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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$ 124 and round-trip from AU$ 251. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      SYD 11:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 124 AU$ 169
      27% off
      27% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 124
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126 AU$ 169
      25% off
      25% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 126
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126 AU$ 235
      46% off
      46% off
      AU$ 235 AU$ 126
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126
      46% off
      AU$ 235 AU$ 126
    • SYD 14:40
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 16:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 129
      24% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 129
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 134
      21% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 134
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 134
      43% off
      AU$ 235 AU$ 134
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 137
      19% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 137
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 137
      19% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 137
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 251 AU$ 310
      19% off
      19% off
      AU$ 310 AU$ 251
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 252 AU$ 310
      19% off
      19% off
      AU$ 310 AU$ 252
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 252 AU$ 310
      19% off
      19% off
      AU$ 310 AU$ 252
    • SYD 11:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 252
      19% off
      AU$ 310 AU$ 252
    • SYD 11:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 252
      19% off
      AU$ 310 AU$ 252
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 254
      18% off
      AU$ 310 AU$ 254
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 255
      18% off
      AU$ 310 AU$ 255
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 255
      18% off
      AU$ 310 AU$ 255
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 257
      17% off
      AU$ 310 AU$ 257
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 11:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 124 AU$ 169
      27% off
      27% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 124
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126 AU$ 169
      25% off
      25% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 126
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126 AU$ 235
      46% off
      46% off
      AU$ 235 AU$ 126
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126
      46% off
      AU$ 235 AU$ 126
    • SYD 14:40
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 16:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 129
      24% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 129
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 134
      21% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 134
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 134
      43% off
      AU$ 235 AU$ 134
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 137
      19% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 137
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 137
      19% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 137
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 11:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 124 AU$ 530
      77% off
      77% off
      AU$ 530 AU$ 124
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126 AU$ 530
      76% off
      76% off
      AU$ 530 AU$ 126
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126 AU$ 530
      76% off
      76% off
      AU$ 530 AU$ 126
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126
      76% off
      AU$ 530 AU$ 126
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 134
      75% off
      AU$ 530 AU$ 134
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 134
      75% off
      AU$ 530 AU$ 134
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 137
      74% off
      AU$ 530 AU$ 137
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 139
      74% off
      AU$ 530 AU$ 139
    • SYD 08:10
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 10:15
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 139
      74% off
      AU$ 530 AU$ 139
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 267 AU$ 1,646
      84% off
      84% off
      AU$ 1,646 AU$ 267
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 275 AU$ 1,646
      83% off
      83% off
      AU$ 1,646 AU$ 275
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 310 AU$ 1,646
      81% off
      81% off
      AU$ 1,646 AU$ 310
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 358
      78% off
      AU$ 1,646 AU$ 358
    • SYD 12:50
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 14:55
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 387
      76% off
      AU$ 1,646 AU$ 387
    • SYD 14:40
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 16:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 388
      76% off
      AU$ 1,646 AU$ 388
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 392
      76% off
      AU$ 1,646 AU$ 392
    • SYD 14:40
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 16:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 401
      76% off
      AU$ 1,646 AU$ 401
    • SYD 08:10
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 10:15
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 423
      74% off
      AU$ 1,646 AU$ 423
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126 AU$ 169
      25% off
      25% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 126
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 134 AU$ 169
      21% off
      21% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 134
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 134 AU$ 235
      43% off
      43% off
      AU$ 235 AU$ 134
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 137
      19% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 137
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 137
      19% off
      AU$ 169 AU$ 137
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 246
      84% off
      AU$ 1,522 AU$ 246
    • SYD 15:25
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 17:25
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 250
      84% off
      AU$ 1,522 AU$ 250
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 283
      81% off
      AU$ 1,522 AU$ 283
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 349
      77% off
      AU$ 1,522 AU$ 349
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | 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 AU$ 135. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 194.

AU$ 194
AU$ 165
AU$ 135
AU$ 106
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 156
    Nov
  • AU$ 145
    Dec
  • AU$ 141
    Jan
  • AU$ 176
    Feb
  • AU$ 159
    Mar
  • AU$ 154
    Apr
  • AU$ 160
    May
  • AU$ 194
    Jun
  • AU$ 143
    Jul
  • AU$ 149
    Aug
  • AU$ 135
    Sep
  • AU$ 151
    Oct

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$ 378. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 597.

AU$ 597
AU$ 488
AU$ 378
AU$ 269
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 383
    Nov
  • AU$ 440
    Dec
  • AU$ 378
    Jan
  • AU$ 508
    Feb
  • AU$ 417
    Mar
  • AU$ 475
    Apr
  • AU$ 448
    May
  • AU$ 597
    Jun
  • AU$ 449
    Jul
  • AU$ 434
    Aug
  • AU$ 502
    Sep
  • AU$ 507
    Oct

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.

AU$ 249
AU$ 231
AU$ 213
AU$ 195
  • AU$ 249
    Mon
  • AU$ 213
    Tue
  • AU$ 215
    Wed
  • AU$ 245
    Thu
  • AU$ 238
    Fri
  • AU$ 231
    Sat
  • AU$ 241
    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$ 124) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 124
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 129
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 159
Air Niugini
From AU$ 728

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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. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    10:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  4. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    CNS

    S - - - - - -
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  5. VA1421

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    14:40

    SYD

    3h 5m

    16:45

    CNS

    - - - W T - S
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  6. VA1413

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:10

    SYD

    3h 15m

    11:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  7. 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 AU$ 124
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 251

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 40 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 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 AU$ 324 in November, 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 AU$ 124, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 251. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Dec 4; 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 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is AU$ 266. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from AU$ 124. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 54 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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