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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.

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Flight Schedule from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport

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Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceAU$ 104
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 187

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 5 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Cairns Airport(cns).
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around AU$ 167 in March, 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 AU$ 381 in December, 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.