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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 AU$ 108 and round-trip from AU$ 245. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        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 | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 245 AU$ 336
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 336 AU$ 245
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 257 AU$ 336
        24% off
        24% off
        AU$ 336 AU$ 257
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 258 AU$ 336
        23% off
        23% off
        AU$ 336 AU$ 258
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 258
        23% off
        AU$ 336 AU$ 258
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 258
        23% off
        AU$ 336 AU$ 258
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 259
        23% off
        AU$ 336 AU$ 259
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 260
        23% off
        AU$ 336 AU$ 260
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 260
        23% off
        AU$ 336 AU$ 260
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 260
        23% off
        AU$ 336 AU$ 260
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 266
        21% off
        AU$ 336 AU$ 266
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 268
        20% off
        AU$ 336 AU$ 268
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 275
        18% off
        AU$ 336 AU$ 275
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 108 AU$ 163
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 163 AU$ 108
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 114 AU$ 163
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 163 AU$ 114
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 114 AU$ 163
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 163 AU$ 114
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 118
        28% off
        AU$ 163 AU$ 118
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 118
        28% off
        AU$ 163 AU$ 118
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 119
        27% off
        AU$ 163 AU$ 119
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 123
        25% off
        AU$ 163 AU$ 123
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 125
        23% off
        AU$ 163 AU$ 125
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 125
        23% off
        AU$ 163 AU$ 125
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 129
        21% off
        AU$ 163 AU$ 129
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 129
        21% off
        AU$ 163 AU$ 129
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 133
        18% off
        AU$ 163 AU$ 133
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Kingsford Smith 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 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 October, with an average price of AU$ 133. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 189.

AU$ 189
AU$ 161
AU$ 133
AU$ 105
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 186
    Sep
  • AU$ 133
    Oct
  • AU$ 151
    Nov
  • AU$ 142
    Dec
  • AU$ 137
    Jan
  • AU$ 172
    Feb
  • AU$ 155
    Mar
  • AU$ 150
    Apr
  • AU$ 156
    May
  • AU$ 189
    Jun
  • AU$ 140
    Jul
  • AU$ 145
    Aug

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 AU$ 369. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 583.

AU$ 583
AU$ 476
AU$ 369
AU$ 262
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 382
    Sep
  • AU$ 436
    Oct
  • AU$ 371
    Nov
  • AU$ 430
    Dec
  • AU$ 369
    Jan
  • AU$ 496
    Feb
  • AU$ 407
    Mar
  • AU$ 463
    Apr
  • AU$ 437
    May
  • AU$ 583
    Jun
  • AU$ 438
    Jul
  • AU$ 424
    Aug

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 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.

AU$ 249
AU$ 228
AU$ 207
AU$ 186
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 249
    Mon
  • AU$ 208
    Tue
  • AU$ 207
    Wed
  • AU$ 230
    Thu
  • AU$ 236
    Fri
  • AU$ 225
    Sat
  • AU$ 229
    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 AU$ 108) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 108
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 148
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 207
Air Niugini
From AU$ 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. JQ958

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    16:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    19:25

    CNS

    S - - - T - -
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  3. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    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 distance1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceAU$ 108
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 245

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 52 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 19:15, with about 44 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 AU$ 343 in September, 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.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 51 minutes, and around 48 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 AU$ 226. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 33 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. 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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