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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        £115 £137
        16% off
        16% off
        £137 £115
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 4 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        £119 £137
        13% off
        13% off
        £137 £119
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 5 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        £119 £137
        13% off
        13% off
        £137 £119
      • CNS 10:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 13:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        £119
        13% off
        £137 £119
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        £120
        12% off
        £137 £120
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        £120
        12% off
        £137 £120
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        £122
        11% off
        £137 £122
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 12 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        £122
        11% off
        £137 £122
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, May 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        £123
        10% off
        £137 £123
      • CNS 16:35
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 19:30
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 19 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 08:10
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 11:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 24 | Virgin Australia
        £123
        10% off
        £137 £123
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD Invalid Date
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Apr 28 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Apr 30 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        £57 £68
        16% off
        16% off
        £68 £57
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        £58 £68
        15% off
        15% off
        £68 £58
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        £58 £68
        15% off
        15% off
        £68 £58
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 11 | Virgin Australia
        £59
        13% off
        £68 £59
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, May 6 | Jetstar Airways
        £60
        12% off
        £68 £60
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        £60
        12% off
        £68 £60
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        £60
        12% off
        £68 £60
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        £60
        12% off
        £68 £60
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        £60
        12% off
        £68 £60
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
        £61
        10% off
        £68 £61
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD Invalid Date
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Apr 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Sydney 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 Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport are usually in September, with an average price of £65. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach £156.

£156
£111
£65
£20
    Cheapest
  • £156
    Apr
  • £73
    May
  • £68
    Jun
  • £84
    Jul
  • £77
    Aug
  • £65
    Sep
  • £75
    Oct
  • £87
    Nov
  • £71
    Dec
  • £68
    Jan
  • £82
    Feb
  • £74
    Mar

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Sydney 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 departure day from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

£122
£110
£98
£86
    Cheapest
  • £118
    Mon
  • £107
    Tue
  • £98
    Wed
  • £105
    Thu
  • £122
    Fri
  • £111
    Sat
  • £117
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport

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

Jetstar Airways
From £57
Virgin Australia
From £59
Qantas Airways
From £98
Air Niugini
From £339

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Flight Schedule from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    18:05

    CNS

    3h

    22:05

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA1428

    Cairns Airport

    19:15

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:10

    SYD

    S - - W T - S
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Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport Flights Info

Flight distance1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price£57
Cheapest return ticket price£115

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    It takes around 2 hours 55 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Sydney Airport(syd).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
  • Tickets cost around £94 in June, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £124 in April, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Sydney Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Sydney Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 7512 flights per month.

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