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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        € 106 € 148
        28% off
        28% off
        € 148 € 106
      • SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jul 31 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        € 118 € 148
        20% off
        20% off
        € 148 € 118
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Aug 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        € 123 € 148
        17% off
        17% off
        € 148 € 123
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
        € 126
        15% off
        € 148 € 126
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
        € 126
        15% off
        € 148 € 126
      • SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        € 128
        14% off
        € 148 € 128
      • SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jul 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
        € 132
        11% off
        € 148 € 132
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        € 134
        9% off
        € 148 € 134
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Aug 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        € 134
        9% off
        € 148 € 134
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        € 134
        9% off
        € 148 € 134
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jul 11 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jul 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        € 47 € 71
        34% off
        34% off
        € 71 € 47
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        € 48 € 71
        32% off
        32% off
        € 71 € 48
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways
        € 59 € 71
        17% off
        17% off
        € 71 € 59
      • SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 21 | Jetstar Airways
        € 60
        15% off
        € 71 € 60
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Aug 23 | Jetstar Airways
        € 60
        15% off
        € 71 € 60
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 21 | Jetstar Airways
        € 61
        14% off
        € 71 € 61
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        € 62
        13% off
        € 71 € 62
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jul 17 | Jetstar Airways
        € 63
        11% off
        € 71 € 63
      • SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jul 24 | Jetstar Airways
        € 64
        10% off
        € 71 € 64
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jul 26 | Jetstar Airways
        € 64
        10% off
        € 71 € 64
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jul 11 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Sydney Airport to Cairns 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 Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sydney 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 Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport, the best time to buy is in September, with an average price of € 78. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as € 142.

€ 142
€ 110
€ 78
€ 46
    Cheapest
  • € 142
    Jul
  • € 85
    Aug
  • € 78
    Sep
  • € 82
    Oct
  • € 93
    Nov
  • € 87
    Dec
  • € 85
    Jan
  • € 106
    Feb
  • € 96
    Mar
  • € 93
    Apr
  • € 96
    May
  • € 117
    Jun

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, August is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of € 202. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching € 359.

€ 359
€ 281
€ 202
€ 124
    Cheapest
  • € 237
    Jul
  • € 202
    Aug
  • € 212
    Sep
  • € 269
    Oct
  • € 229
    Nov
  • € 265
    Dec
  • € 227
    Jan
  • € 305
    Feb
  • € 251
    Mar
  • € 285
    Apr
  • € 269
    May
  • € 359
    Jun

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sydney 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 Sydney Airport to Cairns 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.

€ 152
€ 140
€ 128
€ 116
    Cheapest
  • € 152
    Mon
  • € 129
    Tue
  • € 128
    Wed
  • € 140
    Thu
  • € 151
    Fri
  • € 136
    Sat
  • € 138
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport

See which airlines fly from Sydney to Cairns. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From € 47
Virgin Australia
From € 90
Qantas Airways
From € 142
Air Niugini
From € 392

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Flight Schedule from Sydney 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

    Sydney Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    09:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ956

    Sydney Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ958

    Sydney Airport

    16:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    19:25

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  4. JQ954

    Sydney Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price € 47
Cheapest return ticket price € 106

FAQs for Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    It takes around 3 hours 12 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Cairns Airport(cns).
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around € 109 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 163 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sydney Airport (SYD) at 06:10 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 08:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Sydney 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.

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