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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 US$ 81 and round-trip from US$ 187. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 187 US$ 280
        33% off
        33% off
        US$ 280 US$ 187
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 187 US$ 280
        33% off
        33% off
        US$ 280 US$ 187
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 188 US$ 280
        33% off
        33% off
        US$ 280 US$ 188
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 191
        32% off
        US$ 280 US$ 191
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 191
        32% off
        US$ 280 US$ 191
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 191
        32% off
        US$ 280 US$ 191
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 195
        30% off
        US$ 280 US$ 195
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 17:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 196
        30% off
        US$ 280 US$ 196
      • CNS 18:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 199
        28% off
        US$ 280 US$ 199
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 200
        28% off
        US$ 280 US$ 200
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 201
        28% off
        US$ 280 US$ 201
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 201
        28% off
        US$ 280 US$ 201
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 19 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 81 US$ 156
        48% off
        48% off
        US$ 156 US$ 81
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 83 US$ 156
        47% off
        47% off
        US$ 156 US$ 83
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 26 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 89 US$ 156
        43% off
        43% off
        US$ 156 US$ 89
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 91
        42% off
        US$ 156 US$ 91
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 106
        32% off
        US$ 156 US$ 106
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 27 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 106
        32% off
        US$ 156 US$ 106
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 108
        31% off
        US$ 156 US$ 108
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 109
        30% off
        US$ 156 US$ 109
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 109
        30% off
        US$ 156 US$ 109
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        US$ 110
        28% off
        US$ 156 US$ 110
      • CNS 18:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 110
        28% off
        US$ 156 US$ 110
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 1 | Virgin Australia
        US$ 112
        28% off
        US$ 156 US$ 112
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 19 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 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 US$ 94. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as US$ 120.

US$ 120
US$ 107
US$ 94
US$ 81
    Cheapest
  • US$ 116
    Sep
  • US$ 103
    Oct
  • US$ 120
    Nov
  • US$ 97
    Dec
  • US$ 94
    Jan
  • US$ 113
    Feb
  • US$ 102
    Mar
  • US$ 109
    Apr
  • US$ 108
    May
  • US$ 106
    Jun
  • US$ 106
    Jul
  • US$ 115
    Aug

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 US$ 205. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$ 450.

US$ 450
US$ 328
US$ 205
US$ 83
    Cheapest
  • US$ 278
    Sep
  • US$ 243
    Oct
  • US$ 272
    Nov
  • US$ 361
    Dec
  • US$ 235
    Jan
  • US$ 302
    Feb
  • US$ 286
    Mar
  • US$ 262
    Apr
  • US$ 407
    May
  • US$ 450
    Jun
  • US$ 205
    Jul
  • US$ 365
    Aug

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

US$ 165
US$ 154
US$ 143
US$ 132
    Cheapest
  • US$ 165
    Mon
  • US$ 155
    Tue
  • US$ 143
    Wed
  • US$ 146
    Thu
  • US$ 159
    Fri
  • US$ 158
    Sat
  • US$ 162
    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 US$ 81) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$ 81
Virgin Australia
From US$ 106
Qantas Airways
From US$ 127

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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. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ955

    Cairns Airport

    15:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    18:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1428

    Cairns Airport

    18:15

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:10

    SYD

    S - - W T F S
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  4. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ953

    Cairns Airport

    06:45

    CNS

    3h

    09:45

    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 distance1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceUS$ 81
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$ 187

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 42 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 19:15, with about 38 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 US$ 218 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 US$ 81, and round-trip fares start from US$ 187. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Sep 25; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 36 minutes, and around 52 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 US$ 158. 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 US$ 81. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 39 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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