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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 AU$ 108 and round-trip from AU$ 254. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 108 AU$ 158
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$ 158 AU$ 108
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 118 AU$ 158
      25% off
      25% off
      AU$ 158 AU$ 118
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 120 AU$ 158
      24% off
      24% off
      AU$ 158 AU$ 120
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 122
      23% off
      AU$ 158 AU$ 122
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 123
      22% off
      AU$ 158 AU$ 123
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 124
      32% off
      AU$ 182 AU$ 124
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 124
      32% off
      AU$ 182 AU$ 124
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126
      31% off
      AU$ 182 AU$ 126
    • CNS 10:55
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 14:55
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 130
      18% off
      AU$ 158 AU$ 130
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 254 AU$ 329
      23% off
      23% off
      AU$ 329 AU$ 254
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 11:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 256 AU$ 329
      22% off
      22% off
      AU$ 329 AU$ 256
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 256 AU$ 329
      22% off
      22% off
      AU$ 329 AU$ 256
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 259
      21% off
      AU$ 329 AU$ 259
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 261
      21% off
      AU$ 329 AU$ 261
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 264
      20% off
      AU$ 329 AU$ 264
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 276
      16% off
      AU$ 329 AU$ 276
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 277
      16% off
      AU$ 329 AU$ 277
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 279
      15% off
      AU$ 329 AU$ 279
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
      SYD 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 108 AU$ 158
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$ 158 AU$ 108
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 118 AU$ 158
      25% off
      25% off
      AU$ 158 AU$ 118
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 120 AU$ 158
      24% off
      24% off
      AU$ 158 AU$ 120
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 122
      23% off
      AU$ 158 AU$ 122
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 123
      22% off
      AU$ 158 AU$ 123
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 124
      32% off
      AU$ 182 AU$ 124
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 124
      32% off
      AU$ 182 AU$ 124
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126
      31% off
      AU$ 182 AU$ 126
    • CNS 10:55
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 14:55
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 130
      18% off
      AU$ 158 AU$ 130
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 124 AU$ 751
      83% off
      83% off
      AU$ 751 AU$ 124
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 124 AU$ 751
      83% off
      83% off
      AU$ 751 AU$ 124
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126 AU$ 751
      83% off
      83% off
      AU$ 751 AU$ 126
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 133
      82% off
      AU$ 751 AU$ 133
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 136
      82% off
      AU$ 751 AU$ 136
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 137
      82% off
      AU$ 751 AU$ 137
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 137
      82% off
      AU$ 751 AU$ 137
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 138
      82% off
      AU$ 751 AU$ 138
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 139
      81% off
      AU$ 751 AU$ 139
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 261 AU$ 1,599
      84% off
      84% off
      AU$ 1,599 AU$ 261
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 299 AU$ 1,599
      81% off
      81% off
      AU$ 1,599 AU$ 299
    • CNS 17:35
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 21:35
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 327 AU$ 1,599
      80% off
      80% off
      AU$ 1,599 AU$ 327
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 349
      78% off
      AU$ 1,599 AU$ 349
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 349
      78% off
      AU$ 1,599 AU$ 349
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 417
      74% off
      AU$ 1,599 AU$ 417
    • CNS 17:35
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 21:35
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 419
      74% off
      AU$ 1,599 AU$ 419
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 436
      73% off
      AU$ 1,599 AU$ 436
    • CNS 17:35
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 21:35
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 445
      72% off
      AU$ 1,599 AU$ 445
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 139 AU$ 182
      24% off
      24% off
      AU$ 182 AU$ 139
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 201 AU$ 583
      66% off
      66% off
      AU$ 583 AU$ 201
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 210 AU$ 583
      64% off
      64% off
      AU$ 583 AU$ 210
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 212
      64% off
      AU$ 583 AU$ 212
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 212
      64% off
      AU$ 583 AU$ 212
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 255
      56% off
      AU$ 583 AU$ 255
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 261
      55% off
      AU$ 583 AU$ 261
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 314
      46% off
      AU$ 583 AU$ 314
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 349
      40% off
      AU$ 583 AU$ 349
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | 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 AU$ 134. You’ll want to avoid October, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 205.

AU$ 205
AU$ 170
AU$ 134
AU$ 99
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 173
    Nov
  • AU$ 139
    Dec
  • AU$ 134
    Jan
  • AU$ 163
    Feb
  • AU$ 146
    Mar
  • AU$ 156
    Apr
  • AU$ 155
    May
  • AU$ 152
    Jun
  • AU$ 152
    Jul
  • AU$ 165
    Aug
  • AU$ 147
    Sep
  • AU$ 205
    Oct

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 AU$ 294. In contrast, October is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 671.

AU$ 671
AU$ 483
AU$ 294
AU$ 106
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 385
    Nov
  • AU$ 518
    Dec
  • AU$ 337
    Jan
  • AU$ 433
    Feb
  • AU$ 410
    Mar
  • AU$ 376
    Apr
  • AU$ 585
    May
  • AU$ 647
    Jun
  • AU$ 294
    Jul
  • AU$ 524
    Aug
  • AU$ 425
    Sep
  • AU$ 671
    Oct

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.

AU$ 238
AU$ 225
AU$ 212
AU$ 199
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 234
    Mon
  • AU$ 229
    Tue
  • AU$ 212
    Wed
  • AU$ 216
    Thu
  • AU$ 227
    Fri
  • AU$ 229
    Sat
  • AU$ 238
    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 AU$ 118) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 118
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 135
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 159
Air Niugini
From AU$ 702

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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. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1426

    Cairns Airport

    17:35

    CNS

    3h

    21:35

    SYD

    - - - W T - S
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  4. VA1422

    Cairns Airport

    15:45

    CNS

    3h

    19:45

    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 AU$ 108
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 254

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 43 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport departs at 06:40, and the last departs at 18:15, with about 11 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 AU$ 362 in November, 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 AU$ 108, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 254. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 17; 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 39 minutes, and around 50 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 AU$ 287. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with one-way fares starting from AU$ 108. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 53 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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