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Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from INR 6,992 and round-trip from INR 14,253. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 6,992 INR 46,086
      85% off
      85% off
      INR 46,086 INR 6,992
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,134 INR 10,492
      32% off
      32% off
      INR 10,492 INR 7,134
    • SYD 06:10
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 7,702 INR 10,492
      27% off
      27% off
      INR 10,492 INR 7,702
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,029
      23% off
      INR 10,492 INR 8,029
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,128
      23% off
      INR 10,492 INR 8,128
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,128
      23% off
      INR 10,492 INR 8,128
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,128
      23% off
      INR 10,492 INR 8,128
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,143
      22% off
      INR 10,492 INR 8,143
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,157
      22% off
      INR 10,492 INR 8,157
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,253 INR 20,912
      32% off
      32% off
      INR 20,912 INR 14,253
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,665 INR 20,912
      30% off
      30% off
      INR 20,912 INR 14,665
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,722 INR 20,912
      30% off
      30% off
      INR 20,912 INR 14,722
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,778
      28% off
      INR 20,912 INR 14,778
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,935
      28% off
      INR 20,912 INR 14,935
    • SYD 11:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 15,120
      28% off
      INR 20,912 INR 15,120
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 15,162
      27% off
      INR 20,912 INR 15,162
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 15,418
      26% off
      INR 20,912 INR 15,418
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 16,469
      21% off
      INR 20,912 INR 16,469
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 6,992 INR 19,877
      65% off
      65% off
      INR 19,877 INR 6,992
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,157 INR 19,877
      59% off
      59% off
      INR 19,877 INR 8,157
    • SYD 18:05
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 20:15
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,398 INR 19,877
      57% off
      57% off
      INR 19,877 INR 8,398
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,498
      56% off
      INR 19,877 INR 8,498
    • SYD 20:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 22:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 9,564
      52% off
      INR 19,877 INR 9,564
    • SYD 18:05
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 20:15
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 10,359
      48% off
      INR 19,877 INR 10,359
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 10,672
      46% off
      INR 19,877 INR 10,672
    • SYD 20:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 22:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 10,786
      46% off
      INR 19,877 INR 10,786
    • SYD 20:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 22:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 11,155
      44% off
      INR 19,877 INR 11,155
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 6,992 INR 46,086
      85% off
      85% off
      INR 46,086 INR 6,992
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,157 INR 46,086
      82% off
      82% off
      INR 46,086 INR 8,157
    • SYD 18:05
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 20:15
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,398 INR 46,086
      82% off
      82% off
      INR 46,086 INR 8,398
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,498
      82% off
      INR 46,086 INR 8,498
    • SYD 20:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 22:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 9,564
      79% off
      INR 46,086 INR 9,564
    • SYD 18:05
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 20:15
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 10,359
      78% off
      INR 46,086 INR 10,359
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 10,672
      77% off
      INR 46,086 INR 10,672
    • SYD 20:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 22:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 10,786
      77% off
      INR 46,086 INR 10,786
    • SYD 20:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 22:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 11,155
      76% off
      INR 46,086 INR 11,155
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 18:05
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 20:15
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,299 INR 29,070
      71% off
      71% off
      INR 29,070 INR 8,299
    • SYD 18:05
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 20:15
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 8,398 INR 29,070
      71% off
      71% off
      INR 29,070 INR 8,398
    • SYD 18:05
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 20:15
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 10,359 INR 29,070
      64% off
      64% off
      INR 29,070 INR 10,359
    • SYD 20:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 22:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 10,786
      63% off
      INR 29,070 INR 10,786
    • SYD 20:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 22:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 11,155
      62% off
      INR 29,070 INR 11,155
    • SYD 06:10
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 12,405
      56% off
      INR 29,070 INR 12,405
    • SYD 15:15
      3h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 17:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 12,704
      56% off
      INR 29,070 INR 12,704
    • SYD 15:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 17:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
      INR 16,683
      43% off
      INR 29,070 INR 16,683
    • SYD 12:40
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 14:55
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Australia
      INR 20,391
      30% off
      INR 29,070 INR 20,391
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 11:45
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 13:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 18,700 INR 30,982
      40% off
      40% off
      INR 30,982 INR 18,700
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 2 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 25,095 INR 30,982
      19% off
      19% off
      INR 30,982 INR 25,095
    • SYD 15:25
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 17:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 14,224 INR 30,982
      54% off
      54% off
      INR 30,982 INR 14,224
    • SYD 15:25
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 17:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 22,068
      28% off
      INR 30,982 INR 22,068
    • SYD 15:25
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 17:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 17,080
      45% off
      INR 30,982 INR 17,080
    • SYD 11:45
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 13:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 16,555
      47% off
      INR 30,982 INR 16,555
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 23,532
      24% off
      INR 30,982 INR 23,532
    • SYD 15:25
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 17:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 22,196
      28% off
      INR 30,982 INR 22,196
    • SYD 11:45
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 13:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 15,830
      49% off
      INR 30,982 INR 15,830
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, the best time to buy is in September, with an average price of INR 8,901. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as INR 12,831.

INR 12,831
INR 10,866
INR 8,901
INR 6,936
    Cheapest
  • INR 9,440
    Oct
  • INR 10,262
    Nov
  • INR 9,598
    Dec
  • INR 9,305
    Jan
  • INR 11,635
    Feb
  • INR 10,535
    Mar
  • INR 10,184
    Apr
  • INR 10,578
    May
  • INR 12,831
    Jun
  • INR 9,484
    Jul
  • INR 9,854
    Aug
  • INR 8,901
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of INR 25,034. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching INR 39,593.

INR 39,593
INR 32,314
INR 25,034
INR 17,755
    Cheapest
  • INR 25,953
    Oct
  • INR 25,201
    Nov
  • INR 29,206
    Dec
  • INR 25,034
    Jan
  • INR 33,686
    Feb
  • INR 27,680
    Mar
  • INR 31,470
    Apr
  • INR 29,706
    May
  • INR 39,593
    Jun
  • INR 29,747
    Jul
  • INR 28,790
    Aug
  • INR 33,283
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is Tuesday, 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.

INR 16,315
INR 15,185
INR 14,054
INR 12,924
  • INR 16,315
    Mon
  • INR 14,054
    Tue
  • INR 14,189
    Wed
  • INR 16,088
    Thu
  • INR 15,817
    Fri
  • INR 15,146
    Sat
  • INR 15,568
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from INR 7,134) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From INR 7,134
Virgin Australia
From INR 8,597
Qantas Airways
From INR 14,665

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What is the flight schedule from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Sydney to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    09:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    10:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T - T F S
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  5. VA1419

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    12:40

    SYD

    3h 15m

    14:55

    CNS

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

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

Flight distance 1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price INR 6,992
Cheapest return ticket price INR 14,253

FAQs for Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

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

    Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 2 hours 43 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:10, and the last departs at 20:15, 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 Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around INR 19,425 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 06:10 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 08:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 20:45 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 22:50.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5387 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from INR 7,134, and round-trip fares start from INR 14,253. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Nov 24; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 40 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is INR 15,987. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from INR 7,134. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 63 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Airport and Cairns 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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