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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 15:35
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 18:30
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 10:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 13:40
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 187 SGD 266
        30% off
        30% off
        SGD 266 SGD 187
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 197 SGD 266
        26% off
        26% off
        SGD 266 SGD 197
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 207 SGD 266
        22% off
        22% off
        SGD 266 SGD 207
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 208
        22% off
        SGD 266 SGD 208
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 6 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 10:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 13:40
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 209
        21% off
        SGD 266 SGD 209
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 209
        21% off
        SGD 266 SGD 209
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 213
        20% off
        SGD 266 SGD 213
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 215
        19% off
        SGD 266 SGD 215
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 215
        19% off
        SGD 266 SGD 215
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 217
        18% off
        SGD 266 SGD 217
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 218
        18% off
        SGD 266 SGD 218
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 220
        17% off
        SGD 266 SGD 220
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 20 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 95 SGD 149
        36% off
        36% off
        SGD 149 SGD 95
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 104 SGD 149
        30% off
        30% off
        SGD 149 SGD 104
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 104 SGD 149
        30% off
        30% off
        SGD 149 SGD 104
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 105
        30% off
        SGD 149 SGD 105
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 27 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 105
        30% off
        SGD 149 SGD 105
      • CNS 18:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 16 | Virgin Australia
        SGD 114
        23% off
        SGD 149 SGD 114
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 114
        23% off
        SGD 149 SGD 114
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 117
        21% off
        SGD 149 SGD 117
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 118
        21% off
        SGD 149 SGD 118
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 120
        19% off
        SGD 149 SGD 120
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 121
        19% off
        SGD 149 SGD 121
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 123
        17% off
        SGD 149 SGD 123
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 20 | 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 SGD 114. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as SGD 185.

SGD 185
SGD 150
SGD 114
SGD 79
    Cheapest
  • SGD 185
    Aug
  • SGD 114
    Sep
  • SGD 131
    Oct
  • SGD 153
    Nov
  • SGD 123
    Dec
  • SGD 119
    Jan
  • SGD 144
    Feb
  • SGD 129
    Mar
  • SGD 138
    Apr
  • SGD 137
    May
  • SGD 135
    Jun
  • SGD 134
    Jul

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, July is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport, with an average price of SGD 261. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching SGD 573.

SGD 573
SGD 417
SGD 261
SGD 105
    Cheapest
  • SGD 322
    Aug
  • SGD 294
    Sep
  • SGD 309
    Oct
  • SGD 346
    Nov
  • SGD 459
    Dec
  • SGD 298
    Jan
  • SGD 384
    Feb
  • SGD 363
    Mar
  • SGD 333
    Apr
  • SGD 517
    May
  • SGD 573
    Jun
  • SGD 261
    Jul

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 Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

SGD 209
SGD 193
SGD 177
SGD 161
    Cheapest
  • SGD 209
    Mon
  • SGD 193
    Tue
  • SGD 177
    Wed
  • SGD 183
    Thu
  • SGD 203
    Fri
  • SGD 197
    Sat
  • SGD 202
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport

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Jetstar Airways
From SGD 95
Virgin Australia
From SGD 114
Qantas Airways
From SGD 159

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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

    18:10

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:05

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
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  2. JQ959

    Cairns Airport

    12:40

    CNS

    2h 55m

    15:35

    SYD

    S - T - T - -
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  3. JQ955

    Cairns Airport

    15:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    18:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA1428

    Cairns Airport

    19:15

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:10

    SYD

    S - - W T - S
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  5. VA1424

    Cairns Airport

    16:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    19:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ953

    Cairns Airport

    06:45

    CNS

    3h

    09:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    13:00

    SYD

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

Flight distance 1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SGD 95
Cheapest return ticket price SGD 187

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 56 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Sydney Airport(syd).
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
  • Tickets cost around SGD 163 in September, 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 SGD 319 in August, 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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