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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,701,600 IDR 3,958,500
        32% off
        32% off
        IDR 3,958,500 IDR 2,701,600
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,722,800 IDR 3,958,500
        31% off
        31% off
        IDR 3,958,500 IDR 2,722,800
      • SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,744,000 IDR 3,958,500
        31% off
        31% off
        IDR 3,958,500 IDR 2,744,000
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,744,000
        31% off
        IDR 3,958,500 IDR 2,744,000
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,744,000
        31% off
        IDR 3,958,500 IDR 2,744,000
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,744,000
        31% off
        IDR 3,958,500 IDR 2,744,000
      • SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,744,000
        31% off
        IDR 3,958,500 IDR 2,744,000
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,744,000
        31% off
        IDR 3,958,500 IDR 2,744,000
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,770,500
        30% off
        IDR 3,958,500 IDR 2,770,500
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,850,100
        28% off
        IDR 3,958,500 IDR 2,850,100
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jul 29 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,301,800 IDR 1,859,600
        30% off
        30% off
        IDR 1,859,600 IDR 1,301,800
      • SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,301,800 IDR 1,859,600
        30% off
        30% off
        IDR 1,859,600 IDR 1,301,800
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,301,800 IDR 1,859,600
        30% off
        30% off
        IDR 1,859,600 IDR 1,301,800
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,301,800
        30% off
        IDR 1,859,600 IDR 1,301,800
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,301,800
        30% off
        IDR 1,859,600 IDR 1,301,800
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,301,800
        30% off
        IDR 1,859,600 IDR 1,301,800
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,301,800
        30% off
        IDR 1,859,600 IDR 1,301,800
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,301,800
        30% off
        IDR 1,859,600 IDR 1,301,800
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,333,600
        28% off
        IDR 1,859,600 IDR 1,333,600
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,338,900
        28% off
        IDR 1,859,600 IDR 1,338,900
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Normal Airline
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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 IDR 1,602,500. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as IDR 2,393,900.

IDR 2,393,900
IDR 1,998,200
IDR 1,602,500
IDR 1,206,800
    Cheapest
  • IDR 2,057,100
    Jul
  • IDR 1,732,400
    Aug
  • IDR 1,602,500
    Sep
  • IDR 1,679,900
    Oct
  • IDR 1,914,700
    Nov
  • IDR 1,790,700
    Dec
  • IDR 1,736,100
    Jan
  • IDR 2,170,900
    Feb
  • IDR 1,965,600
    Mar
  • IDR 1,900,000
    Apr
  • IDR 1,973,600
    May
  • IDR 2,393,900
    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 IDR 4,149,900. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching IDR 7,387,100.

IDR 7,387,100
IDR 5,768,500
IDR 4,149,900
IDR 2,531,300
    Cheapest
  • IDR 4,554,800
    Jul
  • IDR 4,149,900
    Aug
  • IDR 4,358,000
    Sep
  • IDR 5,530,500
    Oct
  • IDR 4,702,000
    Nov
  • IDR 5,449,100
    Dec
  • IDR 4,670,700
    Jan
  • IDR 6,285,000
    Feb
  • IDR 5,164,500
    Mar
  • IDR 5,871,500
    Apr
  • IDR 5,542,400
    May
  • IDR 7,387,100
    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.

IDR 3,108,000
IDR 2,854,400
IDR 2,600,800
IDR 2,347,200
    Cheapest
  • IDR 3,108,000
    Mon
  • IDR 2,631,800
    Tue
  • IDR 2,600,800
    Wed
  • IDR 2,880,000
    Thu
  • IDR 3,057,700
    Fri
  • IDR 2,786,500
    Sat
  • IDR 2,841,000
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport

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Jetstar Airways
From IDR 1,301,800
Virgin Australia
From IDR 1,643,800
Qantas Airways
From IDR 2,693,700
Air New Zealand
From IDR 14,019,500

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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. JQ954

    Sydney Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ956

    Sydney Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    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 IDR 1,301,800
Cheapest return ticket price IDR 2,701,600

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 IDR 2,391,400 in September, 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 IDR 2,714,900 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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