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Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from INR 6,864 and round-trip from INR 14,011. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 6,864 INR 12,631
      46% off
      46% off
      INR 12,631 INR 6,864
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 6,906 INR 35,157
      80% off
      80% off
      INR 35,157 INR 6,906
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 6,906 INR 35,157
      80% off
      80% off
      INR 35,157 INR 6,906
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,105
      80% off
      INR 35,157 INR 7,105
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,333
      79% off
      INR 35,157 INR 7,333
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,418
      79% off
      INR 35,157 INR 7,418
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,574
      40% off
      INR 12,631 INR 7,574
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,731
      39% off
      INR 12,631 INR 7,731
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,787
      38% off
      INR 12,631 INR 7,787
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,011 INR 19,930
      30% off
      30% off
      INR 19,930 INR 14,011
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,111 INR 19,930
      28% off
      28% off
      INR 19,930 INR 14,111
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,125 INR 19,930
      28% off
      28% off
      INR 19,930 INR 14,125
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,125
      28% off
      INR 19,930 INR 14,125
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,125
      28% off
      INR 19,930 INR 14,125
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,125
      28% off
      INR 19,930 INR 14,125
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,125
      28% off
      INR 19,930 INR 14,125
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 15,745
      21% off
      INR 19,930 INR 15,745
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 15,915
      20% off
      INR 19,930 INR 15,915
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
      SYD 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 6,906 INR 16,105
      56% off
      56% off
      INR 16,105 INR 6,906
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 6,906 INR 16,105
      56% off
      56% off
      INR 16,105 INR 6,906
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,105 INR 16,105
      56% off
      56% off
      INR 16,105 INR 7,105
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,333
      54% off
      INR 16,105 INR 7,333
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,418
      54% off
      INR 16,105 INR 7,418
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,787
      52% off
      INR 16,105 INR 7,787
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,242
      49% off
      INR 16,105 INR 8,242
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,242
      49% off
      INR 16,105 INR 8,242
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,299
      48% off
      INR 16,105 INR 8,299
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 6,906 INR 35,157
      80% off
      80% off
      INR 35,157 INR 6,906
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 6,906 INR 35,157
      80% off
      80% off
      INR 35,157 INR 6,906
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,105 INR 35,157
      80% off
      80% off
      INR 35,157 INR 7,105
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,333
      79% off
      INR 35,157 INR 7,333
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,418
      79% off
      INR 35,157 INR 7,418
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,787
      78% off
      INR 35,157 INR 7,787
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,242
      77% off
      INR 35,157 INR 8,242
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,242
      77% off
      INR 35,157 INR 8,242
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,299
      76% off
      INR 35,157 INR 8,299
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 18:10
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 12,377 INR 35,823
      65% off
      65% off
      INR 35,823 INR 12,377
    • CNS 06:45
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:45
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,011 INR 35,823
      61% off
      61% off
      INR 35,823 INR 14,011
    • CNS 09:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:10
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,338 INR 35,823
      60% off
      60% off
      INR 35,823 INR 14,338
    • CNS 06:45
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:45
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,452
      60% off
      INR 35,823 INR 14,452
    • CNS 18:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 22:10
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
      INR 15,574
      56% off
      INR 35,823 INR 15,574
    • CNS 15:35
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:30
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 15,617
      56% off
      INR 35,823 INR 15,617
    • CNS 06:45
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:45
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 22,722
      37% off
      INR 35,823 INR 22,722
    • CNS 15:35
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:30
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 16 | Virgin Australia
      INR 28,846
      19% off
      INR 35,823 INR 28,846
    • CNS 13:30
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 17:25
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 29,016
      19% off
      INR 35,823 INR 29,016
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 26,501 INR 100,854
      74% off
      74% off
      INR 100,854 INR 26,501
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 16:35
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
      INR 29,002 INR 100,854
      71% off
      71% off
      INR 100,854 INR 29,002
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,924 INR 100,854
      91% off
      91% off
      INR 100,854 INR 8,924
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 23,858
      76% off
      INR 100,854 INR 23,858
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 10,302
      90% off
      INR 100,854 INR 10,302
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 39,262
      61% off
      INR 100,854 INR 39,262
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 22,935
      77% off
      INR 100,854 INR 22,935
    • CNS 18:10
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 17,748
      82% off
      INR 100,854 INR 17,748
    • CNS 15:35
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:30
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 15,617
      85% off
      INR 100,854 INR 15,617
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of INR 8,878. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as INR 11,427.

INR 11,427
INR 10,153
INR 8,878
INR 7,604
    Cheapest
  • INR 10,271
    Oct
  • INR 11,427
    Nov
  • INR 9,207
    Dec
  • INR 8,878
    Jan
  • INR 10,758
    Feb
  • INR 9,666
    Mar
  • INR 10,316
    Apr
  • INR 10,265
    May
  • INR 10,058
    Jun
  • INR 10,017
    Jul
  • INR 10,910
    Aug
  • INR 9,720
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average price of INR 19,501. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching INR 42,871.

INR 42,871
INR 31,186
INR 19,501
INR 7,816
    Cheapest
  • INR 22,782
    Oct
  • INR 25,876
    Nov
  • INR 34,333
    Dec
  • INR 22,317
    Jan
  • INR 28,711
    Feb
  • INR 27,176
    Mar
  • INR 24,886
    Apr
  • INR 38,741
    May
  • INR 42,871
    Jun
  • INR 19,501
    Jul
  • INR 34,735
    Aug
  • INR 28,149
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

INR 15,572
INR 14,688
INR 13,804
INR 12,920
    Cheapest
  • INR 15,427
    Mon
  • INR 14,999
    Tue
  • INR 13,804
    Wed
  • INR 13,964
    Thu
  • INR 14,947
    Fri
  • INR 14,909
    Sat
  • INR 15,572
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Jetstar Airways (from INR 6,850) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From INR 6,850
Virgin Australia
From INR 8,725
Qantas Airways
From INR 10,899

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith 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. JQ955

    Cairns Airport

    15:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    18:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA1422

    Cairns Airport

    15:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    19:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price INR 6,864
Cheapest return ticket price INR 14,011

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport takes about 2 hours 38 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport departs at 06:45, and the last departs at 18:15, with about 12 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around INR 20,761 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 06:40 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 10:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 18:15 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 22:10.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith 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.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport currently start from INR 6,864, and round-trip fares start from INR 14,011. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Dec 14; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 36 minutes, and around 67 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is INR 17,364. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with one-way fares starting from INR 6,864. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 64 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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