
        31% off
        31% off
        DKK 694 DKK 481
      • CNS 10:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 13:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jul 4 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 481
        31% off
        DKK 694 DKK 481
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jun 28 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 481
        31% off
        DKK 694 DKK 481
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jul 3 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 481
        31% off
        DKK 694 DKK 481
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jun 7 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 495
        28% off
        DKK 694 DKK 495
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jun 29 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 498
        28% off
        DKK 694 DKK 498
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 499
        28% off
        DKK 694 DKK 499
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 9 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 513
        26% off
        DKK 694 DKK 513
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, May 26 | 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 DKK 566. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as DKK 818.

DKK 818
DKK 692
DKK 566
DKK 440
    Cheapest
  • DKK 818
    May
  • DKK 587
    Jun
  • DKK 733
    Jul
  • DKK 669
    Aug
  • DKK 566
    Sep
  • DKK 652
    Oct
  • DKK 762
    Nov
  • DKK 614
    Dec
  • DKK 592
    Jan
  • DKK 718
    Feb
  • DKK 645
    Mar
  • DKK 688
    Apr

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.

DKK 1,046
DKK 948
DKK 850
DKK 752
    Cheapest
  • DKK 1,012
    Mon
  • DKK 940
    Tue
  • DKK 850
    Wed
  • DKK 890
    Thu
  • DKK 1,046
    Fri
  • DKK 960
    Sat
  • DKK 996
    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 DKK 478
Virgin Australia
From DKK 552
Qantas Airways
From DKK 739
Air Niugini
From DKK 2,973

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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. 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 priceDKK 480
Cheapest return ticket priceDKK 1,008

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 DKK 909 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 DKK 1,707 in May, 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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