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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 MYR 347 and round-trip from MYR 602. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • 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
        MYR 602 MYR 924
        35% off
        35% off
        MYR 924 MYR 602
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 11:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 13:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 606 MYR 924
        34% off
        34% off
        MYR 924 MYR 606
      • 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
        MYR 607 MYR 924
        34% off
        34% off
        MYR 924 MYR 607
      • 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
        MYR 607
        34% off
        MYR 924 MYR 607
      • 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
        MYR 607
        34% off
        MYR 924 MYR 607
      • 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 | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 607
        34% off
        MYR 924 MYR 607
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 607
        34% off
        MYR 924 MYR 607
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 657
        28% off
        MYR 924 MYR 657
      • CNS 15:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 19:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 688
        26% off
        MYR 924 MYR 688
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 689
        25% off
        MYR 924 MYR 689
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 693
        25% off
        MYR 924 MYR 693
      • CNS 15:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 19:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 693
        25% off
        MYR 924 MYR 693
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 347 MYR 604
        43% off
        43% off
        MYR 604 MYR 347
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 354 MYR 604
        41% off
        41% off
        MYR 604 MYR 354
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 357 MYR 604
        41% off
        41% off
        MYR 604 MYR 357
      • CNS 15:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 19:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 26 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 375
        38% off
        MYR 604 MYR 375
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 379
        37% off
        MYR 604 MYR 379
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 398
        34% off
        MYR 604 MYR 398
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 414
        31% off
        MYR 604 MYR 414
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 424
        30% off
        MYR 604 MYR 424
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 428
        28% off
        MYR 604 MYR 428
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 443
        27% off
        MYR 604 MYR 443
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 452
        25% off
        MYR 604 MYR 452
      • CNS 15:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 19:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 453
        25% off
        MYR 604 MYR 453
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 10 | 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 MYR 381. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as MYR 491.

MYR 491
MYR 436
MYR 381
MYR 326
    Cheapest
  • MYR 441
    Oct
  • MYR 491
    Nov
  • MYR 396
    Dec
  • MYR 381
    Jan
  • MYR 462
    Feb
  • MYR 415
    Mar
  • MYR 443
    Apr
  • MYR 441
    May
  • MYR 432
    Jun
  • MYR 430
    Jul
  • MYR 469
    Aug
  • MYR 418
    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 MYR 837. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching MYR 1,840.

MYR 1,840
MYR 1,339
MYR 837
MYR 336
    Cheapest
  • MYR 978
    Oct
  • MYR 1,111
    Nov
  • MYR 1,474
    Dec
  • MYR 958
    Jan
  • MYR 1,232
    Feb
  • MYR 1,167
    Mar
  • MYR 1,068
    Apr
  • MYR 1,663
    May
  • MYR 1,840
    Jun
  • MYR 837
    Jul
  • MYR 1,491
    Aug
  • MYR 1,208
    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 Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

MYR 671
MYR 633
MYR 594
MYR 556
    Cheapest
  • MYR 671
    Mon
  • MYR 638
    Tue
  • MYR 594
    Wed
  • MYR 601
    Thu
  • MYR 651
    Fri
  • MYR 645
    Sat
  • MYR 665
    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 MYR 285) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From MYR 285
Virgin Australia
From MYR 368
Qantas Airways
From MYR 464

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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. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    13:00

    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 - W T F S
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  3. VA1422

    Cairns Airport

    15:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    19:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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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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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 MYR 347
Cheapest return ticket price MYR 602

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 3 hours 7 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 14 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 MYR 880 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 MYR 347, and round-trip fares start from MYR 602. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 4; 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 43 minutes, and around 68 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 MYR 772. 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 MYR 347. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 68 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. 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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